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Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) vs Sony Ericsson M600

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Ericsson M600 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson M600 X Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) 29Points
5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.6"
TFT

240x320

N/A
64MB
RAM

Single-core

900
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)

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-A520W)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W) vs M600} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson M600
+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core17 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs208MHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR447 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+32GB (22GB available)374 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (60MB available)
+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)90%
Thinner
vs15 millimeters (0.59 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 pixels26 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+424 PPI175%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs154 PPI
+5.2"100%
Larger screen
vs2.6"
+(back) 16MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps780 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+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
vs900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
+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+112 grams (3.92 ounces)40%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

3 Common items in both devices
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
 
ModelGalaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
Other model namesGalaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520W (Single-Sim)Sony Ericsson M600i, Sony Ericsson M600c, SE Lily
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date1/13/20172/6/2006
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)54 x 107 millimeters (2.13 x 4.21 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)112 grams (3.92 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

📲 Display

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches2.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~36.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI154 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowSymbian 9.1 S60 3rd Edition
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 Oreofeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)32bit: Philips Nexperia PNX4008
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 208MHz ARM926EJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP3feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
RAM memory3GB LPDDR464MB SDRAM
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128MB (60MB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps0.384 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-ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixelsNot supported
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
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 size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV3GP
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
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 supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-33
Battery capacity3000 mAh900 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered340 hours (14.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5feature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink
• Gorilla Glass on the back
• Samsung Grace UX
• Colors: Granite Black, Crystal White
• 64MB Memory Stick included
• Docking station
• Symbian UIQ 3.0
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF
• Opera 8 Browser
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520W)Sony Ericsson M600
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.88W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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