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Sony Xperia 5 II vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.9 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5 II, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 218 g
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 9.8 mm
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 748,900 | 557,056 |
| 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 1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink, Silver | Black, Red, Neon, Transparent |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 9.8 mm |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 168.6 mm |
| Weight | 163 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 82.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 21 W | 55 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.65″ 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 | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz | AMOLED, Gorilla Glass, 144Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-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, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 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 B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE Best value | A2DP, aptX, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 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 | aptX, Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 II | nubia RedMagic 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 | NX659J |
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