HiSense C30 Rock vs Nomu S20 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XZs: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: HiSense C30 Rock vs Nomu S20 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XZs. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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HiSense C30 RockHiSense C30 RockGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · Rock
Nomu S20Nomu S20Global · 3GB · 32GB
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual
Sony Xperia XZsSony Xperia XZsInternational · 4GB · 64GB · G8232 Dual
Technical data sheets

Basics
HiSense C30 Rock
HiSense C30 Rock
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Rock
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Nomu S20
Nomu S20
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual
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Sony Xperia XZs
Sony Xperia XZs
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8232 Dual
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
6.0
6 reviews
8.2
79 reviews
8.5
9 reviews

Technical specifications of the HiSense C30 Rock vs Nomu S20 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XZs

Specs where to buy HiSense C30 Rock HiSense C30 Rock
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Rock 		stores to buy Nomu S20 Nomu S20
Global · 3GB · 32GB 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Global · 3GB · 32GB · A520FD Dual 		Sony Xperia XZs price comparison Sony Xperia XZs
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8232 Dual
Inches 5.2" 5" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD HD FHD FHD
Usable surface 65% useful 63% useful 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.9 mm
153.0 mm
8.0 mm 		75.0 mm
145.4 mm
10.3 mm 		71.4 mm
146.1 mm
7.9 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 165 g 185 g 159 g 161 g
Micro SnapD. 430
Octa-Core 		MT6737
Quad-Core 		Exynos 7880
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 40.000
v? 		39.200
v6 		61.200
v6 		124.000
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 3000 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX219 Exmor RS
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K3P8
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand HiSense Nomu Samsung Sony
Aliases -- -- SM-A520FD, A520F G8231, G8232

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		October 2016,
7 years ago 		January 2017,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State Not available Not available Not available Not available
Market Global Global Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

HiSense C30 Rock
Nomu S20
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Sony Xperia XZs
HiSense C30 Rock
Nomu S20
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Sony Xperia XZs
Size
74.9 mm • 153.0 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.0 mm • 145.4 mm • 10.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.4 mm • 146.1 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 165 g 185 g 159 g 161 g
Usable surface 65 % 63 % 71 % 71 %
Materials Rugged Smartphone, Metal Polycarbonate Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 IP68 IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Black

Silver
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5" 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Viewing angle - 178°
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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9.5
7.4
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
--
6.5
8.9
9.4
Is it comfortable?
--
7.8
9.0
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
7.7
8.6
9.1
Number of reviews
--
6 reviews
79 reviews
9 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 MediaTek MT6737T Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7880 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.9 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 ARM Mali-T720 MP2 ARM Mali-T830 MP3 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
40.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 5% of devices
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39.200
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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61.200
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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124.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint No No Yes, on the front Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- -- --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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6.2
7.7
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
--
6.8
8.3
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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5.5
7.3
8.6
Number of reviews
--
6 reviews
79 reviews
9 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 16 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Samsung S5K3P8 Sony IMX400 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS ISOCELL CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm 1.00 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size -- 1/4" 1/3.1" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 2 Mpx 16 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
--
7.0
8.5
9.7
Quality of nighttime photos
--
4.0
6.8
8.3
Quality of selfies
--
5.7
7.4
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
--
5.7
8.1
8.1
Number of reviews
--
6 reviews
79 reviews
9 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.442 W/Kg on head
1.710 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.522 W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body 		0.850 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- -- 0.300 W/Kg on head
0.550 W/Kg on body 		0.810 W/Kg on head
0.350 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
--
8.2
9.0
9.4
Quality of the GPS
--
7.3
8.6
9.0
And the WiFi?
--
7.0
9.0
7.7
Number of reviews
--
6 reviews
79 reviews
9 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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3000 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 17%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 29%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
--
6 reviews
79 reviews
9 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
--
  • 50%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 66%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
--
  • 50%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 36%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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6 reviews
79 reviews
9 reviews
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