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| Global Score | |
| 81.3 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| 2016-10-20 | 2019-10-02 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches | 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.78 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black, Blue, Grey and Red |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 869.00 | $ 848.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2520 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | OLED |
| 534 pixels per inch | 449 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 | |
| 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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
Google Pixel XL is slightly better than the Sony Xperia 5, getting a score of 81.3 against 81. Google Pixel XL's design is a lot older, just a little bit thicker and just a bit heavier than the Sony Xperia 5. The Google Pixel XL counts with a bit more vivid screen than Xperia 5, because although it has a little bit smaller display, it also counts with a slightly higher 1440 x 2560 resolution and a bit better pixel amount in each inch of screen.
The Xperia 5 has a very superior memory for applications and games than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same 128 GB internal storage capacity, the Xperia 5 also has a SD memory card expansion slot that holds up to 512 GB. The Sony Xperia 5 features a bit superior processing unit than Google Pixel XL, because it has a greater number of faster cores and more RAM.
The Sony Xperia 5's camera is very similar to the camera in Google Pixel XL, because although the Sony Xperia 5 has a smaller sensor taking lower quality photos and videos, a lower resolution camera in the back and a worse 3840x2160 (4K) video quality, it also counts with a larger diafragm aperture to take better low light photography and videos.
Google Pixel XL counts with just a bit better battery life than Sony Xperia 5, because it has a 10 percent bigger battery size.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it is a little more expensive than the Xperia 5, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xperia 5. So if you need that extra specs, you can buy the Google Pixel XL, otherwise you can save some money and get the Xperia 5, letting go a couple features and specifications.
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