Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2017 7:54 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:22 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus X Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)

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!

16 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (25GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+5.2"2% Larger screen	vs	5.1"
+(back) 19.2MP21% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+1/2.3" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
424 PPI	vs	+432 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+HumidityAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+2800 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

27 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 G8342 Dual-Sim, Sony PF31	Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus LTE-A, Samsung SM-G901F
Country or region available	Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam	(Europe), Singapore
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/19/2017	11/1/2014
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	32GB (25GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
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+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	31mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Humidity Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	2800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	916.7 hours (38.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Dual Shot camera (video + photo) • Download Booster (LTE + WiFi) • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)	Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.09W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.611W/kg (head), 0.376W/kg (body)