Sony Xperia Z2
#2788
Xiaomi Mi 5s
#2743Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z2
Xiaomi Mi 5s
Performance
59.671.7
Camera
55.755.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.725.7
Build
94.093.2
Connectivity
60.871.3
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
46.246.5
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
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, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.55µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera
2.2 MP
4 MP, f/2.0, 1/3", 2µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.34 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer