In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Sony XPERIA 5. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G928C | J9210 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.4 mm | 158 mm | Sony XPERIA 5 has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Width | 75.8 mm | 68 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has greater width than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Depth | 6.9 mm | 8.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Weight | 153 g | 164 g | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Body Colour | Gold | Black sapphire | Titanium silver | Platinum gold | Grey | |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Metal frame, Gorilla glass 6 | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| IP rating | - | IP68, IP65 | |
| SAR Value | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.216 W/kg (head) | 0.95 W/kg (body), 1.03 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 6.1" | Sony XPERIA 5 has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Display Format | QHD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 518 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 21:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 5 has HDR. |
| Display Features | - | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, CinemaWide display, Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| User Memory | 25 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.6" | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/1.6 | Sony XPERIA 5 has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | 5x | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Special Effects | Collage | HDR, Bokeh effect | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | HDR Movie mode | |
| Camera Modes | Pro mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | SteadyShot | |
| White Balance | Automatic | - | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus | Hybrid Auto focus, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Recording, Cinema Pro powered by CineAlta, Look colour management pre-sets, BIONZ X for mobile, RAW noise reduction, Eye AF, up to 10fps AF/AE, 3D Creator |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.4" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Super wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 130 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/3.4" | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Sony XPERIA 5 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 5 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4.0" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Portrait selfie effects | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | SteadyShot | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Smile shutter | Sony XPERIA 5 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | - | Display flash | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Hand Shutter, 3D Creator |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 3140 mAh | Sony XPERIA 5 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Adaptive Fast Charging | Sony XPERIA 5 has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ can be charged wirelessly. |
| Standby Time | - | 510 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 1350 minutes | Sony XPERIA 5 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 66 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs |
Talk: up to 1350 min Standby: up to 510 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4 | WMA, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, apt-X, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, apt-X HD, AAC-ELD, DSEE HX | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, Cinematic Dolby Atmos sound, Qualcomm aptX HD audio |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, RGBC-IR sensor, Significant motion detector, rotation vector sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), HD Voice, MIMO technology, Ultra Power Saving Mode, notification LED, Google Voice typing function, Dual Curved display, Noise suppression by Audience | Multitasking, HD Voice, Wi-Fi Calling, PS4 Remote Play, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Dynamic vibration system, Xperia Adaptive Charging, Game Enhancer |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Sony XPERIA 5 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, IP65, USB Power Delivery |
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