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Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) vs Google Pixel XL (128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel XL X Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) 26Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Google Pixel XL (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)

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Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A) vs Pixel XL (128GB)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.0
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+6.1"11%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP193%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.3MP
+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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo 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)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (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 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3450 mAh
+21W17%
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
+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
vs4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
1080x2520 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
449 PPIvs+534 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

28 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (114GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / AMOLED
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
(front) 8MP
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
ModelXperia 5 II (SO-52A)Pixel XL (128GB)
Other model namesソニーXperia 5 Mark II SO-52A (NTT DoCoMo) 5GVerizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyGoogle
Release date9/17/202010/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)168 grams (5.88 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-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Display typeOLEDAMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI534 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
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)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2281 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps650/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE 2500 (41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
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
12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.55µm 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3450 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered32 hours (1.3 days)
Standbyfeature not registered552 hours (23 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
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: Black, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 II (SO-52A)Google Pixel XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
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