Samsung Galaxy A20s
#3565
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
#3342Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Performance
62.766.7
Camera
19.136.0
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.126.4
Build
83.374.8
Connectivity
50.562.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.141.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A20s features a larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A20s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the XA1 Plus uses a Mediatek Helio P20, with the latter offering a slightly higher clock speed.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the A20s having a triple rear camera setup at 13 MP, while the XA1 Plus boasts a 23 MP rear camera, providing superior image quality.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A20s at 4000 mAh compared to the XA1 Plus's 3430 mAh, allowing for longer usage.
- Both devices run on Android, but the A20s offers a more recent version with One UI Core 3.1, enhancing the software experience compared to the XA1 Plus, which is limited to Android 8.0.
- Build quality is also notable, as the XA1 Plus features Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the A20s has a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
General
Release Date
2019, September 24
2017
Announced
2019, September 24
2017
Description
Versions: SM-A207F/DS (Global), SM-A207M/DS (LATAM, Brazil), SM-A2070 (HK, China)
Also known as Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6.5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Mali-T880MP2
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3430 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3430 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.3 x 77.5 x 8 mm (6.43 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
155 x 75 x 8.7 mm (6.10 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Green
Black, Blue, Pink, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.43 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass