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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Sony Xperia Z5

  • Samsung Galaxy S6

  • Sony Xperia Z5

Samsung Galaxy S6

8.9 / 10 (pro rating)

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Sony Xperia Z5

7.9 / 10 (pro rating)

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop)Android (7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.65 in x 2.78 in x 0.27 in5.75 in x 2.83 in x 0.29 in
Weight4.87 oz5.43 oz
Rugged Yes (Water, Dust proof)
IP certified Yes (IP68)
MaterialsMain body: glassMain body: glass
FeaturesTouch sensitive control keys 
BiometricsFingerprint (touch)Fingerprint (touch)
Keys  
Left sideYes 
Volume control 
Right sideYesYes
Lock/Unlock keyVolume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Available color optionsBlack, Gold, Blue, WhiteBlack, Gold, Pink, Green, White

Display

Physical size 5.09 in5.2 in
Display resolutionOther (1440x2560 pixels)Other (1080x1920 pixels)
TechnologySuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio70.48%71%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorOleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Tempered Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipSamsung Exynos 7 OctaQualcomm Snapdragon 810
Processor modelARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core,2100 MHz,64-bit,14nm)ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core,2000 MHz,64-bit)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Mali-T760 MP8)Yes (Adreno 430)
RAM3 GB3 GB
Memory architectureDual-channelDual-channel
TypeLPDDR4LPDDR4
Built-in storage128 GB32 GB
Maximum User Storage 23 GB
Memory card support Yes (up to 200 GB)
Type  microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

Camera

CameraYes (16 megapixels)Yes (23 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (LED)
Aperture sizeF1.9 
Focal length (35mm equivalent)28mm24mm
Camera sensor size1/2.6"1/2.3"
Pixel size1.12μm 
Hardware FeaturesOptical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)Autofocus (Phase detection)
Software FeaturesManual focus, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingDigital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, EffectsHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps))Yes (3840x2160 (4K))
Recording formatMPEG4, H.264 
FeaturesOptical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video callingContinuous autofocus, Video calling
Additional cameraYes (5 megapixels)Yes (5 megapixels)
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR) 
Video capture2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)1920x1080 (1080p HD)

Battery

Capacity2550 mAh2900 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
Fast Charge Yes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0)
Wireless chargingBuilt-in (Qi, Powermat) 
Battery timesTalk time (3G) : 23 hours / Music playback : 57 hours / Video playback : 13 hoursTalk time: 13.2 hours / Stand-by time: 22 days (520 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 17 hours / Stand-by time 3G: 23 days (540 hours) / Stand-by time 4G: 21 days (500 hours) / Music playback : 87 hours / Video playback : 8.7 hours
Internet use  
3G10 %01.0f hours 
LTE12%01.0f hours 
Wi-Fi12%01.0f hours 

Multimedia

Screen mirroringDLNA, Wireless screen shareDLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL, MirrorLink
Radio Yes (Type: Type: FM)
Features  Stereo, RDS
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation, Video recording) 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker

Internet browsing

SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 40 )
DataLTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTSLTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
2G DataEDGE, GPRSEDGE, GPRS
nano-SIMYesYes
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
NotificationsService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timerCalendar, Alarm, Calculator
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google TalkHangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDDVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Hearing Aid Compatibility Yes 
Hearing Aid Compatibility ratingM3, T3 

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.1)Yes (4.1)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
Dual antennas, MIMOMIMO
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
USBYes (USB 2.0)Yes (USB 2.0)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Connector type microUSBmicroUSB
Mobile PaymentSamsung Pay 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory ApprovalYesYes
FCC ID valueA3LSMG920APY7-PM0901
FCC ID link linklink
Date approvedMar 02, 2015Sep 13, 2015
US SAR  
Head0.49 W/kg0.55 W/kg
Body0.96 W/kg0.59 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission1.25 W/kg1.16 W/kg
Wireless Router1.04 W/kg0.64 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Mar 01, 2015)Yes (Sep 02, 2015)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateApr 10, 2015Oct 02, 2015

Shopping information

MSRP price€899 

US carrier availability

CarrierT-Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Verizon (Discontinued (Oct 30, 2017)), AT&T (Discontinued (Jul 17, 2017)), Sprint (Discontinued (Aug 17, 2018)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Feb 12, 2018)), Boost Mobile (Available (Apr 14, 2015)), Cricket (Discontinued (Aug 03, 2017)), MetroPCS (Discontinued (Nov 30, 2017)), Southern LINC (Available (Oct 30, 2017))