Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) vs Sony Xperia XZs (G8231)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Sony Xperia XZs phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
32
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS)
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25 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Model | Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Xperia XZs (G8231) |
Other model names | Galaxy A70 SM-A705GM/Dual-Sim NFC | Sony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS |
Country or region available | India | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 4/26/2019 | 4/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.7 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 167750 (v7) Geekbench: 6584 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (20GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
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 | 600/50 Mbps | 450/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12/6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
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 |
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 A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123° 5MP depth f/2.2 | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (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 A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | 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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
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, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 17.8 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 610 hours (25.4 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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, Blue, Coral • One UI 3.1 • Infinity U display • Glasstic back panel | • Colors: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Sony Exmor RS camera • 720p@960fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A70 (SM-A705GM/DS) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.475W/kg (body) | feature not registered |