Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6 vs Sony Xperia 5 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2022 6:14 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 6:34 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4614
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) Compare Google Pixel 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR8
+6.4"5% Larger screen	vs	6.1"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP72% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.31" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.7" inches
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)	vs	+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
207 grams (7.25 ounces)	vs	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)20% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
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
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
411 PPI	vs	+449 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4614 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

38 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (218GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

AMOLED / OLED

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Other model names	Pixel 6 GR1YH (NTT Docomo, KDDI)	Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0
Country or region available	Japan	China, South Korea, Hong Kong
Brand	Google	Sony
Release date	10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)
Weight	207 grams (7.25 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6	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 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	449 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	90Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	HDR8 BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
System version	Android 12	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10)	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 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, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.31" inches	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	1.2µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 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	24mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
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 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 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	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4614 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral	• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 6 (GR1YH 256GB)	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)
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