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Global Score
78.687.4
Basic Information
SonySamsung
Android 8.0 OreoAndroid 5.0
2018-08-242015-04-11
6.18 x 2.95 x 0.38 inches5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches
7.23 ounces4.87 ounces
16 777 216Black, Blue, Gold and White
Aluminum Aluminium and Glass
Scratch-Resistant GlassScratch-Resistant Glass
--$ 252.00
Display / Screen
6 inches5.1 inches
2160 x 1080 pixels 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K)
IPS LCD Super AMOLED
402 pixels per inch576 pixels per inch
500 cd/m2 brightness--
No touch screenCapacitive, Multi-touch
8.59.9
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 chipsetExynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset
ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor64-bit ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-Core 2100 MHz + Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor
6 GB RAM3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM
Adreno 508 GPUMali-T760 MP8 (650 MHz) GPU
9.2710.08
Storage
64 GB internal memory128 GB internal memory
microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slotNo SD card slot
11.3410.1
Camera
23.00 MP + 8.00 MP16.00 MP + 5.00 MP
f/2.00 aperturef/1.90 aperture
--28.00mm focal length
0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor
3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution
10.3410.01
Networks
Wi-FiWi-Fi
Mobile HotspotMobile Hotspot
LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPALTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM
Nano SIM, Dual SIMNano SIM, Dual SIM
6.76.7
Battery Life
3580mAh Li - Polymer Battery2550mAh Battery
Non-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
--Wireless Charging
5.524.56
Other Features
Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.1
GPSGPS
NFCNFC
--Infra-red port
Fingerprint ID ScannerFingerprint ID Scanner
Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor
FM Radio--

Comparison review

Galaxy S6 is much better than Xperia XA2 Plus, getting a score of 87.4 against 78.6. These devices use Android OS (operating system), but Galaxy S6 has the older 5.0 version while Xperia XA2 Plus has Android 8.0 Oreo version. The Galaxy S6 is an older cellphone than Xperia XA2 Plus, but it is extremely thinner and notably lighter anyway.

The Galaxy S6 has a better looking display than Xperia XA2 Plus, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a higher 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution and a better screen density. Xperia XA2 Plus has a bigger memory for apps and games than Samsung Galaxy S6, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with a slot for SD memory cards that holds a maximum of 400 GB.

Galaxy S6 counts with a bit better performance than Sony Xperia XA2 Plus, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM memory, and they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy S6 also counts with an extra graphics processor and a 64 bits processing unit. The Xperia XA2 Plus takes slightly better videos and photos than Samsung Galaxy S6, because although it has a tinier camera aperture, and they both have the same video frame rates and the same (4K) video resolution, the Xperia XA2 Plus also counts with a larger back-facing camera sensor providing a better image quality and a much more mega pixels back-facing camera.

Xperia XA2 Plus has a much longer battery lifetime than Galaxy S6, because it has a 40 percent greater battery capacity.




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