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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB) 30Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

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04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus X
4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)

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 S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB) vs Xperia Ray (ST18a)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (22GB available)74 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (300MB available)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)36%
Thinner
vs9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1440x2560 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+515 PPI110%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+5.7"43%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 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 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)53%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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 S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
ModelGalaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Other model namesGalaxy S6 Edge Plus G928F, Samsung ZenSony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date8/21/20159/1/2011
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 154.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.08 in)53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
1GB (300MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Battery capacity3000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)7 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
• S-Voice natural language
• ANT+
• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink
• 4GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Video stabilizer
• PlayNow
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-G928F 32GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.22W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.216W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)feature not registered
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