Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB) vs Sonim XP8

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A02 vs Sonim XP8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/12/2021 4:35 PM, updated: 12/12/2021 6:22 PM

Compare Sonim XP8 X Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Sonim XP8 Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sonim XP8

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	vs	20 Advantages Sonim XP8
+206 grams (7.21 ounces)63% Lighter	vs	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)98% Thinner	vs	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
+6.5"30% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP23% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4900 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)90% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (45GB available)105% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT PLS	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels80% Higher resolution screen
270 PPI	vs	+441 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
10W	vs	+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
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.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68/IP69K certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
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Model	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Other model names	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M/Dual-SIM (32GB + 2GB RAM)	Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Chile, Paraguay	(Global, International), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sonim
Release date	1/27/2021	5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)	79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	335 grams (11.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	270 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
System version	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	600/150 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Sensors	Accelerometer Face unlock Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4900 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	720 hours (30 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)	• Colors: Black
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 32GB)	Sonim XP8
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered