Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 81 | 80.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | ZTE |
| -- | Android 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2019-10-02 | 2019-05-10 |
| 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches | 6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 inches |
| 5.78 ounces | 6.28 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Grey and Red | Blue |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 848.00 | $ 600.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | AMOLED |
| 449 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 14.14 | 20.26 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.60 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 11.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 11.22 |
| 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 | |
| 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.12 | 5.92 |
| 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia 5 is a little bit better than ZTE Axon 10 Pro, with a global score of 81 against 80.2. Although Sony Xperia 5 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro were released with only 5 months difference, Sony Xperia 5's design is just a bit thicker but also just a bit lighter. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro counts with a little better processing power than Xperia 5, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro also has more RAM.
The Xperia 5 features a bit better display than ZTE Axon 10 Pro, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a little better pixel density and a quite better 1080 x 2520 resolution. ZTE Axon 10 Pro captures better videos and photos than Xperia 5, because although it has a tinier aperture, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video resolution, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro also counts with a way better resolution camera in the back and better video frame rates.
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro counts with a superior storage capacity for games and applications than Xperia 5, because it has 128 GB more internal storage and an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 1,95 TB. ZTE Axon 10 Pro has improved battery life than Sony Xperia 5, because it has a 27% greater battery size.
Although Sony Xperia 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than ZTE Axon 10 Pro, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the ZTE Axon 10 Pro. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get ZTE Axon 10 Pro, and give up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your savings.
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