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Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) vs Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Apple iPhone 4S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4S X Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) 23Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Apple iPhone 4S (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X
3.5"
IPS

640x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1432
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)

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Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116) vs iPhone 4S (16GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 4S (16GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (24GB available)100%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)16%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+720x1280 pixels50%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x960 pixels
+5"43%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 23MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+1/2.3" inches39%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2300 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1432 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+140 grams (4.9 ounces)2%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
294 PPIvs+330 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

19 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
ModelXperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Dual-Sim G3116, Sony Hinoki DSiPhone 4S A1387, iPhone 4S A1431 CDMA
Country or region available(Global, International)BrazilHong Kong
(Global, International), Brazil, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyApple
Release date4/1/201710/1/2011
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)58.6 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatiOS 5.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 9.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)32bit: Samsung Apple A5 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzPowerVR SGX543MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)16GB (12GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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, A1431: CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1387 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1431 version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTECSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens35mm lens
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, iTunes

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh1432 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours8.3 hours
Standby466 hours (19.4 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink
โ€ข USB OTG On-The-Go
โ€ข Fast battery charging
โ€ข Pump Express+ 2.0
โ€ข Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
โ€ข Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over WiFi only
โ€ข Siri natural language commands and dictation
โ€ข iCloud service
โ€ข WiFi hotspot

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 (Dual G3116)iPhone 4S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.18W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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