Samsung Galaxy S Advance and Sony Xperia Sola are two mid-end Android smartphone. Which one would you choose?
Both Samsung Galaxy S Advance and Sony Xperia Sola use Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. For performance, both are powered by 1GHz dual core processor and Mali 400 GPU. Samsung Galaxy S Advance is also equipped with 768MB RAM, while Sony Xperia Sola comes with 512MB RAM. Both also possess 8GB internal memory plus microSD slot up to 32GB.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance has larger touch screen than Sony Xperia Sola. Samsung Galaxy S Advance uses 4.0 inches Super AMOLED touch screen with 480 x 800 pixels resolution (233ppi) and coated with Corning Gorilla Glass. While Sony Xperia Sola uses 3.7 inches touch screen with 480 x 854 pixels resolution (265ppi), it is also armored with Sony Mobile BRAVIA technology and Floating touch which allows users to navigate without touching the screen.
Both smartphones are equipped with powerful 5 MP camera which has the ability to record 720p HD video. Samsung Galaxy S Advance is also equipped with 1.3 MP front camera, while Sony Xperia Sola is not equipped with front camera.
Both Samsung Galaxy S Advance and Sony Xperia Sola are equipped with connectivity features like HSDPA 14.4 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps network, Wi-Fi with DLNA and Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, and microUSB port. For power, Samsung Galaxy S Advance is equipped with 1500mAh battery capacity, while Sony Xperia Sola comes with 1320mAh battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance comes with better specs, but has higher price tag. But if you want a smartphone with lower price to try Floating touch plus you can choose Sony Xperia Sola.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance and Sony Xperia Sola Specifications Comparison
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S Advance | Sony Xperia sola |
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| *PICTURE* | ||
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| *BASIC INFORMATION* | ||
| Released | January 31, 2012 (1st Quarter) | June 01, 2012 (2nd Quarter) |
| Network Technology | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| *BODY* | ||
| Dimensions (mm) | 123.2 x 63 x 9.7 | 116 x 59 x 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 107 |
| Colours choice | Black, White | Black, White, Red |
| QWERTY Keypad | No | No |
| *PROCESSOR/ MEMORY* | ||
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1 GHz |
| Internal Storage | 8/16 GB storage, 768 MB RAM, 2 GB ROM | 8 GB (5GB user accessible) |
| RAM | 768 MB | 512 MB |
| External Memory | microSD (up to 32GB) | microSD |
| GPU | - | - |
| Chipset | - | NovaThor U8500 |
| *SOFTWARE* | ||
| Platform / OS | Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) | Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Java (J2ME) | via Java MIDP emulator | via Java MIDP emulator |
| Others Software | Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration,Image/video editor | SNS integration,Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk |
| *DISPLAY* | ||
| Design | Candybar | Candybar |
| Screen Size & Resolution | 4.0 inches,480 x 800 pixels (~233 ppi pixel density) | 3.7 inches , 480 x 854 pixels |
| Screen Color | Super AMOLED, 16M colors | TFT touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Multi Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| *SOUND* | ||
| Alert | MP3, Vibration, WAV | MP3, Vibration |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Feature | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player | - |
| *CAMERA* | ||
| Type/Capacity | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
| Max. Resolution | 2592 x 1944 | 2592 x 1944 |
| Secondary Camera | Yes, 1.3MP | No |
| Video Recording | - | - |
| Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | autofocus, LED flash,Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection | autofocus, LED flash,Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, image stabilization |
| *CONNECTIVITY* | ||
| HSDPA | HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps | HSDPA, HSUPA |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| GPRS | Class 12 | Yes |
| EDGE | Class 12 | Yes |
| WiFi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| NFC Support | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, HS | Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR |
| USB Port | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| *ENTERTAINMENT* | ||
| TV Receiver | No | No |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Entertainment Others | - | - |
| *BATTERY* | ||
| Battery Type/ Capacity | Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Li-Ion 1320 mAh |
| TalkTime | Up to 15 h (2G) / Up to 7 h 20 min (3G) | Up to 6 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) |
| Stand-by | Up to 570 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G) | Up to 470 h (2G) / Up to 475 h (3G) |
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