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| Global Score | |
| 81 | 77.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Sony |
| 2019-10-02 | 2017-04-05 |
| 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.78 ounces | 5.68 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Grey and Red | Black, Blue and Silver |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 848.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 449 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.14 | 8.88 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 25.00mm 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 (960 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 12.87 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| 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, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 2900mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.12 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| 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
Sony Xperia 5 is a little bit better than the Sony Xperia XZs, having a score of 81 against 77.2. Sony Xperia 5's construction has the same thickness than Sony Xperia XZs, but it is just a little heavier. Sony Xperia 5 features a bit more vivid display than Sony Xperia XZs, because it has a slightly higher 1080 x 2520 pixels resolution, a little bit better display density and a larger screen.
The Sony Xperia 5 has a bit better CPU than Sony Xperia XZs, because it has a higher amount of RAM memory and a larger number of cores. The Xperia 5 features a lot bigger memory capacity for apps and games than Sony Xperia XZs, because it has more internal storage capacity and an external memory card slot that allows up to 512 GB.
Xperia XZs shoots greater pictures and videos than Xperia 5, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not nice for low-light photos and videos, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the Xperia XZs also counts with a lot more MP camera in the back, higher video frame rate and a bigger back camera sensor capturing higher quality videos and pictures.
The Sony Xperia 5 has just a bit better battery life than Xperia XZs, because it has a 3140mAh battery capacity against 2900mAh.
Sony Xperia 5 costs more money than Xperia XZs, but it's still a convenient choice, as you can get a much better phone for that extra money.
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