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Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO) 24Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X
5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)

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Xperia 5 II (A002SO)} 24 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO) vs Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)9%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4
+128GB (110GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (50GB available)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)45%
Lighter
vs236 grams (8.26 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)49%
Thinner
vs11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.1"5%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP15%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.7" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.3" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3540 mAh
+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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
1080x2520 pixelsvs+2160x3840 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
449 PPIvs+760 PPI69%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

26 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
ModelXperia 5 II (A002SO)Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Other model namesソニーXperia 5 Mark II SOG02 (SoftBank Corp) 5GSony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date9/17/20207/30/2018
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)236 grams (8.26 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)2160x3840 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI760 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11, 12, 17, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA (77)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
(dual camera)
19.2 megapixels
12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 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, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
USBUSB 3.1 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 outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3540 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
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: Black, Grey, Blue, Pink
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• 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

Sony Xperia 5 II (A002SO)Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)
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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