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Sony Xperia XA (F3115) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X Sony Xperia XA (F3115) 14Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) Compare Sony Xperia XA X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA (F3115)

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Xperia XA (F3115)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (F3115) vs Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR2
+16GB (8.2GB available)105%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+2600 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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.

23 Common items in both devices
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
16 million
720x1280 pixels
294 PPI
5"
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
+16 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
ModelXperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA TD-LTE F3115, Sony Tuba SSGalaxy J5 (3G) SM-J500H/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015
Country or region available(Global, International)ChinaHong Kong
(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
PhilippinesRussiaUkraine
Philippines, Russia, Ukraine
BrandSonySamsung
Release date5/1/20167/1/2015
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T860 MP2 700MhzQualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (8.2GB available)8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours17 hours
Standby603 hours (25.1 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข PDAF main camera
โ€ข Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera
โ€ข Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera
โ€ข BRAVIA engine 2 display
โ€ข ClearAudio+
โ€ข PS4 integration
โ€ข Colors: White, Black, Gold
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข ANT+ support

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA (F3115)Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.57W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.47W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body)
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