Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) vs Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 III vs Samsung Galaxy A60 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2021 3:03 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 4:32 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A60 X Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS) Compare Sony Xperia 5 III X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)

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!

26 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (106GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2520 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+449 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
+30W100% 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.	vs	15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage 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
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
6.1"	vs	+6.3"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP25% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

168 grams (5.88 ounces)

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Other model names	Xperia 5 III XQBQ72/B1/G1/B2/G2 (256GB+8GB RAM)	Galaxy A60 SM-A606Y/Dual-Sim, SM-A606YZKGBRI
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan	Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2021, Announced: 4/14/2021	6/1/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 157 millimeters (2.68 x 6.18 in)	73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
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 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Display type	OLED	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 612 845Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 708521 (v9) Geekbench: 3550 (v5.1) GFXBench: 53fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
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 (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	400/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.3\|70mmf/2.8\|105mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS4.4x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.6"PDAF	(triple camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF123° 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	0.8µm 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	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
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 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + 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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	331 hours (13.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
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, Green, Pink • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility	• Colors: Black, Cocktail orange, Peach mist, Pink/blue, Pink/white • 19.5:9 display ratio (FHD+) • Glasstic back panel • One UI • Dolby Atmos sound • ANT+
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 III (XQ-BQ72)	Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)