Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) vs Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 V vs Realme 14 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/9/2025 10:07 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:21 PM

Compare Realme 14 X Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Realme 14 (256GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia 5 V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)

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!

20 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	vs	9 Advantages Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+182 grams (6.37 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+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 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	395 PPI
+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP20% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 50MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-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	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8GB LPDDR5	vs	+12GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8% Thinner
6.1"	vs	+6.67"9% Larger screen
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 16MP33% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 14	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
5000 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
30W	vs	+45W50% 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.
IP68 certified	vs	+IP68/IP69 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

256GB (220GB available) / 256GB (222GB available)

UFS 3.1

OLED / AMOLED

120Hz

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
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Model	Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 5G Free Fire RE608EL1
Country or region available	China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Realme
Release date	9/1/2023	3/27/2025
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 154 millimeters (2.68 x 6.06 in)	75.65 x 163.15 millimeters (2.98 x 6.42 in)
Weight	182 grams (6.37 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68/IP69 certified: water immersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes, waterproof against high-pressure water jets, and dust protection.
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Display type	OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87% (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	395 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	HDR10 BT.2020	2000nits[peak] Touch Sampling Rate: 180Hz
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	Realme UI 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (SM6650) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.2GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core) 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Single-core) 3x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	Qualcomm Adreno 810 (895MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 946043 (v9), 1117739 (v10) Geekbench: 4546 (v5.5), 5059 (v6.0) GFXBench: 99fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 760396 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (222GB 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 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
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)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 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 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary 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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.5"PDAF	50 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.35" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120fps 10-bit HDR Slow motion Zeiss optics	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60/120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 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	5.3 + 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 [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Blue, Platinum Silver • PS5 Remote Play (compatible) • Sony Alpha (compatible)	• Colors: Silver, Titanium, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 5 V (XQ-DE72)	Realme 14 (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.95W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)	feature not registered