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Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Google Pixel 4 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Google Pixel 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 24Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Google Pixel 4 (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X
5.7"
POLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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 IV (XQ-CQ72)} 24 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Pixel 4 (128GB)} 3 Advantages Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)98%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (110GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs90Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2280 pixels
+449 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs443 PPI
+6.1"7%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP28%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+1/1.7" inches50%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+(front) 12MP45%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh79%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+30W67%
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
+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) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+162 grams (5.67 ounces)6%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures

33 Common items in both devices
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / P-OLED
HDR8
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
ModelXperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Pixel 4 (128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0Google Pixel 4 G020M, G020I, GA01189-US, GA01191-US
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong Kong
China, South Korea, Hong Kong
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyGoogle
Release date9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/202210/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)68.8 x 147.1 millimeters (2.71 x 5.79 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.1" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI443 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
HDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 376698 (v8)
Geekbench: 2573 (5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: 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 extras4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 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 size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + 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 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Ecru White, Green
• PS5 Remote Play
• Sony Alpha
• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Google Pixel 4 (128GB)
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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