Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
8mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2220
24
MP
MP
24mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)
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20 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.7 (aperture) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Model | Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) |
Other model names | ソニーXperia 5 Mark II XQAS42 (Dual-SIM) 5G | Galaxy A7 SM-A750FN/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM) NFC |
Country or region available | Japan | (Europe) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/17/2020 | 10/1/2018, Announced: 9/20/2018 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in) | 76.8 x 159.8 millimeters (3.02 x 6.29 in) |
Weight | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, 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 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.1" inches | 6" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 449 PPI | 411 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 123883 (v7) Geekbench: 4446 (v4.4) GFXBench: 5.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0 | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF | (triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.418mm1/4"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5656x4242 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps slow motion 720p@960fps slow motion |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5656x4242 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 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) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | 21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 19 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility | • Colors: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) | Galaxy A7 2018 (SM-A750FN/DS 64GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.335W/kg (head), 1.425W/kg (body) |