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Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S8 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 S8 (SM-G950U) 24Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 X
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)

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 S8 (SM-G950U)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U) vs Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+64GB (51GB available)143%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (21GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC156%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)20%
Thinner
vs9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1440x2960 pixels83%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+568 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+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
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
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 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
+USB 3.1 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
5.8"vs+6"3%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(back) 23MP88%
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
3000 mAhvs+3580 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

30 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
+23 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 S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
ModelGalaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S8 G950U Unlocked (Snapdragon), Samsung DreamSony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAM
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date4/21/2017, Announced: 3/29/20178/1/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)68.1 x 148.9 millimeters (2.68 x 5.86 in)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.8" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 199022 (v7)
Geekbench: 6656 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.0
32GB (21GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps600/150 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital 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 extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3580 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby326 hours (13.6 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U)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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX (desktop experience)
• Curved edge screen
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Samsung Pay
• 32bit/192kHz audio
• 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 S8 (SM-G950U)Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.75W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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