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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) 08Points
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X
5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)

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 S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) vs Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
+208 grams (7.28 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs236 grams (8.26 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+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
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)vs+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)29%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
540x960 pixelsvs+2160x3840 pixels15 times
Higher resolution screen
256 PPIvs+760 PPI197%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.8"35%
Larger screen
(back) 16MPvs+(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP96%
Higher resolution main camera
f/3.1 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)72%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2MPvs+(front) 13MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
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
Android 4.4.2 KitKatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps11 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAhvs+3540 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 a/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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
1/2.3" inches
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
ModelGalaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Other model namesGalaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105A (AT&T)KDDI Corporation Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandSamsungSony
Release date11/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/20137/30/2018
Depth15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)236 grams (8.26 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels (16:9)2160x3840 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)256 PPI760 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
RAM memory1.5GB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.41
64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps1200/150 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 17)LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,13,17,18,26,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels(dual camera)
19.2 megapixels
12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/3.1 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.3µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2330 mAh3540 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy12 hoursfeature not registered
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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
• Dropbox 50GB
• S-Voice natural language
• Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver
• HDR10 display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.223W/kg (head), 0.177W/kg (body)feature not registered
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