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Sony Xperia J (ST26a) vs Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia J vs Samsung Galaxy J4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 X Sony Xperia J (ST26a) 05Points
4"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia J X
5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)

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 J (ST26a)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia J (ST26a) vs Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
+124 grams (4.34 ounces)41%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)123%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+267 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.5"38%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAhvs+3000 mAh71%
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 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
ModelXperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia J ST26, Sony JLoGalaxy J4 J400M/Dual-sim, SM-J400MZKKZTO
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSonySamsung
Release date10/29/20125/1/2018
Depth9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 124.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.89 in)77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)
Weight124 grams (4.34 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1151 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)32GB (22GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,28,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.3 hours20 hours
Standby618 hours (25.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink
• Video stabiliser
• xLoud
• 3D surround sound audio
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gold, Orchid Gray

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia J (ST26a)Galaxy J4 (SM-J400M/DS 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 0.5W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.73W/kg (head)feature not registered
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