Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C5 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/15/2016 7:21 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:12 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 7 X Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2930
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia C5 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
+6"5% Larger screen	vs	5.7"
+(back) 13MP5% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28% More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)11% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+515 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+SpO2Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2930 mAh	vs	+3500 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Chip E5563, Sony Lavender DS	Samsung Galaxy Note 7 SM-N9300 6GB RAM, Galaxy Note 6
Country or region available	Brazil	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	8/14/2015	9/1/2016
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	79.6 x 164.2 millimeters (3.13 x 6.46 in)	73.9 x 153.5 millimeters (2.91 x 6.04 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	515 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
System version	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T760 MP2 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	150/50 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2930 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	38 hours (1.6 days)
Standby	635 hours (26.5 days)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: White, Black, Mint • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS camera sensor • ClearAudio+	• Colors: Blue Coral, Silver Titanium, Black Onyx • Stylus Pen (12-bit) • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S-Voice • HD Voice
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5563)	Galaxy Note 7 Duos (SM-N9300 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered