Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/16/2016 7:56 PM, updated: 7/13/2020 7:45 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) X Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)

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!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core
+16GB (12GB available)20% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+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 a/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
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
eMMC 4.5	vs	+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5"	vs	+5.2"4% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+19 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

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony Honami	Galaxy A5 SM-A510M Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Latin America)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/6/2013	1/8/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)	71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	ARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	16 hours
Standby	850 hours (35.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
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 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.06W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.182W/kg (head), 0.72W/kg (body)