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Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) vs Blu Hero (S180)

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

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Compare Blu Hero X Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) 31Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.3
MP
32MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)

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!

Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)} 31 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42) vs Hero (S180)} 4 Advantages Blu Hero (S180)
+8GB LPDDR4X255 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+128GB (110GB available)1759 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC127 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 8GB microSD
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)63%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1 billion3845 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x2520 pixels34 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+449 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs143 PPI
+6.1"118%
Larger screen
vs2.8"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP26 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs2G GPRS
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps41666 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Barometer, Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
163 grams (5.71 ounces)vs+90 grams (3.15 ounces)81%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Analog TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere

1 Common items in both devices
3.5mm jack
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
ModelXperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Hero (S180)
Other model namesソニーXperia 5 Mark II XQAS42 (Dual-SIM) 5GBlu Hero S180 Single SIM
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
feature not registered
BrandSonyBlu
Release date9/17/202012/1/2011
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)57 x 104 millimeters (2.24 x 4.09 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)90 grams (3.15 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
Display typeOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size6.1" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~41% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI143 PPI
Colors1 billion260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Not supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
System versionAndroid 10Proprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)feature not registered
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)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X32MB
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
UFS 3.0
64MB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 28, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
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
1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fpsSupported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedAnalog TV
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WMA, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh950 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5feature not registered
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, Blue, Pink, Brown, White, Green
• Facebook, Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS42)Blu Hero (S180)
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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