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Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) 29Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)

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 Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)} 29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S) vs Xperia Play (4G)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
+2.75GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR515 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (109GB available)278 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (400MB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)95%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x2340 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+390 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+6.6"65%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP12 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
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 32MP103 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
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
213 grams (7.46 ounces)vs+179 grams (6.27 ounces)19%
Lighter
Virtual proximity sensorvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
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ModelGalaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Xperia Play (4G)
Other model names๊ฐค๋Ÿญ์‹œ ํ€€ํ…€5 ์‚ฌ์—…์žํ–ฅ (SKT), Galaxy Quantum5AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date3/15/2024, Announced: 3/11/20249/18/2011
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)77.4 x 161.1 millimeters (3.05 x 6.34 in)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight213 grams (7.46 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Corning Gorilla Glass
feature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size6.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
System versionAndroid 14Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 1480 (4nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 530Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 635598 (v9), 726158 (v10)
Geekbench: 3259 (v5), 3350 (v6)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.1
1GB (400MB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123ยฐ1/3.06"1.12ยตm
5MP macro f/2.4
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@240fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.74" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity5000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered413 hours (17.2 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Navy, Iceblue, Lilac, Lemonโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Stealth Blue
โ€ข 8GB microSD included
โ€ข PSP like gaming buttons (Playstation)
โ€ข USB On-the-go support
โ€ข Video stabiliser
โ€ข PlayNow
โ€ข Open ES 1.1
โ€ข SE Timescape
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Quantum 5 (SM-A556S)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.629W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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