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Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)

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Xperia XA1 (G3125)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125) vs Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (24GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs10GB
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+(back) 23MP79%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"vs+5.2"4%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+3000 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

25 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
ModelXperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3125, Sony Hinoki SSGalaxy J5 SM-J530F Single-Sim (16GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)Australia
(Global, International), Australia
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date4/1/20176/1/2017
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)71.3 x 146.2 millimeters (2.81 x 5.76 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)10GB
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm 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 supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy10 hours21 hours
Standby603 hours (25.1 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
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, Blue, Pink, Gold
โ€ข 2.5D screen glass (curved)
โ€ข Dual Messenger
โ€ข ANT+ support

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 (G3125)Galaxy J5 2017 (SM-J530F)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.349W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
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