Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) vs Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A71 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
8
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3050
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Model | Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z Ultra C6802 3G XL39h HSPA+, Sony Togari | Galaxy A71 SM-A715F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 7/30/2013 | 1/17/2020, Announced: 12/12/2019 |
Depth | 6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 92.2 x 179.4 millimeters (3.63 x 7.06 in) | 76 x 163.6 millimeters (2.99 x 6.44 in) |
Weight | 212 grams (7.42 ounces) | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 344 PPI | 393 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm MSM8274 | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 (SM7150-AA) (8nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (610MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 192458 (v7), 263396 (v8) Geekbench: 7039 (v4.4), 1733 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 16GB (11GB available) | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.72" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3050 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 820 hours (34.2 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • X-Reality triluminos display • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Panorama photo • 3D Surround Sound • Java framework | • Colors: Prism Crush black, White, Pink, Blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z Ultra (3G) | Galaxy A71 (SM-A715F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.983W/kg (head), 0.901W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.512W/kg (head), 1.562W/kg (body) |