Google Pixel XL vs Sony Xperia Z5

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Talk time
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body
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memory
Internal Storage & RAM
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comms
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Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
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3.5mm jack
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8.00/10

Main
Model
Google Pixel XL
Price
$109.00
Advantages
PLATFORM Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
PLATFORM CPU: Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
PLATFORM GPU: Adreno 530
CAMERA Front: 8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 Âµm pixel size, 1080p
DISPLAY Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density)
BATTERY General: Non-removable Li-Ion 3450 mAh battery
BATTERY Stand By: About 552 h
BATTERY Talk time: About 32 h
BATTERY Playing Music: About 130 h
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 32/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
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8.00/10

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Model
Sony Xperia Z5
Price
$254.00
Advantages
CAMERA Rear: 23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
BODY Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
COMMS Radio: FM radio, RDS
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launch
Announced
2016, October
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2016, October 20
platform
OS
Android OS, v7.1 (Nougat)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
camera
Rear
12 MP, f/2.0, phase detection & laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Front
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2" sensor size, 1.4 Âµm pixel size, 1080p
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Features
1/2.3" sensor size, 1.55Âµm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.5 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels (~534 ppi pixel density)
Technology
AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 3450 mAh battery
Stand By
About 552 h
Talk time
About 32 h
Playing Music
About 130 h
body
Dimensions
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm (6.09 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz, 0.37 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Very Black, Quite Silver, Really Blue
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
32/128 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.2, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
v3.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - USA HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - Global CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 21(1500), 26(850), 28(700), 32(1500), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) - Global LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat9 450/50 Mbps or LTE Cat11 600/75 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2015, September
Status
Available. Released 2015, October
platform
OS
Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), v6.0 (Marshmallow), planned upgrade to v7.0 (Nougat)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 430
camera
Rear
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
Front
5.1 MP, f/2.4, 1080p, HDR
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Features
1/2.3" sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.2 inches
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels (~428 ppi pixel density)
Technology
IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating - Triluminos display - X-Reality Engine
Multitouch
Yes, up to 10 fingers
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh battery
Stand By
About 520 h / About 540 h
Talk time
About 13 h 10 min / About 17 h
Playing Music
About 87 h
body
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
154 g (5.43 oz, 0.34 lb)
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green, Pink
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
32 GB, 3 GB RAM
Card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, aptX
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
NFC
Yes
Radio
FM radio, RDS
USB
microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging
SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E6603, E6653
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300) - E6603, E6653
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E6603), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E6653)
GPRS
Up to 107 kbps
EDGE
Up to 296 kbps
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Summary

The Google Pixel XL runs a faster processor Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) in comparison with the Sony Xperia Z5. It is a significant specification of this phone because fast processor allows you to run a few apps at once.

The Google Pixel XL has better graphics processor Adreno 530 thanks to which you will be able to run more number of new games.

The Sony Xperia Z5 has better back camera specifications which makes it a better selection for those who want to get high quality photos.

The Google Pixel XL has 4K UHD (1440 x 2560 pixels) screen resolution with 534 ppi pixel density which is more high than the Sony Xperia Z5 2K HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) screen resolution with 423 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a good choice for playing games. The Xperia Z5 device is easier to use as it has more portable dimensions in comparison to the Google Pixel XL: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm versus 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5 mm. The Xperia Z5 model weight 154g which is 14g less than the weight of the Google Pixel XL.

The Xperia Z5 model is produced with a memory card slot. This is a nice advantage: the user can easily extend internal storage and transfer files. The Google Pixel XL has a better battery life as it is produced with 3450mah battery which is 550mah bigger than the Xperia Z5 cell. It means that this phone will work longer without charging.

The Pixel XL has 9 advantages and the Sony Xperia Z5 only 5 so the Pixel XL becomes the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon.