Sony Xperia 5 II vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For most users, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro offers a better value proposition. Its significantly faster 50W wired and 30W wireless charging, coupled with a brighter display, outweigh the Xperia 5 II’s more compact form factor. However, users prioritizing a pocketable design and Sony’s refined camera software will find the Xperia 5 II compelling.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Sony Xperia 5 II | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 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 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40 - Global |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78 Sub6 - Global |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G (2+ Gbps DL) |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| - | 1, 3, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - China | |
| Launch | ||
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| Announced | 2020, September 17 | 2020, February 13. Released 2020, February 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, October 12 | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 158 x 68 x 8 mm (6.22 x 2.68 x 0.31 in) | 162.5 x 74.8 x 9 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 208 g (7.34 oz) |
| 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 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~449 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~386 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 86.9 cm2 (~80.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.67 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020 | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ) |
| Triluminos display X-Reality Engine | - | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, MIUI 14 |
| Memory | ||
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| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Zeiss optics, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR, eye tracking | Laser AF, Triple-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 108 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, 2x optical zoom 8 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom, 5x hybrid zoom 20 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm |
| Triple | 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@24/30/60/120fps HDR, 1080p, 5-axis gyro-EIS, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 5-axis gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| 35mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio Dynamic vibration system | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, aptX HD, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| - | Virtual proximity sensing | |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 21W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min | 50W wired, PD3.0 30W wireless 5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Grey, Blue, Pink | Alpine White, Solstice Grey |
| Models | SO-52A, XQ-AS52, XQ-AS62, XQ-AS72, A002SO, SOG02 | M2001J1G |
| Price | About 650 EUR | About 930 EUR |
| SAR | - | 1.09 W/kg (head) 1.02 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.69 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| Pricing | ||
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| 128GB 8GB RAM | $ 695.00 | - |
| RENEWED | £ 239.00 | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 102h | Endurance rating 101h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | -28.3 LUFS (Average) | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 532655 (v8) GeekBench: 3301 (v5.1) GFXBench: 41fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 595246 (v8) GeekBench: 3331 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Sony Xperia 5 II
- Compact and pocketable design
- Sony’s refined camera software and video features
- Excellent build quality and IP68 water resistance
- Slower charging speeds
- Dimmer display compared to the Mi 10 Pro
- Higher price point for comparable features
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G
- Faster 50W wired and 30W wireless charging
- Brighter display for better outdoor visibility
- More affordable price
- Larger and heavier form factor
- Xiaomi’s image processing may not appeal to all users
- Software experience can be more cluttered
Display Comparison
The Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display at 858 nits measured, compared to the Xperia 5 II’s 600 nits. This translates to better outdoor visibility for the Mi 10 Pro. Both displays share an 'Infinite' (nominal) contrast ratio, suggesting deep blacks, but the brightness difference is a key differentiator. While both are excellent, the Mi 10 Pro’s panel is more usable in direct sunlight. The Xperia 5 II’s smaller 6.1-inch screen, however, contributes to its overall more manageable size.
Camera Comparison
Both phones offer versatile camera systems, but approach image processing differently. While both are capable of capturing excellent photos and videos, the Mi 10 Pro’s camera system is more geared towards vibrant, saturated images, while Sony typically aims for more natural color reproduction. The Mi 10 Pro’s larger sensor size (not specified in the data, but known to be 108MP) provides an advantage in low-light scenarios, capturing more detail. Both phones offer video recording capabilities, but Sony’s expertise in video processing, particularly with features like Eye AF, gives the Xperia 5 II an edge for videographers.
Performance
Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+), featuring the same Octa-core CPU configuration (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77, 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55). Therefore, raw processing power is virtually identical. The real-world performance difference will likely come down to thermal management and software optimization. While neither phone is known for significant throttling, the larger chassis of the Mi 10 Pro *may* offer slightly better sustained performance under heavy load. Both utilize LPDDR5 RAM, but the specific speed isn't specified, making it a negligible difference.
Battery Life
The battery endurance ratings are remarkably close, with the Xperia 5 II scoring 102 hours and the Mi 10 Pro at 101 hours. However, the charging capabilities are where the Mi 10 Pro truly shines. Its 50W wired charging can replenish the battery to 50% in approximately 30 minutes, significantly faster than the Xperia 5 II’s 21W charging. Furthermore, the Mi 10 Pro adds 30W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging, features absent on the Xperia 5 II. This makes the Mi 10 Pro far more convenient for users who frequently need to top up their battery.
Buying Guide
Buy the Sony Xperia 5 II if you need a truly compact flagship phone that fits comfortably in one hand and prioritize Sony’s established camera processing for video and stills. Buy the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G if you prefer a larger display with higher brightness, faster charging speeds (both wired and wireless), and don't mind a larger device. The Mi 10 Pro is ideal for media consumption and power users.