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Google Pixel 3 XL vs Sony Xperia 5

What Pixel 3 XL does better (10) and where Xperia 5 wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 3 XL
Google · 2018Pixel 3 XL
5.8Score
10 advantages≈ $320
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Sony Xperia 5
Sony · 2019Xperia 5
5.7Score
16 advantages≈ $310
5.2Display5.1
3.5Performance5.3
6.4Camera7.3
3.0Battery2.6
7.6Features4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 3 XLXperia 5
76.7 × 1587.968 × 1588.2
Pixel 3 XLXperia 5Difference
Height158 mm158 mm=
Width76.7 mm68 mm+8.7 mm
Thickness7.9 mm8.2 mm−0.3 mm
Weight184 g164 g+20 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 3 XL better than Xperia 5?

  1. Wireless chargingYes · Xperia 5: No
  2. NFCYes · Xperia 5: No
  3. Battery capacity3,430 mAh vs 3,140 mAh+9%
  4. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx5+60%
  5. eSIMYes · Xperia 5: No
  6. Pixel density523 ppi vs 449 ppi+16%
  7. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.1″+3%
  8. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,080 px+33%
  9. Thickness7.9 mm vs 8.2 mm+4%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio83.1% vs 81.2%+2%

Why is Xperia 5 better than Pixel 3 XL?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,451 vs 2,624+81%
  2. AnTuTu score568,672 vs 782,567+38%
  3. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  4. Telephoto cameraNo · Pixel 3 XL: Yes
  5. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme460 vs 878+91%
  6. Rear cameras1 vs 33×
  7. Measured brightness409 nits vs 569 nits+39%
  8. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  9. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 3 XL: Yes
  10. Ultra-wide cameraNo · Pixel 3 XL: Yes
  11. Dual SIMNo · Pixel 3 XL: Yes
  12. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2.84 GHz+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 3 XLGoogle Pixel 3 XL≈ $3205.8
Sony Xperia 5Sony Xperia 5≈ $3105.7
Design
Weight184 g164 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.2 mm
Height158 mm158 mm
Width76.7 mm68 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx5
Glass protectionGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
ColoursWhite, Black, PinkBlack, Gray, Blue, Red
Display
Screen size6.3″6.1″
PanelOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,440 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,960 px2,520 px
Pixel density523 ppi449 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits400 nits
Measured brightness409 nits569 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.1%81.2%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process10 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2.84 GHz
GPUAdreno 630Adreno 640
AnTuTu score568,672782,567
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)1,4512,624
3DMark Wild Life Extreme460878
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1UFS 2.1
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Main sensor size1/2.55"1/2.6"
Rear cameras13
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoYes
Optical zoom—2×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,430 mAh3,140 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Charged in 30 min43%53%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power10 W—
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.13.1
Satellite navigationGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
BarometerYesYes
Sensorsproximity, accelerometer, gyro, light, compass, barometer, fingerprintproximity, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, color spectrum, fingerprint
SAR (head)1.39 W/kg1.03 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceStock Android—

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