Sony Xperia M (C1904) vs Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M vs Samsung Galaxy A25 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6GB
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5000
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What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Model | Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia M1 C1904, Xperia M C1905, Sony Nicki SS | Galaxy A25 5G SM-A256E/Dual-SIM NFC |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 7/1/2013 | 12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023 |
Depth | 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 62 x 124 millimeters (2.44 x 4.88 in) | 76.5 x 161 millimeters (3.01 x 6.34 in) |
Weight | 115 grams (4.03 ounces) | 197 grams (6.9 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 4" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~57.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 245 PPI | 396 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1000nits[peak] |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 14 |
Firmware update | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | ARM Mali-G68 (1GHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 443302 (v9), 480800 (v10) Geekbench: 2023 (v5), 2098 (v6) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.2 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 C1905: 900/2100 - C1904: 850/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 () |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat () TD-LTE () VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.76" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.64µm 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 only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 720p@480fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
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 | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | feature not registered | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1750 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 9 hours | 38 hours (1.6 days) |
Standby | 454 hours (18.9 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
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: Black, White, Purple, Yellow • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Red-eye reduction • Panorama photo • ANT+ support • Java framework | • Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Fantasy Blue, Personality Yellow |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia M (C1904) | Galaxy A25 (SM-A256E/DSN 128GB/6GB) | |
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 |