Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
32mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
2160x3840
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3230
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
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26 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4 |
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
60Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Model | Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DS | NTT DoCoMo Xperia XZ Premium, Sony Maple SS |
Country or region available | (Latin America) | Japan |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 12/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019 | 6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in) | 77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in) |
Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 2160x3840 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 405 PPI | 801 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Always-On Display | HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 113051 (v7), 175363 (v8) Geekbench: 5401 (v4.4), 1294 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) VoLTE | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephoto f/2.440mm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3230 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
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: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink | • Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body) | feature not registered |