Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
43.142.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
57.357.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
23 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/4.0", AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Green
Black, Blue, Pink, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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)
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI Core 3.1
Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

