Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3430
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F)
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30 Common items in both devices |
32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (22GB available) |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
+23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Model | Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus G3426 Dual-Sim, Sony SM11L | Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F (Single-Sim) |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Japan | (Europe) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/21/2017 | 1/13/2017 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in) | 71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 157 grams (5.5 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 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, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
๐ท Camera | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5520x4144 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 23mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + 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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3430 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 22 hours | 16 hours |
Standby | 781 hours (32.5 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
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, Gold, Pink, Blue โข USB OTG On-The-Go โข Aluminum frame โข LED notification โข Fast battery charging โข Pump Express+ 2.0 โข Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera โข Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera โข WiFi Miracast | โข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink โข Gorilla Glass on the back โข Samsung Grace UX |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) | Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) |