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| Global Score | |
| 73.5 | 76.4 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Xiaomi |
| -- | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
| 2016-10-02 | 2016-09-29 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 5.73 x 2.77 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 5.11 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Gold, Gray, Pink and Silver |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| $ 282.00 | $ 345.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 424 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 600 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2340 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.88 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 4.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 24.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | -- |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2900mAh Battery | 3200mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.88 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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
Xiaomi Mi 5s has an overall score of 76.4, which is slightly better than Xperia XZ's general score of 73.5. Xiaomi Mi 5s's construction has the same thickness than the Xperia XZ, but it is lighter. Xiaomi Mi 5s has just a bit better looking display than Xperia XZ. Both have the same display density, the same resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a display of the same size.
Xiaomi Mi 5s has a greater storage capacity to store more apps and games than Sony Xperia XZ, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory capacity. Xiaomi Mi 5s has a little faster CPU than Xperia XZ, and although they both have 4 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Mi 5s also has a higher amount of RAM.
Xperia XZ shoots slightly better photos and videos than Xiaomi Mi 5s, and although they both have the same diafragm aperture, the same 3840x2160 video quality, a 0.43 inches back-facing camera sensor and the same video frame rate, the Xperia XZ also has a camera in the back with a way better 23 MP resolution.
Xiaomi Mi 5s counts with just a little better battery duration than Sony Xperia XZ, because it has a 10 percent larger battery size.
Xiaomi Mi 5s is more expensive than the Xperia XZ, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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