Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 73 | 77.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2 |
| -- | 2014-06-23 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Blue and Red |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 432 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.27 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| -- | f/2.20 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.24 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Micro SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is a bit better than Xperia Z2a, getting a global score of 77.8 against 73. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport construction is somewhat thinner and a bit lighter than the Xperia Z2a. Both devices we compare here work with the same Android 4.4.2 operating system, so you shouldn't see any difference in that aspect.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport counts with a display that is just as good as Xperia Z2a's display, because although the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport has a just a little inferior pixel count in each inch of screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1920 x 1080, it also counts with a quite larger display.
The Galaxy S5 Sport has a bit superior processor than Xperia Z2a, although it has lesser RAM memory, they both have a 450 megahertz graphics co-processor and a Quad-Core CPU. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport counts with a bit better camera than Xperia Z2a, although it has a back facing camera with a way worse resolution, a worse 3840x2160 video quality and a tinier sensor capturing less light and duller colors.
Galaxy S5 Sport's memory for applications and games is very similar to the Sony Xperia Z2a one, they have an external SD slot that allows up to 128 GB and the same 16 GB internal storage. Xperia Z2a counts with a little longer battery life than Galaxy S5 Sport, because it has a 7 percent larger battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is more expensive than Xperia Z2a, but you can get a better phone for that extra dollars.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.