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Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A11 vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB) 10Points
6.4"
PLS

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) Compare Samsung Galaxy A11 X
5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)

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 A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB) vs Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
+177 grams (6.2 ounces)33%
Lighter
vs236 grams (8.26 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)49%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+6.4"10%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3540 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)vs+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core34%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+6GB LPDDR42 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)138%
More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT PLSvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1560 pixelsvs+2160x3840 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+760 PPI184%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MPvs+(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP58%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
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 supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/1.8 (aperture)
+15 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

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
ModelGalaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Other model namesGalaxy A11 SM-A115F/Dual-Sim (32GB + 2GB RAM)KDDI Corporation Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Japan
Japan
BrandSamsungSony
Release date5/1/2020, Announced: 3/13/20207/30/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)76.3 x 161.4 millimeters (3 x 6.35 in)80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)236 grams (8.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)2160x3840 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI760 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (SDM450) (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 506 (600MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR36GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,13,17,18,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide f/2.2115°
2MP depth f/2.4
(dual camera)
19.2 megapixels
12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3540 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red• Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver
• HDR10 display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A11 (SM-A115F/DS 32GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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