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Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB) 32Points
6.2"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Deca-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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03Points Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 X
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)

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 S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB) vs Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)} 3 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
+3.21GHz 64bit Deca-core (4nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (100GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+167 grams (5.85 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)26%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage
LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+416 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+6.2"3%
Larger screen
vs6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 23MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/1.56" inches47%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps7 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3580 mAh
+25W39%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
ModelGalaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S24 (Exynos) SM-S921B/Dual-SIMSony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date1/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/20248/1/2018
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)70.6 x 147 millimeters (2.78 x 5.79 in)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~90.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)416 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
System versionAndroid 14Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceOne UI 6.1 / 7.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 2400 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUDeca-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.21GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
2x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
3x 2.59GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.96GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerSamsung Xclipse 940 (1GHz)Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1134236 (v9), 1609428 (v10)
Geekbench: 5452 (v5), 6361 (v6)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (100GB available)
UFS 3.1
32GB (21GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
23 megapixels
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
HDR10+
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3580 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue
• Samsung DeX
• Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green
• Aluminum frame
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S24 (SM-S921B/DS 128GB)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.93W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.869W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body)feature not registered
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