Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) vs Sony Xperia XA1
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) and the Sony Xperia XA1, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $60 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 23 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 143 g |
| Released | Jun 2017 | Apr 2017 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is ahead on battery, screen size. Sony Xperia XA1 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Sony Xperia XA1 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~71.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat, upgradable to Android 9 Pie with One UI 1.1 | Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | MediaTek Helio P20 (MT6757) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T880MP2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256 GB | — |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM (J5 Pro variant) | — |
| RAM | — | 3GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 32GB |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC, up to 256GB (dedicated slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.7, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Hybrid Autofocus, SteadyShot, 5x Clear Image Zoom |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/1.9 | — |
| Features | LED flash | SteadyShot |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4" |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Standard charging | 10W wired, Pump Express+ 2.0 |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.2 x 71.3 x 8 mm (5.76 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 145 x 67 x 8 mm (5.71 x 2.64 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 160 g (5.64 oz) | 143 g (5.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) | Sony Xperia XA1 |
|---|
| Announced | June 2017 | February 2017 |
| Released | June 2017 | April 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or Sony Xperia XA1?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — 3,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) versus 2,300 mAh for the Sony Xperia XA1.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or Sony Xperia XA1?
Sony Xperia XA1 — 160 g for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) versus 143 g for the Sony Xperia XA1.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or Sony Xperia XA1?
Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) — Jun 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) versus Apr 2017 for the Sony Xperia XA1.
Is the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) or the Sony Xperia XA1 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) 6/10 and the Sony Xperia XA1 6/10.
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