Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 77.8 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| ZTE | Sony |
| Android 10 | Android 5.1 |
| 2020-12-21 | 2015-09-02 |
| 6.78 x 3.07 x 0.31 inches | 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches |
| 6.98 ounces | 5.43 ounces |
| Black | Black, Gold, Green and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Glass and Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 449.00 | $ 409.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2460 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| OLED | IPS LCD |
| 389 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo 475, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2400 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 620 GPU | Adreno 430 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 200 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.56 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP | 23.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 24.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (60 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.32 | 10.56 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, 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 |
| 10.7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4220mAh Battery | 2900mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | 520 hours standby time 13.2 hours talk time |
| 6.08 | 4.88 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | 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 ZTE Axon 20 is just a bit better than the Xperia Z5, having a 77.8 score against 77.6. Even though ZTE Axon 20 is way newer than Xperia Z5, it is extremely heavier and a little bit thicker. Both of these devices come with Android OS, but the ZTE Axon 20 has 10 version and Xperia Z5 has Android 5.1 version, so it provides you some additional features.
The Xperia Z5 counts with a more vivid screen than ZTE Axon 20, because although it has a way smaller display and a bit worse 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution, it also counts with a little higher pixel density. ZTE Axon 20 features a bit superior processor than Sony Xperia Z5, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, and they both have a Octa-Core processor, the ZTE Axon 20 also counts with 5 GB more RAM memory.
The ZTE Axon 20 features a bigger storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Sony Xperia Z5, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. ZTE Axon 20 takes much clearer pictures and videos than Xperia Z5, because although it has a tinier diafragm aperture which is not good for low-light captures and video, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition, the ZTE Axon 20 also counts with a way higher resolution back facing camera, a lot bigger back camera sensor which gives a lot better image and video quality and better 60 fps video frame rate.
ZTE Axon 20 has a way better battery performance than Sony Xperia Z5, because it has 4220mAh of battery capacity instead of 2900mAh.
Although ZTE Axon 20 is a better device, it costs a bit more than the Sony Xperia Z5, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as Sony Xperia Z5. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy ZTE Axon 20, otherwise you can save some dollars and buy the Sony Xperia Z5, giving up a couple features and specs.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.