Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z2: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z2. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
Samsung Galaxy On5 2016Samsung Galaxy On5 2016India · 2GB · 16GB · G550FY
Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia Z1 CompactGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia Z2Sony Xperia Z2Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F
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Samsung Galaxy On5 2016
Samsung Galaxy On5 2016
India · 2GB · 16GB · G550FY
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available -- Not available 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.1Camera --Camera --Camera 5.1Camera
Connectivity score 5.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery --Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
68 reviews
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No user reviews
8.6
47 reviews
8.4
133 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z2

Specs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) price comparison Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A510F 		where to buy Samsung Galaxy On5 2016 Samsung Galaxy On5 2016
India · 2GB · 16GB · G550FY 		Sony Xperia Z1 Compact price compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z2 prices Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
Inches 5.2" 5" 4.3" 5.2"
Resolution FHD HD HD FHD
Usable surface 72% useful 69% useful 62% useful 69% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 71.0 mm
144.8 mm
7.3 mm 		69.5 mm
142.8 mm
8.1 mm 		64.9 mm
127.0 mm
9.0 mm 		73.3 mm
146.8 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 153 g 142 g 137 g 163 g
Micro Exynos 7580
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 41.868
v? 		31.000
v6 		33.468
v? 		47.881
v6
Battery 2900 mAh 2600 mAh 2300 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

1
13 Mpx · Unknow

1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung Sony Sony
Aliases SM-A510F, A510F -- -- Sirius Maki, SO-03F, D6502, D6503, D6543

Release Date
Release date December 2015,
8 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago 		January 2014,
10 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available On Sale
Market Global India Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy On5 2016
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z2
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
Samsung Galaxy On5 2016
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z2
Size
71.0 mm • 144.8 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.5 mm • 142.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
64.9 mm • 127.0 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 146.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 142 g 137 g 163 g
Usable surface 72 % 69 % 62 % 69 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal - -
Resistance - - IP58
IP55 		IP58
IP55
Colors
Black

White

Gold
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Red

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5" 4.3" 5.2"
Type Super AMOLED LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 294 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
  • X-Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
--
7.6
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
--
8.7
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.4
--
9.4
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.3
--
7.8
7.5
Number of reviews
68 reviews
--
47 reviews
133 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes No No

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T720 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
41.868
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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31.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 30% of devices
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33.468
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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47.881
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

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

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.7
--
6.8
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.9
--
8.9
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.3
--
8.6
8.3
Number of reviews
68 reviews
--
47 reviews
133 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx 20.7 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3 Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 Unknow ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- -- 64 - 3200 --
Pixel size -- -- 1.18 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- 1/3.06"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 8 Mpx 2 Mpx 2.2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --
79
Mobile
81
Photo
73
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.7
--
8.6
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
--
6.7
7.2
Quality of selfies
7.5
--
6.8
7.0
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.9
--
7.2
7.2
Number of reviews
68 reviews
--
47 reviews
133 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • 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)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • 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 Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.286 W/Kg on head
0.475 W/Kg on body 		0.220 W/Kg on head
0.270 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.380 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body 		-- 1.340 W/Kg on head
0.820 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
--
8.7
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.4
--
8.6
8.7
And the WiFi?
8.5
--
8.6
8.2
Number of reviews
68 reviews
--
47 reviews
133 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
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2600 mAh
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2300 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes Yes No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 16%
    Two days or more
--
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
68 reviews
--
47 reviews
133 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 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 36%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 5%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
--
  • 20%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
68 reviews
--
47 reviews
133 reviews
Prices
From $ 278 --
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Prices unavailable
From $ 103 --