Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
Quick Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016). In terms of display resolution, Sony Xperia 1 VI has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Sony Xperia 1 VI has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.2 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 136990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December, 2015. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 15, 2024. The Expected cost of Sony Xperia 1 VI is Rs. 136990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has screen size of 5.2 inches which falls short to Sony Xperia 1 VI's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Sony Xperia 1 VI has OLED Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 424 PPI & Sony's phone has only 396 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Sony Xperia 1 VI has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)'s lower 2 GB RAM. Sony Xperia 1 VI has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VI's 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Sony Xperia 1 VI will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1.1 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) | Sony Xperia 1 VI |
| General | ||
| Model | Xperia 1 VI | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December, 2015 | May 15, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71 x 144.8 x 7.3 mm | 74 x 162 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 155 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Platinum silver, Khaki green, Scar red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.2 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 424 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.5% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Screen Protection | |
| Notch | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eSIM | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.35", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.3-ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 85mm, f/3.5, 170mm 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Zeiss optics |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 12 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 | |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 2900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |