Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 V vs Samsung Galaxy Express 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/24/2023 5:39 PM, updated: 11/14/2023 2:25 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Express 2 X Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

48
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815) Compare Sony Xperia 1 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)

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!

31 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)175% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+12GB LPDDR5X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1.5GB LPDDR2
+256GB (220GB available)27 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+643 PPI162% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.5"44% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP13 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)37% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP38 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps29 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh138% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated 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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+134 grams (4.69 ounces)40% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

14 Common items in both devices

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
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Model	Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQDQ62/G)	Samsung Galaxy Express II G3815
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	7/28/2023, Announced: 5/11/2023	10/1/2013
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in)	65.7 x 132.4 millimeters (2.59 x 5.21 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus	feature not registered
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 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Display type	OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020 Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930AB
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1127923 (v9) Geekbench: 4916 (v6) GFXBench: 96fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	1.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	8GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE 800/900/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	11 hours
Standby	feature not registered	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
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, Khaki Green, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Blue, White • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 V (XQ-DQ62 256GB)	Galaxy Express 2 (SM-G3815)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.38W/kg (head), 0.7W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	0.38W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)