Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 76.1 | 79.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| LG | Sony |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 5.1 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2015-09-02 |
| 5.88 x 2.91 x 0.29 inches | 6.08 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.61 ounces | 6.35 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Gold and Gray |
| Metal | Glass and Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 499.00 | $ 545.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.3 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2160 x 3840 pixels (4K) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 554 pixels per inch | 801 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.7 | 10.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9 | 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 + 8.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 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 | |
| 2800mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3430mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 630 hours standby time 15.2 hours talk time |
| 4.8 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xperia Z5 Premium is a little bit better than LG G5, having a score of 79.8 against 76.1. These devices include Android OS (operating system), but Xperia Z5 Premium has 5.1 version while LG G5 has Android 8.0 Oreo. The Xperia Z5 Premium is an a little thicker and heavier device than the LG G5.
Xperia Z5 Premium features a little better performance than LG G5, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM, it also counts with an extra graphics processing unit and a higher number of cores. The Xperia Z5 Premium counts with a much better screen than LG G5, because it has a quite bigger screen, a much better 3840 x 2160px resolution and a better display pixel density.
The Xperia Z5 Premium captures a little bit better pictures and videos than LG G5, and although they both have the same diafragm aperture, the same (4K) video quality and the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the Xperia Z5 Premium also has a much better resolution back camera and a bigger back camera sensor providing a higher image quality.
The LG G5 has a very superior memory for games and applications than Sony Xperia Z5 Premium, and although they both have equal internal memory, the LG G5 also has a slot for an SD memory card that supports up to 1,95 TB. Xperia Z5 Premium has longer battery lifetime than LG G5, because it has a 23 percent greater battery capacity.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is a little more expensive than LG G5, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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