Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 89 | 79 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| -- | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| 2020-10-15 | 2018-04-05 |
| 5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches | 5.31 x 2.56 x 0.48 inches |
| 5.33 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Just black and Sorta sage | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Aluminum | Aluminum and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 548.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 430 pixels per inch | 483 pixels per inch |
| -- | 700 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 11.34 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.23 | 10.67 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4080mAh Battery | 2870mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6 | 4.88 |
| 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 Google Pixel 5 has an overall score of 89, which is much better than the Xperia XZ2 Compact's score of 79. The Google Pixel 5 design is noticeably newer, way thinner and somewhat lighter than Xperia XZ2 Compact. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact counts with a bit superior processing unit than Google Pixel 5, although it has a smaller amount of RAM, they both have the same number of cores.
Xperia XZ2 Compact counts with a more vivid display than Google Pixel 5, because although it has a quite smaller screen and a bit lower resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, it also counts with a little bit higher screen pixels density. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact shoots a bit better videos and photos than Google Pixel 5, because although it has a tinier aperture which is not recommended for low-light photography and video, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition and the same video frame rates, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact also counts with a way more mega pixels camera in the back and a bigger sensor which gives a higher photo and video quality.
The Xperia XZ2 Compact has a greater storage for apps and games than Google Pixel 5, because although it has less internal storage, it also counts with an external SD slot that admits up to 400 GB. Google Pixel 5 features a way better battery lifetime than Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, because it has a 42% more battery size.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.