Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) vs Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A2 Core vs Sony Xperia XZ3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
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14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Model | Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Xperia XZ3 (H9436) |
Other model names | Galaxy A2 Core SM-A260F Single-Sim | Sony Xperia XZ3 6GB RAM H9436, Sony Akatsuki |
Country or region available | Angola, Mozambique, Turkey | Taiwan |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 4/1/2019 | 10/5/2018 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71 x 141.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in) | 73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in) |
Weight | 142 grams (4.97 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Display type | TFT PLS | P-OLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 1440x2880 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 220 PPI | 537 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz 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 controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (50GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 1200/200 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Dual-Band 900/1800 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 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 | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, Gold • Android Go edition | • Colors: Black, Silver, Green, Red • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Power delivery • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260F) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.527W/kg (head), 1.093W/kg (body) | feature not registered |