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Samsung Galaxy A5
SM-A500, SM-A500F, SM-A500K, SM-A500H, SM-A500L, SM-A500HQ| Global Score | |
| 72.4 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 4.4.4 | Android 5.1 |
| 2014-10-30 | 2015-06-16 |
| 5.48 x 2.74 x 0.26 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 4.34 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gold, Gray, Pink and White | Black and White |
| Aluminium | Glass and Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 239.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 294 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.3 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-Core 1200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (533 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 306 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.16 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 7.92 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2300mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 15 hours talk time | -- |
| 4.24 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia Z4v is just a bit better than the Galaxy A5, getting a 78.8 score against 72.4. These phones come with Android OS (Operating System), but the Sony Xperia Z4v has newer 5.1 version while Galaxy A5 has Android 4.4.4 version, so it counts with some extra features and improved performance. Sony Xperia Z4v's body is incredibly thicker and extremely heavier than Galaxy A5.
Sony Xperia Z4v features a bit better processing power than Galaxy A5, because although it has a 32-bit processor against 64-bits, it also counts with more cores, a much better 600 MHz GPU and more RAM memory. Xperia Z4v has a more vivid display than Galaxy A5, because it has a much higher 2560 x 1440px resolution, a much better screen density and a little bigger screen.
Xperia Z4v features a very superior storage for games and applications than Galaxy A5, because it has 32 GB internal storage capacity and an external SD slot that admits a maximum of 128 GB. The Xperia Z4v counts with a way better camera than Galaxy A5, because it has a camera in the back with a way higher resolution and a lot higher video resolution.
The Sony Xperia Z4v features greater battery performance than Samsung Galaxy A5, because it has 3000mAh of battery capacity instead of 2300mAh.
Xperia Z4v is a little more expensive than the Galaxy A5, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
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