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| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Sony |
| -- | Android 5.1 |
| 2017-11-02 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.87 x 2.87 x 0.32 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches |
| 5.01 ounces | 5.43 ounces |
| Blue | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Plastic | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 349.00 | $ 409.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| S-LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.2 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 508 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 24.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Li - Ion Battery | 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time |
| 4.56 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia Z5 has a global score of 77.6, which is a little bit better than HTC U11 life's score of 74.5. Sony Xperia Z5's body is just a little thinner than HTC U11 life, although it is a bit heavier and was released 2 years before. Sony Xperia Z5 has a bit more powerful processor than HTC U11 life, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount and 8 CPU cores, the Sony Xperia Z5 also has an extra graphics processing unit.
Sony Xperia Z5 has a more vivid screen than HTC U11 life. Both of them have a display with the same size, an equal 1920 x 1080 resolution and the same pixel density. Sony Xperia Z5 has a slightly better camera than HTC U11 life, and although they both have the same (4K) video definition and the same video frame rates, the Sony Xperia Z5 also has a larger aperture and a much better resolution back camera.
The HTC U11 life features a superior memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Xperia Z5, and although they both have exactly the same internal storage capacity, the HTC U11 life also has a slot for an SD memory card that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB. Xperia Z5 has just a bit better battery life than HTC U11 life, because it has a 12 percent bigger battery size.
Sony Xperia Z5 costs more money than HTC U11 life, but you can get a better phone for that few extra dollars.
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