Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Sola vs Samsung Galaxy J5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.7"
LED
LED
480x854
5
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1320
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
3G+ HSPA+ |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+8 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 Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
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Model | Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia sola MT27, Sony Pepper | Galaxy J5 (3G) SM-J500H/Dual-Sim, Galaxy J5 2015 |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Philippines, Russia, Ukraine |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 5/7/2012 | 7/1/2015 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 59 x 116 millimeters (2.32 x 4.57 in) | 71.8 x 142.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.59 in) |
Weight | 107 grams (3.75 ounces) | 146 grams (5.11 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 3.7" inches | 5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 265 PPI | 294 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
System version | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 1.5GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) | 8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G |
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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
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 Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash on both cameras |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
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 | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 23mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1320 mAh | 2600 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 5 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 475 hours (19.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Red • Sony Floating Touch • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • Video stabiliser • 3D Sweep Panorama • NFC (Xperia Smart Tags) • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Sola (MT27i) | Galaxy J5 (SM-J500H/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.8W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.25W/kg (head) | 0.612W/kg (head), 0.482W/kg (body) |