Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) vs Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) and the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Price | $6,422 | $50 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 3.2 in | 3.2 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 15 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 114 g | 124 g |
| Released | Jun 2009 | Nov 2009 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) is ahead on our rating, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen |
| Size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches, 30.5 cm2 (~46.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA) | 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA), 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~180 ppi | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~47.0% | — |
| Colors | — | 16M colors |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| OS | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 1.6 (Donut) | Android 1.5 (Cupcake), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7200A | Samsung S3C6410 |
| CPU | 528 MHz ARM 11 | 800 MHz |
| GPU | Adreno 130 | FIMG 3DSE |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 16GB (some sources say 32GB) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32 GB |
| Internal | 8GB storage, 128MB RAM (some sources say 192MB RAM) | 180MB user available (256 MB RAM, 512 MB flash) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, autofocus | 3.15 MP (or 3.2 MP), AF |
| Features | LED flash, geo-tagging | Autofocus |
| Video | Yes | CIF@15fps (352x288 pixels at 15 fps) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Single | No | No |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 650 h (2G) / 580 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 11 h 30 min (2G) / 6 h 50 min (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 115 x 56 x 11.9 mm | 115 x 57 x 13.2 mm (4.53 x 2.24 x 0.52 in) |
| Weight | 114 g | 124 g (4.37 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP (some sources say 2.1 EDR) | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS (A-GPS support) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) | Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) |
|---|
| Announced | April 2009 | 2009, September |
| Release Date | June 29, 2009 | — |
| Status | Discontinued (around 2010) | Discontinued |
| Released | — | 2009, November |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) or Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700)?
Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) — 114 g for the Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) versus 124 g for the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700).
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) or Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700)?
Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) — Jun 2009 for the Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) versus Nov 2009 for the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700).
Is the Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) or the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy (GT-I7500) 4/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Spica (GT-I5700) 6/10.
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