Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia XZ: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia XZ. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S7Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930F
Sony Xperia XZSony Xperia XZInternational · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy S7
Samsung Galaxy S7
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930F
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Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.5Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.0Performance & Hardware 4.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.4Camera 5.7Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity 6.9 Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery 4.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
219 reviews
7.6
30 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Sony Xperia XZ

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S7 Samsung Galaxy S7
Global · 4GB · 32GB · G930F 		Sony Xperia XZ price compare Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.1" 5.2"
Resolution QHD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.6 mm
142.4 mm
7.9 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 152 g 161 g
Micro Exynos 8890
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 188.798
v8 		124.000
v6
Battery 3000 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX260 Exmor RS
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date February 2016,
8 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S7
Sony Xperia XZ
Samsung Galaxy S7
Sony Xperia XZ
Size
69.6 mm • 142.4 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 152 g 161 g
Usable surface 72 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP68 IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

Gold

Silver

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Brown

Screen
Diagonal 5.1" 5.2"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 576 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.8
Is it comfortable?
9.0
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.9
8.2
Number of reviews
219 reviews
30 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 2.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 4x Exynos M1 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-T880 MP12 650 Mhz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
188.798
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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124.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.3
7.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
7.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.5
7.2
Number of reviews
219 reviews
30 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 23 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX260 Exmor RS Sony IMX300 Exmor RS
Type BRITECELL CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.08 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • 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
Resolution 5 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
6.4
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.7
7.1
Number of reviews
219 reviews
30 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • 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)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 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 Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.406 W/Kg on head
0.621 W/Kg on body 		0.850 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.240 W/Kg on head
1.590 W/Kg on body 		0.350 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.0
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.9
8.3
And the WiFi?
9.0
8.0
Number of reviews
219 reviews
30 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 21%
    Less than a day
  • 44%
    One day
  • 27%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
219 reviews
30 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • 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

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 28%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 31%
    Every two months or less
  • 7%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
219 reviews
30 reviews
Prices
From $ 128 --
From $ 119 --