Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Google Pixel 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/17/2023 4:43 PM, updated: 9/23/2023 10:04 AM

Compare Google Pixel 7 X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4355
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!

14 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	vs	6 Advantages Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+120Hz33% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	90Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+449 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	418 PPI
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP12% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 11MP
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4355 mAh
+30W50% 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.	vs	20W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
HDR8	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
6.1"	vs	+6.3"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP72% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.7" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

35 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (220GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

OLED / AMOLED

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0	Google Pixel 7 GVU6C
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/2022	10/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/2022
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)	73.2 x 155.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.13 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	197 grams (6.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	449 PPI	418 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	90Hz
Display features	HDR8 BT.2020	1400nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)
CPU	Octa-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: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G710 MP7
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 835038 (v9) Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1) GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 812810 (v9) Geekbench: 3288 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
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) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.9"1.25µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Zeiss optics	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	11 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4064x2648 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	21mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4355 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	20W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging	20W Qi wireless charging Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green • PS5 Remote Play • Sony Alpha	• Colors: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Lemongrass
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)	Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered