Samsung Galaxy Feel vs Sony Xperia X Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Feel and the Sony Xperia X Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| Price | $345 | $4,739 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,700 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 23 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 149 g | 135 g |
| Released | May 2017 | Sep 2016 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy Feel is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size. Sony Xperia X Compact is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy Feel is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| PPI | ~312 PPI | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz Octa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-T830 MP1 700 MHz | Adreno 510 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| RAM | 3GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSD, expandable up to 256GB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | — | 32GB 3GB RAM |
| Type | — | eMMC |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), PDAF |
| Features | Autofocus, LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | Not specified | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | — | 1080p |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Quick charging feature | Quick Charge compatible |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 138 x 67 x 8.3 mm | 129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in) |
| Weight | 149 g | 135 g (4.76 oz) |
| Build | Glass back, metal edges | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Colors | White, Black, Pink (Opal Pink, Moon White, Indigo Black) | — |
| Protection | Water and dust resistant (IPX5/8, IP6X rated) | — |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| GPS | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No FM Radio | No |
| USB | Micro USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy Feel | Sony Xperia X Compact |
|---|
| Announced | May 2017 | September 2016 |
| Status | Released June 2017 | Released September 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy Feel or Sony Xperia X Compact?
Samsung Galaxy Feel — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Feel versus 2,700 mAh for the Sony Xperia X Compact.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy Feel or Sony Xperia X Compact?
Sony Xperia X Compact — 149 g for the Samsung Galaxy Feel versus 135 g for the Sony Xperia X Compact.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy Feel or Sony Xperia X Compact?
Samsung Galaxy Feel — May 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy Feel versus Sep 2016 for the Sony Xperia X Compact.
Is the Samsung Galaxy Feel or the Sony Xperia X Compact rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy Feel 6/10 and the Sony Xperia X Compact 6/10.
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