Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS) vs Sony Xperia 10 IV

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Sony Xperia 10 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/16/2022 8:06 AM, updated: 9/23/2023 10:06 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 10 IV X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Sony Xperia 10 IV Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 10 IV

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	vs	26 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 IV
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.0	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels31% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+457 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6"15% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 8MP + 8MP119% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh72% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10W	vs	+21W110% 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 a/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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

60Hz

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
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Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Xperia 10 IV
Other model names	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A510F/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	Sony Xperia 10 IV XQCC54C0B.EEAC
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	1/8/2016	6/13/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)	67 x 153 millimeters (2.64 x 6.02 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	457 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR8 Triluminos
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 396008 (v9) Geekbench: 1908 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40)	LTE Cat15 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	America version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/4.4"PDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm1/4"
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)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	21W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
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, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back	• Colors: Black, White, Mint, Lavender • PS5 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F/DS)	Sony Xperia 10 IV
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body)	feature not registered