Sony Xperia T (LT30p) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia T vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/26/2017 6:27 PM, updated: 10/1/2020 12:06 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) X Sony Xperia T (LT30p) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS) Compare Sony Xperia T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
+139 grams (4.87 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.9GHz 64bit Octa-core94% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10.8GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.35 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
323 PPI	vs	+424 PPI31% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.55"	vs	+5.2"14% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP11 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 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1850 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh62% 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+17 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Other model names	Sony Xperia T LT30p, The Bond Phone	Galaxy A5 (2017) SM-A520F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Philippines, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Ukraine
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2012	1/13/2017
Depth	9.35 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 129.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.09 in)	71.4 x 146.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.75 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.55" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260A	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	ARM Mali-T830 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10.8GB available)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
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	42/5.76 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
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, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1850 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	16 hours
Standby	410 hours (17.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Silver • Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • HD Reality Display • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D surround sound • Image stabilizer • 16x digital zoom • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Pink • Gorilla Glass on the back • Samsung Grace UX
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)	Galaxy A5 2017 (SM-A520F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.522W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)