Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) vs Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs Samsung Galaxy A02 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 3:41 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 X Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia ion X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	vs	19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+319 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)16% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
4.6"	vs	+6.5"41% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP23% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh163% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ion HSPA LT28h, Sony Aoba	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M/Dual-SIM (64GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Chile, Panama, Uruguay
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	6/4/2012	1/27/2021
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	4.6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
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	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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 ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Red • PlayNow • SE Timescape • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion (3G LT28h)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M/DS 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head)	feature not registered