Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy C8 vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 10:04 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 11:25 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XA Ultra X Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216) Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

21.5
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 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!

14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)29% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2700 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP	vs	+(back) 21.5MP21% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash on both cameras

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) 16MP

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Other model names	盖乐世 C8 4GB RAM + 64GB, SM-C7100ZKGCHC	Sony Xperia XA Ultra F3216 Dual-Sim, Sony Ukulele DS
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	9/1/2017	7/24/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)	79 x 164 millimeters (3.11 x 6.46 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio P25 (MT6757T) (16nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9	21.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5352x4016 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	12 hours
Standby	feature not registered	708 hours (29.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
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: Black, Gold, Pink	• Colors: White, Black, Lime Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Exmor RS IMX-230 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera • Tela BRAVIA engine 2 • Clear Audio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA Ultra (Dual F3216)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.27W/kg (head), 0.37W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.43W/kg (body)