Sony Xperia 10 II vs Xperia 5 II: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Xperia 5 II is the clear winner, boasting a significantly more powerful processor, brighter display, and faster charging. While the 10 II offers exceptional battery life, the 5 II's overall performance and camera capabilities justify its higher price for most users.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sony Xperia 10 II | Sony Xperia 5 II |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66 |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat11 600/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, February 24 | 2020, September 17 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, May 05 | Available. Released 2020, October 12 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 157 x 69 x 8.2 mm (6.18 x 2.72 x 0.32 in) | 158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 151 g (5.33 oz) | 163 g (5.75 oz) |
| IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~457 ppi density) | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.0 inches, 84.1 cm2 (~77.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED | OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 |
| - | Triluminos display X-Reality Engine | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| - | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking |
| Triple | 12 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF 8 MP, f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/4.0", PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0" | 12 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 124˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0" | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio Dynamic vibration system | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired, PD, QC3 | 21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min |
| Type | Li-Po 3600 mAh | Li-Ion 4000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, White, Mint Green, Berry Blue | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink |
| Models | XQ-AU51, XQ-AU52, SO-41A | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 |
| Price | About 700 EUR | About 650 EUR |
| Pricing | ||
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| 128GB 8GB RAM | - | $ 695.00 |
| RENEWED | - | £ 239.00 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 92h | Endurance rating 102h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -28.8 LUFS (Average) | -28.3 LUFS (Average) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 196545 (v8) GeekBench: 5679 (v4.4), 1413 (v5.1) GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 532655 (v8) GeekBench: 3301 (v5.1) GFXBench: 41fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Exceptional battery life
- Large display
- Affordable price
- Clean Android experience
- Underpowered processor
- Lower brightness display
- Slower charging
- No 5G
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Powerful Snapdragon 865 processor
- Brighter display
- Superior camera system
- Fast charging
- 5G connectivity
- Higher price
- Slightly smaller battery (though still good)
- Can get warm under heavy load
Display Comparison
The Xperia 5 II takes the lead with a measured 600 nits of peak brightness compared to the 10 II's 520 nits. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), but the 5 II's brighter screen provides better visibility in sunlight. The 5 II also has a slightly more compact form factor despite the larger screen.
Camera Comparison
While both offer capable cameras, the Xperia 5 II's hardware and image processing are superior. It generally captures more detail, has better dynamic range, and performs better in low light. The 5 II also benefits from Sony's advanced photography features and video recording capabilities.
Performance
The Xperia 5 II's Snapdragon 865 5G chipset is a substantial upgrade over the 10 II's Snapdragon 665. Expect significantly faster app loading, smoother multitasking, and a much better gaming experience on the 5 II. The 865 also supports 5G connectivity, absent in the 10 II.
Battery Life
The Xperia 10 II holds a slight edge in endurance rating (92h vs 102h), but real-world usage can vary. The Xperia 5 II's faster 21W charging helps offset any potential battery life difference.
Buying Guide
The Sony Xperia 10 II is ideal for budget-conscious users who prioritize long battery life and a large display for media consumption. The Xperia 5 II is for photography enthusiasts, gamers, and those who demand a premium smartphone experience with top-tier performance.