Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 5 II vs vivo S9
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II and vivo S9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 5 II, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 7.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5 II, if you care about…
- 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)
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 409 ppi
vivo S9, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 21 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 1100 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 748,900 Best value | 733,600 |
| 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 four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink, Silver | Black, White, Blue, Turquoise |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 173 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 85.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 21 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.44″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 409 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | HDR10+, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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 n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, CDMA2000, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 4,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | 2,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos, aptX HD, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, SPP, OPP, PBAP/PAB Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 | V2072A |
