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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213) vs Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 5S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5S X Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213) 22Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Apple iPhone 5S (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra X
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)

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Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213) vs iPhone 5S (16GB)} 6 Advantages Apple iPhone 5S (16GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)62%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x1920 pixels185%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+367 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+6"50%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 23MP186%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsDual-LED flash
+EIS on back camera and OIS on the frontAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP18 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+3580 mAh129%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1560 mAh
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE 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
221 grams (7.74 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)97%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)25%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD 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
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

23 Common items in both devices
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
ModelXperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2 Ultra H3213 (Single-Sim), Sony AvengerApple iPhone 5S A1453, A1457, A1530, A1533
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyApple
Release date2/16/20189/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in)58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight221 grams (7.74 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 12
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Apple A7 (APL0698) (28nm)
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 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzPowerVR G6430 (4-core, 400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 14341

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1453/A1533 GSM model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1453/A1533 CDMA model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
A1457/A1530 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
LTE Cat3
A1453 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1533 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1457 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1530 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (Bands 38,39,40)
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
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
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 flash on both camerasDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)29mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.5µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS on back camera and OIS on the frontEIS: 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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"
1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + 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) + MIMO
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3580 mAh1560 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)10 hours
Standby841 hours (35 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Blue, Gold
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22
• WiFi Miracast
• Colors: Black, White, Gold
• Touch ID
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3213)iPhone 5S (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.12W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)1W/kg (head), 0.8W/kg (body)
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