Sony Xperia V (LT25i) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia V vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/8/2015 9:13 PM, updated: 3/22/2020 1:03 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X Sony Xperia V (LT25i) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS) Compare Sony Xperia V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/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!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	vs	15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
+8GB (5GB available)25% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+342 PPI16% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)35% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia V LT25, Sony LT25i, Sony Tsubasa	Galaxy J5 (4G) SM-J500F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Hong Kong, India
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	11/26/2012	7/1/2015
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)	71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 800/850/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA800	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	17 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Reality Display • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi Direct • Java framework	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia V (LT25i)	Galaxy J5 (SM-J500F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.86W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)	0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head)	0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)