Sony Xperia ZQ vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZQ vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2370
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F)
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25 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
(back) 13MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
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Model | Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia ZQ C6503, Sony Xperia ZL (Brazil), Sony Odin | Galaxy A5 SM-A510F Single-Sim, Galaxy A5-6 |
Country or region available | Brazil | South Africa, (Europe) |
Brand | Sony | Samsung |
Release date | 4/1/2013 | 1/8/2016 |
Depth | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in) | 71 x 144.8 millimeters (2.8 x 5.7 in) |
Weight | 151 grams (5.29 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~75.6% (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 ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 320 | ARM Mali-T720 MP2 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 5.0 |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
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 | 100/50 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 900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE 2600 | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 28mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | 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 ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
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 ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
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, WMV, H.263, H.264 | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor 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 ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2370 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 16 hours |
Standby | 500 hours (20.8 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia ZQ | Galaxy A5 2016 (SM-A510F) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.286W/kg (head), 0.475W/kg (body) |