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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 X Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) 23Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)

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!

Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC12 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+402 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+6"40%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 23MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+1/2.3" inches39%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3580 mAh117%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
32GB (21GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)76%
Lighter
9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
ModelXperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAMSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date8/1/20184/28/2012
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size6" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps21/5.76 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
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, 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

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 and HDR photo on front cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3580 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green
• Aluminum frame
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.34W/kg (head)
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