Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 5 II vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II and Huawei nova 8 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 5 II, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5 II, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 748,900
- against 467,000
- 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
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 21 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Usable Surface
- 89.3 %
- against 82 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.58 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 748,900 Best value | 467,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,138 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,178 | — |
| CPU Description | 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. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink, Silver | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 21 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 | ANG-AN00 |
