Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) vs Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
23
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS)
The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!
25 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
16 million |
720x1280 pixels |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Model | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) |
Other model names | Galaxy J5 SM-J530F/Dual-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM) | Sony Xperia XA1 Dual-Sim G3116, Sony Hinoki DS |
Country or region available | South Africa, (Latin America), Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Morocco | (Global, International), Brazil, Hong Kong |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 6/1/2017 | 4/1/2017 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in) | 67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in) |
Weight | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 282 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 10GB eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (24GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) | LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 23 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5520x4144 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12ยตm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 466 hours (19.4 days) |
โ Other features | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold โข 2.5D screen glass (curved) โข Dual Messenger โข ANT+ support | โข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Fast battery charging โข Pump Express+ 2.0 โข Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera โข Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F/DS) | Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body) | feature not registered |