Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 5 vs Sony Xperia 5 II
Comparison between Google Pixel 5 and Sony Xperia 5 II: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 5 II, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 6.0 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 5, if you care about…
- Weight
- 151 g
- against 163 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Usable Surface
- 85.9 %
- against 82 %
Sony Xperia 5 II, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 748,900
- against 330,500
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 330,500 | 748,900 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,138 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 3,178 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime core, one 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold core, and six 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A77 core at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex-A77 cores at 2.42 GHz, and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Body Width | 70.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Body Height | 144.7 mm | 158 mm |
| Weight | 151 g Best value | 163 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % Best value | 82 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,080 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 21 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 12 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6″ | 6.1″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,520 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 432 ppi | 449 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+ | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, eSIM, DLNA, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, ANT+, Three Microphones | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 5 | Xperia 5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GD1YQ, GTT9Q, G5NZ6 | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 |
