Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306) vs Google Pixel XL (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia T2 Ultra vs Google Pixel XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/21/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel XL X Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Google Pixel XL (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia T2 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (128GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	vs	25 Advantages Google Pixel XL (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+6"9% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(back) 13MP4% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.3MP
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)22 times More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+168 grams (5.88 ounces)2% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+534 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.3 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)15% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Pixel XL (128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Single-sim, Sony Tianchi	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	3/1/2014	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.8 x 165.2 millimeters (3.3 x 6.5 in)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	6" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	534 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	650/75 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)	LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
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, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS camera sensor • 3D Surround Sound • Sony Clear Audio+ • 50GB Box cloud storage • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5306)	Google Pixel XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.22W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.22W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)