Sony Xperia VL vs Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia VL vs Samsung Galaxy A80 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/23/2019 7:50 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A80 X Sony Xperia VL 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS) Compare Sony Xperia VL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

48mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia VL	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)83% Lighter	vs	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)133% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)15% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+393 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+6.7"56% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(triple front camera) 48MP + 8MP + 0.3MP182 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh111% 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)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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Other model names	NTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia VL SOL21, KDDI Sony Xperia VL SOL21	Galaxy A80 SM-A805F/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	Japan	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	11/26/2012	5/29/2019, Announced: 4/10/2019
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)	76.5 x 165.2 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	393 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	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 254214 (v8) Geekbench: 6934 (v4.4) GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	600/75 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 800/1500 (Bands 11,18)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µm 0.3MP TOF f/1.230mm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps 720p@480fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Uses the back motorized camera (flip-up/rotating)
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA800	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/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, Pink • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Reality Display • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • Wi-Fi dual-band • Wi-Fi Direct • Java framework	• Colors: Phantom Black, Angel Gold, Ghost White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia VL	Galaxy A80 (SM-A805F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.3W/kg (head), 0.71W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.22W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)