Product Comparison: Sony Xperia 1 II vs Sony Xperia 5


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Sony Xperia 1 II Unlocked Mobile Phone
Sony Xperia 1 II Unlocked Mobile Phone
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Sony Xperia 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
Xperia 1 II
Xperia 5
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The Xperia 1 II sets a new bar for smartphone speed. It packs in the latest technologies and 5G connectivity alongside a camera developed with Sony's Alpha camera engineers for exceptionally fast autofocus. And with a 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5” 4K HDR OLED display, watch everything in cinema quality.
The Xperia 5 combines the latest technological developments from Sony in a stylish, compact design. Experience the stunning quality of the 21:9 CinemaWide display, capture all the action with the triple-lens camera, and lose yourself in new worlds with incredible audio technology.
Size & Weight
Height
6.5 in.
6.22 in.
Width
2.8 in.
2.68 in.
Depth
0.3 in.
0.32 in.
Weight
6.38 oz.
5.78 oz.
Display
Display Type
OLED
OLED
Screen Resolution
3840 x 1644
2520 x 1080
Pixel Density
643 ppi
449 ppi
Screen Size
6.1 in.
What customers say about "Display"
Sony Xperia 1 II Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • The 4k OLED screen is a beauty - razor sharp with no visible pixels and great colour balance.
  • The slim 21:9 ratio shape makes it easier to hold in one hand than other flagship phones.
  • Fantastic screen, sound quality and excellent camera system.
  • Fits nicely in the hands and has a beautiful display.
  • Perfect if you enjoy watching movies with the 21:9 screen ratio with the 4K OLED display.
Sony Xperia 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The phone is quick and easy to set up, the display is nice.
  • Display is crisp and clear, fantastic for videos.
  • The display is brilliant sharp, and crisp colours.
  • The display is beautiful, crisp and vibrant.
  • The screen is crystal clear and sharp.
Processor
Processor Name
Snapdragon 865
Snapdragon 855
Number of Cores
8
8
Processor Speed
2.84 GHz
2.84 GHz
What customers say about "Processor"
Sony Xperia 1 II Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • If you love playing processor intensive games, watching films on a quality display, then buy this phone.
  • The processor is fast and can handle high-end games with easy.
  • It's a very fast phone.
  • It's consistently fast for browsing without hiccups.
  • Overall I love this Sony phone, it's fast, it's consistent, it's great for gaming.
Sony Xperia 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • All the apps I tried were faultless and fast.
  • Fantastic phone. Super fast.
  • Good phone. Powerful and fast.
  • Fast start up and good speed for movies and games.
  • The phone is fast and Android Pie is a perfect fit.
Memory
Internal Memory
256 GB
128 GB
RAM
8 GB
6 GB
Expandable Memory up to
1000 GB
512 GB
Camera
Rear-Facing Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front-Facing Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Video Resolution
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps
Other Functions
Zeiss optics, LED flash, Panorama, HDR, Eye tracking, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, TOF 3D
LED flash, Panorama, HDR, Eye tracking, dual pixel PDAF, 5-axis OIS, 2x optical zoom
What customers say about "Camera"
Sony Xperia 1 II Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • Fast, camera is stunning, selfie quality is good.
  • Amazing gaming and camera quality.
  • The main camera is 12 megapixels. In daylight the main camera takes very good pictures and far better than some other phones.
  • The picture quality is very good. Great camera.
  • Camera is great and provides lots of manual options for taking photos and videos!
Sony Xperia 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The triple camera are stunning.
  • The quality of the photos and video they take is amazing.
  • Camera was very good and still took great pics.
  • The camera app is good in parts.
  • The phone comes with a triple lens camera. I like it.
Compatibility
Bluetooth
5.1
5.0
NFC Technology
Yes
Yes
Charging Interface
USB Type C
USB Type C
Network
Network Type
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency
800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
800, 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
Features
Operating System
Android 10
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
Voice Control App
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Mobile Payment Service Supported
Yes
Yes
Maximum Usage Time
27 hours
13.5 hours
Headphone Jack
Yes
No
Water Resistant
Yes
Yes
Extras
Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum
Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Barometer, Compass, Color Spectrum
What customers say about "Features"
Sony Xperia 1 II Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • The user interface is very good.
  • NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi, wireless charging all work perfectly.
  • With full IP68 dust and water protection.
  • Fast user interface with some handy little feature is that actually prefer over apples equivalent.
  • Audio output is very good - surprisingly good speakers.
Sony Xperia 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Gaming is excellent with many customisable features.
  • Pleased with the phone as well as its features.
  • Great phone, great features.
  • There are so many little features on this phone.
  • Great phone awesome screen with a slim design and good features.
Power
Battery Capacity
4000 mA/h
3140 mA/h
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
What customers say about "Power"
Sony Xperia 1 II Unlocked Mobile Phone
  • The battery life is good and sony ensures that battery care management works well in ensuring a long battery life.
  • With 4000mAh, battery life is not bad considering the phone has a 4K display.
  • Battery life is very good, it charges pretty rapidly with its included charger too.
  • Battery life is rather disappointing - it drained faster than my Huawei P30 Pro that is 9 months old.
  • Slow charging speed, with its 4000mPh battery and its 18w charger.
Sony Xperia 5 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Design battery performance is brilliant.
  • I am happy with the battery life.
  • Battery life is great for my needs.
  • Battery life and as always the build quality is great.
  • Good camera, good battery life.
Accessories
Included With Unit
Charger, USB cable
Earphones, Charger, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
MSRP
1199.99 $
Manual
Download
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