Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) vs Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco X5 vs Sony Xperia XZs phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
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? Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) 13MP |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Model | Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) |
Other model names | POCO X5 5G (22111317PG) | Sony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SS |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
Release date | 2/6/2023 | 4/1/2017 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | 1200nits[peak] 100% DCI-P3 Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
System version | Android 12 | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | MIUI 13 / 14 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 400895 (v9) Geekbench: 2088 (v5.1) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2 | 32GB (20GB available) |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | 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) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 450/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | 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 | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (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 | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | 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 | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz | 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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 17.8 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 610 hours (25.4 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black, Blue, Green | • 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 | ||
Xiaomi Poco X5 (Global 256GB) | 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 |