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Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) vs LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs LG Nexus 5X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG Nexus 5X X Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) 13Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12.4
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)

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 XZ1 (Dual G8342)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342) vs Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)} 2 Advantages LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+(back) 19.2MP55%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.4MP
+(front) 13MP158%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+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)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)14%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

35 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
424 PPI
5.2"
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
ModelXperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ1 G8342 Dual-Sim, Sony PF31Google Nexus 5X, LG H790, LG Bullhead
Country or region availableHong KongJapanThailandTaiwanVietnam
Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
USAMexico
USA, Mexico
BrandSonyLG
Release date9/19/201710/20/2015
Depth7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)72.6 x 147 millimeters (2.86 x 5.79 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 418
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,20,25,26,29)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels12.4 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4056x3046 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• HDR10 compliant
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black, White, Light blue
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• Sony IMX377 sensor camera
• Laser autofocus camera
• 1.55µm pixel size
• Fast charging: up to 3h40min of use in 10min

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ1 (Dual G8342)LG Nexus 5X (H790 16GB)
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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