Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) vs Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.1"
OLED
OLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4410
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
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24 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Model | Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Pixel 6a (GB62Z) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z5 Dual-Sim E6683, Sony Sumire DS | Pixel 6a UW GB62Z (Verizon) |
Country or region available | feature not registered | USA |
Brand | Sony | |
Release date | 10/2/2015 | 7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) | 71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in) |
Weight | 154 grams (5.39 ounces) | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
Screen size | 5.2" inches | 6.1" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 431 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 12 |
Firmware update | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 702380 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.0 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 150/50 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm |
Main camera resolution | 5520x4140 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL-3 | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + 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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2900 mAh | 4410 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 17 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 540 hours (22.5 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
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: White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green • Sony TRILUMINOS™ display • Sony X-Reality • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min • Anti-fingerprint coating • Sony Exmor RS sensor camera • 3D Surround Sound • ClearAudio+ • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min | • Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z5 (Dual E6683) | Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |