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Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) 32Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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06Points Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X
6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)

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 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)} 32 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54) vs Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)45%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels136%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+449 PPI71%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs262 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP50%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+30W20%
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.
vs25W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
6.1"vs+6.7"10%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP44%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 13vs+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+15 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
ModelXperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ54C0B.YD, XQCQ54C0C, XQCQ54C0GGalaxy A05 4G SM-A055F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/202210/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT PLS
Screen size6.1" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI262 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 14
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI Core 5.1 / 6.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 850/900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.5"PDAF
(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green
โ€ข PS5 Remote Play
โ€ข Sony Alpha
โ€ข Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ54)Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.7W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
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