Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia S vs Samsung Galaxy S24 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/13/2024 12:22 PM, updated: 3/18/2024 6:56 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 X Sony Xperia S (LT26i) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB) Compare Sony Xperia S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	vs	30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+3.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+512GB (478GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)39% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+416 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.2"44% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 12MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps237 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh129% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
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Model	Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi	Galaxy S24 (Snapdragon) SM-S9210
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	2/1/2012	1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)	70.6 x 147 millimeters (2.78 x 5.79 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	416 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	2600nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220	Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1221951 (v9), 1697143 (v10) Geekbench: 5833 (v5), 6747 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	512GB (478GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/240fps HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	8.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Silver • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Use your phone as a remote control for Sony TV • Java framework	• Colors: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue • Samsung DeX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia S (LT26i)	Galaxy S24 (SM-S9210 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.3W/kg (head)	feature not registered