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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Sony Xperia 5 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) 14Points
8"
OLED

2076x2152

48
MP

10mp

16GB
RAM

Octa-core

4650
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62) Compare Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold X
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)

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!

Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)} 14 Advantages Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB) vs Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
+16GB LPDDR5X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR5
+256GB (220GB available)112%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (104GB available)
+5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)61%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR8
+2076x2152 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2520 pixels
+8"31%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 10.8MP + 10.5MP93%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
vs5G Sub6
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
257 grams (9 ounces)vs+172 grams (6.02 ounces)49%
Lighter
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
374 PPIvs+449 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.7" inches18%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(front) 12MP20%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4650 mAhvs+5000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21Wvs+30W43%
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.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

36 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LTPO OLED / OLED
120Hz
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
ModelPixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 9 Pro Fold GC15SSony Xperia 5 IV (e-SIM) XQCQ62B-GC, XQCQ62G.GC
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
USA
USA
BrandGoogleSony
Release date9/4/2024, Announced: 8/13/20249/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022
Depth5.1 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)150.2 x 155.2 millimeters (5.91 x 6.11 in)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)
Weight257 grams (9 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Folded: 10.5mm x 77.1mm x 155.2mm
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Display typeLTPO OLEDOLED
Screen size8" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2076x2152 pixels (1:1)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)374 PPI449 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Extra display: OLED 6.3" (1080x2424), 422 ppi, 120Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
HDR8
BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
System versionAndroid 14Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (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 controllerARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1222235 (v10)
Geekbench: 4783 (v6)
AnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
RAM memory16GB LPDDR5X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
mmWave (257, 258, 260, 261)
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWaveGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
10.8MP telephoto f/3.1112mm1/3.2"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
10.5MP ultrawide f/2.2127°1/3.4"PDAF
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.7" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR
Extra camera: 10MP wide (f/2.2 23mm 1/3.94" PDAF)
4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length23mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.94" inches1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4650 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts21W 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 charging75W Qi wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Hazel, Rose quartz
• Google Cast
• FeliCa
• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green
• PS5 Remote Play
• Sony Alpha

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (GC15S 256GB)Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ62)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
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