Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4 XL vs Sony Xperia 5 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2021 5:50 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	vs	21 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
+1440x3040 pixels61% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2520 pixels
+534 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	449 PPI
+6.3"3% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)109% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+163 grams (5.71 ounces)18% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
90Hz	vs	+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP28% Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/1.7" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3700 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+21W17% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

P-OLED / OLED

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.7 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Other model names	Google Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US	Xperia 5 Mark II XQAS72 (256GB+8GB RAM) 5G
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Google	Sony
Release date	10/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019	9/17/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)	68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Display type	P-OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display DCI-P3 100%	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
System version	Android 10	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 426757 (v8) Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) USA version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)	LTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange • Google Pay	• Colors: Black, Grey, Blue, Pink • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered