Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.5"
TFT
TFT
320x480
3.1
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1530
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
16mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB)
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13 Common items in both devices |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Proximity sensor |
+6 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 E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Model | Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS | Galaxy A7 SM-A720F/Dual-Sim 32GB, Galaxy A7 2017 Duos |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 1/1/2013 | 1/13/2017 |
Depth | 11 millimeters (0.43 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in) | 77.6 x 156.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.17 in) |
Weight | 116 grams (4.06 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 3.5" inches | 5.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~52% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 320x480 pixels (3:2) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 165 PPI | 386 PPI |
Colors | 260 thousand | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
System version | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz) | ARM Mali-T830 MP3 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 1153 (v3) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 | C1505 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1504 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 3.1 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2048x1536 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | VGA (640x480) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Not supported | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1530 mAh | 3600 mAh |
Charger, watts | 5W Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 6.3 hours | 23 hours |
Standby | 530 hours (22.1 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
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 | Not 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, Pink, White • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Metal body • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX • Fast battery charging • ANT+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5meter and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia E (C1504) | Galaxy A7 2017 (SM-A720F/DS 32GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.21W/kg (head), 1.33W/kg (body) |