Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Fascinate 4G vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2018 5:39 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 8:30 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) Compare Samsung Fascinate 4G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
+121 grams (4.24 ounces)56% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+4GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (500MB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)48 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 23MP4 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1650 mAh	vs	+3430 mAh108% 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.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	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	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Other model names	Telus Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate 4G SGH-T959P	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus G3426 Dual-Sim, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Japan
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	5/13/2010	9/21/2017
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	121 grams (4.24 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (500MB available)	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	feature not registered	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	22 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • Touch focus • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Fascinate 4G (SGH-T959P)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered