LG Nexus 5X
#3292
Sony Xperia X Compact
#2858Category Breakdown
LG Nexus 5X
Sony Xperia X Compact
Performance
58.665.1
Camera
64.636.8
Display
58.956.5
Battery
22.722.7
Build
71.888.3
Connectivity
66.865.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
42.345.6
Summary
- The LG Nexus 5X features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the 4.6-inch display of the Sony Xperia X Compact, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus 5X is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset, while the Xperia X Compact uses a Snapdragon 650, with the latter having more RAM at 3GB versus the 2GB in the Nexus.
- The camera on the Xperia X Compact is superior with a 23 MP rear sensor compared to the 12.3 MP of the Nexus, although both have a 5 MP front camera.
- Both devices have a 2700 mAh battery, but the Xperia X Compact supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both run on Android 6.0, upgradable to 8.0, but the Xperia X Compact includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Nexus 5X
Sony Xperia X Compact
General
Release Date
2015
2016, September 08
Announced
2015
2016, September 01
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPU
Adreno 418
Adreno 510
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.3 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.55µm
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.4µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 in)
129 x 65 x 9.5 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight
136 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Carbon, Quartz, Ice
White, Universe black, Mist blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.66 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass