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Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Sony Xperia SP (3G)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia SP X Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 26Points
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A Quantum

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!

Galaxy A Quantum} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Xperia SP (3G)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (3G)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (106GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.88GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)23%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+393 PPI23%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs319 PPI
+6.7"46%
Larger screen
vs4.6"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP103 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh90%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2370 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+155 grams (5.43 ounces)19%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

24 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
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ModelGalaxy A QuantumXperia SP (3G)
Other model namesGalaxy A Quantum 5G (SM-A716S), 갤럭시 A 퀀텀Sony Xperia SP C5302, M35h, Sony HuaShan
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date5/22/2020, Announced: 5/14/20204/1/2013
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusTFT LCD
Screen size6.7" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)393 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/200 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm
5MP depth f/2.2
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blue• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A QuantumSony Xperia SP (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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