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Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008) vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 vs Sony Xperia Z Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z Ultra X Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008) 10Points
5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 X
6.4"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)

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 J5 (SM-J5008)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008) vs Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)42%
Lighter
vs212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP143%
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
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core51%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)31%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+344 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+6.4"28%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3050 mAh17%
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
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
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
16GB (11GB available)
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 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 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
ModelGalaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 Duos (4G) SM-J5008, Galaxy J5 2015Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6833, Xperia Z Ultra C6806, Sony Togari
Country or region availableChina
China
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSony
Release date6/1/20157/30/2013
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 142 millimeters (2.87 x 5.59 in)92.2 x 179.4 millimeters (3.63 x 7.06 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI344 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE C6806: 700/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 - C6833: 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours16 hours
Standbyfeature not registered820 hours (34.2 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White, Black, Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• ANT+ support
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• X-Reality triluminos display
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Panorama photo
• 3D Surround Sound
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 (SM-J5008)Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.4W/kg (head), 0.285W/kg (body)feature not registered
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