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Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB) vs Sony Xperia ZQ

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime vs Sony Xperia ZQ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZQ X Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB) 14Points
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZQ

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 J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB) vs Xperia ZQ} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia ZQ
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2600 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2370 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.5GB LPDDR3vs+2GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
160 grams (5.6 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)6%
Lighter
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+441 PPI100%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
5"
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
4G LTE
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
 
ModelGalaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Xperia ZQ
Other model namesGalaxy J2 Prime Duos TV G532MT (Dual-sim) 16GBSony Xperia ZQ C6503, Sony Xperia ZL (Brazil), Sony Odin
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungSony
Release date11/1/20164/1/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)LTE 2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours10 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink
• Samsung Grace UX
• 3.5mm TV antenna
• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J2 Prime (TV SM-G532MT 16GB)Sony Xperia ZQ
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)feature not registered
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