Sony Xperia Z2
#4771
Xiaomi Mi 5s
#4229Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z2
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Performance
54.356.5
Camera
45.845.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.356.9
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z2 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, providing a premium feel, while the Xiaomi Mi 5s has a similar design but with an aluminum back, making it slightly lighter.
- Both devices have a 1080p IPS LCD display, but the Mi 5s has a slightly smaller 5.15-inch screen with a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mi 5s is powered by the more advanced Snapdragon 821 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 801 in the Z2.
- The Z2's camera boasts a higher resolution at 20.7 MP, but the Mi 5s features larger pixel size for improved low-light performance, along with a 4 MP front camera compared to the Z2's 2.2 MP.
- Both phones have a 3200 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Mi 5s uses a USB Type-C port, while the Z2 has a microUSB connection.
- Software-wise, the Z2 runs Android 4.4.2, upgradable to 6.0, whereas the Mi 5s comes with Android 6.0 and is upgradable to 7.0 with MIUI 10, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z2
Xiaomi Mi 5s
General
Release Date
2014
2016
Announced
2014
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.15"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
To be confirmed
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 530
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Front Camera
2.2 MP
4 MP
Front Camera Details
2.2 MP
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
145.6 x 70.3 x 8.3 mm (5.73 x 2.77 x 0.33 in)
Weight
163 g
145 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes