Sony Xperia 1 II
#320
vivo iQOO Z5
#961Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia 1 II
vivo iQOO Z5
Performance
92.986.8
Camera
96.965.2
Display
89.484.2
Battery
88.733.7
Build
81.671.6
Connectivity
87.977.5
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
81.365.3
Summary
- The Sony Xperia 1 II features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 6 on both front and back, while the vivo iQOO Z5 has a more basic construction with Panda Glass and a plastic frame.
- The Xperia 1 II offers a superior OLED display with a 4K resolution and HDR support, compared to the Z5's IPS LCD with a lower 1080p resolution and a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia 1 II is powered by the Snapdragon 865, providing a more robust experience than the Snapdragon 778G in the Z5.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the Xperia 1 II featuring a versatile triple-camera setup with optical image stabilization, while the Z5 has a higher megapixel count but lacks OIS.
- The Xperia 1 II has a smaller 4000mAh battery with wireless charging, whereas the Z5 boasts a larger 5000mAh battery and faster wired charging but no wireless option.
- Software-wise, the Xperia 1 II runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, while the Z5 comes with Android 11 and a custom interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
vivo iQOO Z5
General
Release Date
2020, February 24
2021, September 23
Announced
2020, February 24
2021, September 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.67"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, HDR BT.2020
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 650 nits (typ)
Resolution
1644 x 3840 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~643 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1644
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 642L
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF0.3 MP, TOF 3D, (depth)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p@30/60/120fps; 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
21W wired, PD11W wireless
44W wired, 50% in 26 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.1 x 71.1 x 7.6 mm (6.5 x 2.80 x 0.30 in)
164.7 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm (6.48 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
181.4 g
193 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Purple, Mirror Lake Green
Arctic Dawn, Mystic Space, Cyber Grid, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (6CA) Cat19 1600/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 11, Funtouch 12 (International), OriginOS for iQOO 1.0 (China)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass