Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) vs Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Side by side comparison between Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) vs Sony Xperia XZs phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
13
MP
MP
5mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4150
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
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Model | X5Max (Platinum edition) | Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) |
Other model names | BBK Vivo X5 Max Platinum edition Dual-Sim, BBK X5Max | Sony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS |
Country or region available | China | USA |
Brand | Vivo | Sony |
Release date | 6/1/2015 | 4/1/2017 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78 x 153.9 millimeters (3.07 x 6.06 in) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
System version | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | Funtouch 2.0 UI | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T760 MP2 700MHz | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (25GB available) | 32GB (20GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 450/50 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 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat9 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) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4150 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 25 hours (1 days) | 17.8 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 610 hours (25.4 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, 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: White | • Colors: Black, Warm Silver, Ice Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Sony Exmor RS camera • 720p@960fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Vivo X5Max (Platinum edition) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
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 |