Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N) vs Sony Xperia U (ST25a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A80 vs Sony Xperia U phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2021 5:05 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Sony Xperia U X Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia U (ST25a) Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)

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28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (108GB available)26 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)29% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 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 LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+393 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	280 PPI
+6.7"91% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP182 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh180% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1320 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
220 grams (7.7 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)100% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

20 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Xperia U (ST25a)
Other model names	Galaxy A80 SM-A805N Single-SIM	Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat
Country or region available	South Korea	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019	5/7/2012
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)	54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in)
Weight	220 grams (7.7 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	280 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	One UI 3.1	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/75 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat11 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Front camera (secondary)	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA600
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	1320 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	30 hours (1.3 days)	5.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	472 hours (19.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White	• Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805N)	Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.656W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.62W/kg (head)