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OnePlus 5T (128GB) vs Sony Xperia 5

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 5T vs Sony Xperia 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 5 X OnePlus 5T (128GB) 09Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5

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!

5T (128GB)} 9 Advantages OnePlus 5T (128GB) vs Xperia 5} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia 5
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage
Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 16MP99%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+3300 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3140 mAh
+20W11%
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.
vs18W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1080x2520 pixels17%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+449 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.01"vs+6.1"1%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 20MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/2.6" inches8%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps167%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
128GB (115GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
 
ModelOnePlus 5T (128GB)Xperia 5
Other model namesOnePlus 5T (8GB RAM), One Plus 5T A5010Sony Xperia 5 J8210, J8270, J9210, Sony Horus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusSony
Release date11/16/201710/2/2019
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 156.1 millimeters (2.95 x 6.15 in)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
Display typeOptic AMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.01" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI449 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps1600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat19 (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)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"27mm1.0µmAFPDAF
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length20mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh3140 mAh
Charger, watts20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Slate Gray
• 2.5D glass screen
• Screen protector pre-applied
• Oxygen OS 4.7
• Dirac HD sound
• Dash Charge
• Sony IMX 398 back camera
• Sony IMX 371 front camera
• Colors: Blue, Red, Black, Grey
• Display: 21:9, DCI-P3 100%, HDR BT.2020
• Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound
• USB Power Delivery 2.0

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 5T (128GB)Sony Xperia 5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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