Sony Xperia 5 II
#652
ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
#656Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia 5 II
ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
Performance
88.688.8
Camera
96.575.7
Display
91.779.9
Battery
28.188.7
Build
81.678.7
Connectivity
88.178.6
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
72.772.6
Summary
- The Sony Xperia 5 II features a compact build with Gorilla Glass 6 on both front and back, weighing 163g, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G is slightly larger and heavier at 175g, also utilizing glass and aluminum.
- The Xperia 5 II has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother visuals compared to the Axon 10 Pro's 6.47-inch AMOLED display at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia 5 II is powered by the Snapdragon 865 chipset, outperforming the Snapdragon 855 in the Axon 10 Pro.
- Camera capabilities differ as well, with the Xperia offering a versatile triple-camera setup with 12MP sensors, while the Axon boasts a 48MP primary sensor.
- Both devices have a 4000mAh battery, but the Xperia supports 21W charging, whereas the Axon supports 18W and includes wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Xperia runs Android 10 (upgradable to 12), while the Axon operates on Android 9.0 with MiFavor 9.1, indicating a more outdated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia 5 II
ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 17
2019
Announced
2020, September 17
2019
Description
5G not available in the US model
Version: A2020
Display
Size
6.1"
6.47"
Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 640
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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 PDAF
48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom20 MP, f/2.2, 11mm (ultrawide)
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min
18W wired, QC4Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in)
159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
163 g
175 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, Grey, Blue, Pink
Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12
Android 9.0 (Pie), MiFavor 9.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass