LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)

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Side by side comparison between LG Nexus 5X vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 9:08 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:05 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166) Compare LG Nexus 5X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)

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!

4 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)74% Lighter	vs	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)51% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+760 PPI79% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.8"12% Larger screen
(back) 12.4MP	vs	+(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP152% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2700 mAh	vs	+3540 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

1/2.3" inches

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Other model names	Google Nexus 5X, LG H791, LG Bullhead	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Dual-sim, Sony PF12
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	LG	Sony
Release date	10/20/2015	7/30/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)	80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	2160x3840 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	760 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 418	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,17,18,19,20,26,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Back camera (main camera)	12.4 megapixels	(dual camera) 19.2 megapixels 12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
Main camera resolution	4056x3046 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.264, H.263, DivX	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	3540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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: Black, White, Light blue • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • Sony IMX377 sensor camera • Laser autofocus camera • 1.55µm pixel size • Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min	• Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver • HDR10 display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Nexus 5X (H791 16GB)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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