Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) vs Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)

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

10/27/2016 8:52 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Core Plus X Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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29 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)132% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+32GB (21GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1.88GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)16% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+424 PPI95% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+5.2"21% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 23MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2900 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)22% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS	Samsung Galaxy Core Plus SM-G350
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	10/2/2013
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	66 x 129.7 millimeters (2.6 x 5.11 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM28155
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	VideoCore IV
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (1.88GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	9 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	320 hours (13.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink	• Colors: White, Black, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G3500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	0.536W/kg (head), 0.462W/kg (body)