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Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232) vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZs vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Active X Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232) 11Points
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A) Compare Sony Xperia XZs X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)

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 XZs (Dual G8232)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232) vs Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
+64GB (48GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)22%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+5.2"2%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(back) 19.2MP57%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.2MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+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)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+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
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+576 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAhvs+4000 mAh38%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Waterproof (IP?)vs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core
4GB LPDDR4
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
 
ModelXperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZs G8232 Dual-Sim 64GB, Sony Keyaki DSAT&T Galaxy S7 active G891A
Country or region available(Global, International)Brazil
(Global, International), Brazil
USA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date4/1/20176/10/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)74.9 x 148.8 millimeters (2.95 x 5.86 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps450/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
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, LTE-A
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 XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy17.8 hours32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby610 hours (25.4 days)384 hours (16 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
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: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 720p@960fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Sandy gold, Green camo, Titanium gray
• Fast battery charging: 60% in 30min
• Quick Charge 2.0
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)Galaxy S7 Active (SM-G891A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.25W/kg (head), 1.55W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.316W/kg (head), 0.981W/kg (body)
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