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| Global Score | |
| 73 | 79.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 5.1 |
| -- | 2015-08-13 |
| 5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 inches | 6.08 x 2.98 x 0.27 inches |
| 5.75 ounces | 5.40 ounces |
| Black, Blue and White | Black, Gold and Gray |
| -- | Glass; metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 439.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 515 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB chipset | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Single-Core 2100 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 GPU |
| 9.27 | 8.46 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 6.72 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 0.30 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 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 | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.24 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 6.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 690 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | 336 hours standby time 28 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has an overall score of 79.3, which is slightly better than the Sony Xperia Z2a's 73 general score. Both devices in this review use Android operating system, but Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has the newer 5.1 version while Sony Xperia Z2a has Android 4.4.2 version, so it provides the user a couple additional features. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+'s body is noticeably thinner and a little bit lighter than Sony Xperia Z2a.
The Galaxy S6 edge+ features a bit better looking screen than Xperia Z2a, because it has a bit higher pixel density, a better resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a little bigger screen. The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has a better memory for games and applications than Xperia Z2a, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with 48 GB more internal storage.
The Xperia Z2a counts with a little bit better performance than Galaxy S6 edge+, because although it has 1 GB less RAM memory, it also counts with a higher number of cores and a graphics co-processor. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ captures slightly better pictures and videos than Xperia Z2a, although it has a tinier sensor taking worse quality videos and images, a much lower 16 MP resolution back-facing camera and a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video definition.
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+'s battery performance is very similar to the Sony Xperia Z2a one.
Although Galaxy S6 edge+ is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than Sony Xperia Z2a, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Sony Xperia Z2a. If you want to save some money, you can get the Sony Xperia Z2a, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your savings.
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