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Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2a vs Samsung Google Nexus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) 22Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)

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!

Xperia Z2a (D6563)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 3 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)2%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 20.7MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs4G WiMAX
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)24%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 0.3MP
+13 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 Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
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ModelXperia Z2a (D6563)Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony CanopusSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date7/1/20145/8/2011
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v332bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy19 hours6 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)428 hours (17.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Turquoise
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• Sony Clear Audio+
• 3D Surround Sound
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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