Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2018 5:37 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core110% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
282 PPI	vs	+401 PPI42% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 23MP79% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+3430 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

23 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
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Model	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Other model names	Galaxy J5 SM-J510GN/Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Single-Sim G3426, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore	Poland, Russia, Taiwan, Ukraine
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	5/1/2016	9/21/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	159 grams (5.57 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	282 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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 only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	21 hours	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J510GN/DS)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3421)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.453W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered