Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2019 9:32 AM, updated: 12/14/2022 3:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A90 5G X Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B) Compare Sony Xperia 1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels144% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+643 PPI64% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.5"	vs	+6.7"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP69% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps25% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3330 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+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.

29 Common items in both devices

2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

LED flash

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano	Galaxy A90 SM-A908BZWABTU (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	9/1/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)	76.4 x 164.8 millimeters (3.01 x 6.49 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Display type	OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 458314 (v8)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	2000/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	NSA/Sub6 (41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3330 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White	• Colors: Black, White • One UI 3.1 • Always-on display • Samsung DeX • Dolby Atmos sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)	Galaxy A90 5G (SM-A908B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.377W/kg (head), 1.547W/kg (body)