Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 5 III vs Huawei Mate X2
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 III and Huawei Mate X2: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Mate X2, ahead on Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.6 | 6.8 |
| Camera | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5 III, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 413 ppi
- Weight
- 168 g
- against 295 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.2 mm
- against 14.7 mm
Huawei Mate X2, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 55 W
- against 30 W
- Usable Surface
- 87.3 %
- against 81.4 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 9000 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | Mali-G78 MP24 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 3.13 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 880,000 | 632,818 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,363 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,860 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-X1 core at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 1 Cortex-A77 core at 3.13 GHz, 3 Cortex-A77 cores at 2.54 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.05 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink, Rose Gold | Black, White, Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Rose Gold, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 14.7 mm |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 145.8 mm |
| Body Height | 157 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 168 g Best value | 295 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.4 % | 87.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 55 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 590 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 2,200 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 413 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, OLED, 120Hz | OLED, Foldable Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 6.45″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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, 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 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, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 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 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 n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, FM Radio, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, EDR, HID, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 III | Mate X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | XQBQ62/G, XQBQ52G.UKCX, XQBQ52B.UKCX, XQ-BQ52, XQ-BQ72, XQ-BQ42, XQ-BQ62, SO-53B | TET-AN00 |
