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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) and Sony Xperia XA1 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), if you care about…
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 424 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Weight
- 157 g
- against 189 g
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,430 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5.2″
- OS Version
- 7
- against 6
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7880 | MediaTek Helio P20 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm Best value | 16 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.9 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 63,000 | 95,157 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue, Peach | Black, Blue, Pink, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 71.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 146.1 mm | 155 mm |
| Weight | 157 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 71.5 % | 71.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,430 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | 16 h | — |
| Music playback time | 53 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,572 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 7 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB 2.0, NFC, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, DLNA, ANT+, Samsung DeX | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.88 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.55 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.52 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.39 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A520F, SM-A520K, SM-A520L, SM-A520S, SM-A520W, SM-A520FD | G3416, G3412, G3426, G3421, G3423 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy A5 (2017) | Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Samsung Pay | — |
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