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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs Sony Ericsson W380c

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Ericsson W380 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson W380 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) 34Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
1.9"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP
N/A
930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)

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 A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB) vs W380c} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson W380c
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core27 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs125MHz 32bit Single-core
+64GB (52GB available)3802 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs14MB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)103%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x1920 pixels53 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x220 pixels
+424 PPI186%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs148 PPI
+5.2"174%
Larger screen
vs1.9"
+(back) 16MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps1270 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall effect, Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted), ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+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
vsproprietary audio output
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)57%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

5 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM / FM (RDS)
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-SimSony Ericsson W380, Sony W380c
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date1/13/20173/1/2008
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)49 x 92 millimeters (1.93 x 3.62 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches1.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)176x220 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 125MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
RAM memory3GB LPDDR4feature not registered
Internal storage64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
14MB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-39
Battery capacity3000 mAh930 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
โ€ข Gorilla Glass on the back
โ€ข Samsung Grace UX
โ€ข Colors: Purple, Gray, Black Champagne, Black Orange
โ€ข Memory Stick M2 512MB included
โ€ข Walkman player
โ€ข TrackID music recognition
โ€ข Access NetFront 3.3 Browser
โ€ข Second external OLED mono display 128x36 pixels
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS 64GB)Sony Ericsson W380c
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)0.65W/kg (head)
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