Samsung Galaxy A20s
#4057
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
#4092Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
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 Ultra has a 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the A20s is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the XA1 Ultra utilizes a Mediatek Helio P20, with both offering 32GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the A20s having a triple rear camera setup of 13 MP, 8 MP, and 5 MP, compared to the XA1 Ultra's 23 MP rear camera, which excels in detail.
- The A20s has a larger 4000 mAh battery, providing longer usage time than the XA1 Ultra's 2700 mAh.
- Software-wise, the A20s runs Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 11), while the XA1 Ultra comes with Android 7.0 (upgradable to Android 8.0), indicating a more modern software experience on the A20s.
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the XA1 Ultra includes Gorilla Glass 4 for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20s
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
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 Ultra Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
6.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 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 4GB RAM, 64GB 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
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
16 MP, f/2.0, 23mm (wide), 1/2.6", OIS, AF
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 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)
165 x 79 x 8.1 mm (6.50 x 3.11 x 0.32 in)
Weight
183 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum/plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Red, Green
White, Black, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM (G3221, G3223)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (G3212, G3226)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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, dual-band, 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
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes