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Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213) vs Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Samsung Wave 525 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave 525 X Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213) 30Points
6.5"
IPS

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250) Compare Sony Xperia 10 Plus X
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)

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!

Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)} 30 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213) vs Wave 525 (GT-S5250)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
+64GB (42GB available)429 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs100MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)43%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x2520 pixels27 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+422 PPI189%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs146 PPI
+6.5"103%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps2541 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)80%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

10 Common items in both devices
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+3 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

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
 
ModelXperia 10 Plus (i3213)Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Other model namesSony Xperia 10+ I3213 (4GB RAM), Sony MermaidSamsung Wave525 S5250, Samsung Wave 2
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonySamsung
Release date2/27/2019, Announced: 2/25/201910/1/2010
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 167 millimeters (2.87 x 6.57 in)55 x 109.5 millimeters (2.17 x 4.31 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6.5" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81% (screen-to-body ratio)~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)422 PPI146 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieBada 1.1
Firmware updateAndroid 10Bada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 (SDM636) (14nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509 (430MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 147163 (v8)
Geekbench: 1238 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4feature not registered
Internal storage64GB (42GB available)
eMMC 5.1
100MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.453mm1/4"1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Hall effect
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered920 hours (38.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Navy, Silver, Gold• Colors: Black, White, Pink, LaFleur edition
• TouchWiz UI 3.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 10 Plus (i3213)Samsung Wave 525 (GT-S5250)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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