Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) vs Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A15 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/18/2024 5:39 PM, updated: 3/18/2024 7:37 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A15 X Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
+188 grams (6.58 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	200 grams (7 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+396 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6"	vs	+6.5"8% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 5MP + 2MP149% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh85% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3223 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS	Galaxy A15 4G LTE SM-A155F/Dual-SIM NFC
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2017	12/16/2023, Announced: 12/11/2023
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)	76.8 x 160.1 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	396 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 6.1
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 317085 (v9), 375321 (v10) Geekbench: 1928 (v5), 1936 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	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 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) 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 XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.2 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	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	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4616x3464 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16.3 hours	51 hours (2.1 days)
Standby	708 hours (29.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera	• Colors: Brave Black, Optimistic Blue, Magical Blue, Personality Yellow
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3223)	Galaxy A15 (SM-A155F/DSN 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.42W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)