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Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition X Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223) 21Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra X
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)

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 Ultra (H3223)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223) vs Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core74%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)133%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (9GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+6"20%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 23MP79%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED 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" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" 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 + 8MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3580 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+18W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs10W
+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
+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
221 grams (7.74 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)70%
Lighter
9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)20%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
367 PPIvs+441 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
ModelXperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2 Ultra H3223 (Single-Sim), Sony AvengerGalaxy S4 GT-i9515L, Galaxy S4 VE, Samsung Altius
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date2/16/20184/1/2014, Announced: 3/15/2013
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)80 x 163 millimeters (3.15 x 6.42 in)69.8 x 136.6 millimeters (2.75 x 5.38 in)
Weight221 grams (7.74 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064AB) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.9GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)16GB (9GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 29, 66)LTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)31mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.14µm 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
8MP f/2.41/4"
2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3580 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy32 hours (1.3 days)17 hours
Standby841 hours (35 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
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, 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: White Frost, Black Mist
• Dual Shot camera
• mDNIe
• S-Voice
• Group Play
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• Dropbox (50GB)

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (H3223)Galaxy S4 Value Edition (GT-i9515L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 0.49W/kg (body)0.78W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)0.424W/kg (head), 0.302W/kg (body)
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