Samsung Galaxy J4
#3220
Sony Xperia ZR
#5292Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy J4
Sony Xperia ZR
Performance
54.052.0
Camera
27.936.0
Display
80.419.1
Battery
24.220.8
Build
82.782.1
Connectivity
47.755.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.928.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy J4 features a larger 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the Sony Xperia ZR's 4.55-inch TFT screen, offering better color reproduction and viewing angles.
- In terms of performance, the J4 is powered by the Exynos 7570 Quad chipset with 2GB or 3GB of RAM, while the Xperia ZR uses the older Snapdragon S4 Pro with 2GB of RAM, making the J4 more capable for multitasking.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the J4 has a slightly wider aperture at f/1.9, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The J4 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the ZR's 2300 mAh, likely providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the J4 runs Android 8.0 Oreo, offering a more updated experience than the Xperia ZR, which originally shipped with Android 4.1.2 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1 Lollipop.
- Both phones have a plastic build, but the J4 is heavier at 175g versus the ZR's 138g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy J4
Sony Xperia ZR
General
Release Date
2018
2013
Announced
2018
2013
Description
Versions: J400F/DS (Global DS); J400G/DS
Also known as Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Sony Xperia ZR LTE, Sony Xperia ZR HSPA+
Display
Size
5.5"
4.55"
Type
Super AMOLED
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7570 Quad (14 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Mali-T720 MP2
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
VGA
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151.7 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (5.97 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm (5.17 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)
Weight
175 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Gold, Orchid Gray
Black, White, Pink, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.36 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.76 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass