Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia X8
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 1,200 mAh | 1,200 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Screen size | 3.14 in | 3 in |
| Main camera | 15 MP | 15 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 105 g | 104 g |
| Released | Feb 2011 | Sep 2010 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) is ahead on our rating, storage (max), screen size. Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Type | TFT, 256K colors | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 3.14 inches, 28.9 cm2 (~47.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 3.0 inches |
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, QVGA (~127 ppi density) | 320 x 480 pixels, HVGA (approx. 192 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Scratch-resistant surface |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), TouchWiz UI 3 | Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.1 (Eclair) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 | Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon S1 |
| CPU | 600 MHz ARMv6 | 600 MHz ARMv6 |
| GPU | Adreno 200 | Adreno 200 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB (2GB card included in some markets) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included, up to 16GB |
| Internal | 160MB storage, 384MB RAM (279 MB RAM available) | 128 MB storage, 168 MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Single | 3.15 MP, fixed focus | 3.15 MP, fixed focus |
| Features | Geo-tagging | Geo-tagging |
| Video | 320p@15fps | VGA@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Single | No | No |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Removable Li-Po |
| Capacity | 1200 mAh | 1200 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 9 h 36 min (2G) / 6 h 22 min (3G) | — |
| Stand-by | Up to 570 h (2G) / 444 h (3G) | — |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 110.4 x 60.8 x 12.1 mm (4.35 x 2.39 x 0.48 in) | 99 x 54 x 15 mm (3.90 x 2.13 x 0.59 in) |
| Weight | 105 g (3.70 oz) | 104 g (3.67 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | — |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) | Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 |
|---|
| Announced | 2011, January | 2010, June |
| Status | Released 2011, February | — |
| Released | — | 2010, September |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) or Sony Ericsson Xperia X8?
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 — 105 g for the Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) versus 104 g for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) or Sony Ericsson Xperia X8?
Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) — Feb 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) versus Sep 2010 for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) or the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Mini (GT-S5570) 6/10 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 5/10.
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