Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS) vs Sony Xperia E (C1504)

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

1/25/2016 7:43 AM, updated: 11/3/2021 11:26 AM

Compare Sony Xperia E X Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Xperia E (C1504) Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)

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!

30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)51% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 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	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels13 times Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+424 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+5.2"49% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 13MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh90% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1530 mAh
+10W100% 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.	vs	5W
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+116 grams (4.06 ounces)34% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

17 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Xperia E (C1504)
Other model names	Galaxy A5 Duos SM-A510M/Dual-Sim, Galaxy A5-6	Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS
Country or region available	Brazil, Chile	USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	1/8/2016	1/1/2013
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)	61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	C1505 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1504 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1530 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	6.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
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	Not 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, Pink, White • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M/DS)	Sony Xperia E (C1504)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)	feature not registered