Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) vs Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Go vs Samsung Galaxy A05 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 3:33 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:43 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Sony Xperia Go X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)77% Lighter	vs	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)11% Thinner
320x480 pixels	vs	+720x1600 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+262 PPI59% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+6.7"91% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 8MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1305 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+7 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus	Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055M/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2012	10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)	78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	195 grams (6.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	3.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	262 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1305 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Light Green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055M/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	0.7W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head)	feature not registered