Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
13mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
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!
17 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
f/1.7 (aperture) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+10 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Model | Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0 | Galaxy J5 SM-J530F Single-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM) |
Country or region available | China, South Korea, Hong Kong | (Europe) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022 | 6/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in) | 71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in) |
Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 160 grams (5.6 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum 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 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.1" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 449 PPI | 282 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR8 BT.2020 | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-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, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 | 10GB eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
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 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40) |
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, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6 | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital 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 only main camera |
Camera extras | 4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 12 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
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 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
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) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
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 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha | • Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, Gold • 2.5D screen glass (curved) • Dual Messenger • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) | Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body) |