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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | -- |
| 2019-05-07 | 2019-10-02 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 5.78 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Black, Blue, Grey and Red |
| Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 848.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 449 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.68 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia 5 has a score of 81, which is slightly better than the Google Pixel 3a XL's global score of 78.9. Xperia 5's construction has the same thickness than the Google Pixel 3a XL, but it is just a bit lighter. Xperia 5 has a little bit better screen than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a bit higher resolution of 1080 x 2520, a quite larger screen and a little bit better pixel count per inch in the screen.
The Xperia 5 counts with a lot bigger memory for apps and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has more internal storage capacity and a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 512 GB. Sony Xperia 5 has a bit faster processing unit than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Sony Xperia 5 also has 2 GB more RAM memory.
Google Pixel 3a XL and Xperia 5 have quite similar cameras, because although the Xperia 5 has a lower video resolution, a lesser MP back-facing camera and a tinier sensor capturing less light and dull colors, it also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture for better captures and videos in low light situations.
The Google Pixel 3a XL has superior battery performance than Xperia 5, because it has 3700mAh of battery capacity instead of 3140mAh.
Although Xperia 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Google Pixel 3a XL. So if you need that extra specs, you can buy the Xperia 5, but if you don't you can save a couple dollars and get the Google Pixel 3a XL, giving up some features and specs.
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