Sony Xperia 5 vs Apple iPad 4 (4G 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 vs Apple iPad 4 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2520
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3140
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
11560
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Sony Xperia 5
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15 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front |
60Hz |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
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Model | Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia 5 J8210, J8270, J9210, Sony Horus | iPad 4 A1459 (4G LTE), A1460 (CDMA) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Apple |
Release date | 10/2/2019 | 11/2/2012, Announced: 10/1/2012 |
Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in) | 185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in) |
Weight | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) | 662 grams (23.17 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Display type | OLED | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.1" inches | 9.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2520 pixels (21:9) | 1536x2048 pixels (4:3) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 449 PPI | 264 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 6.0 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | iOS 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 32bit: Apple A6X (32nm) |
CPU | 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) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.4GHz Swift (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | PowerVR SGX543 (4-core, 300MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1600/150 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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, A1460 version: CDMA 800/1900/2100 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | A1459 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1460 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) VoLTE | LTE Cat3 A1459 version: LTE (Bands 4, 17) A1460 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 13) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical 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 only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, MOV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Not supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3140 mAh | 11560 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 10 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 720 hours (30 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice recorder |
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: Blue, Red, Black, Grey • Display: 21:9, DCI-P3 100%, HDR BT.2020 • Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound • USB Power Delivery 2.0 | • Colors: Black, White • Retina display • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • FaceTime HD |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia 5 | iPad 4 (4G 16GB) | |
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 |