Google Pixel 4 vs Sony Xperia 5

The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 leads — 44/100 vs 41/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 has the bigger battery (3140 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 12 MP; the Google Pixel 4 is faster in AnTuTu (862,803 vs 824,513).

The Sony Xperia 5 edges out the Google Pixel 4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 4
Performance 54
Display 71
Camera 17
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money
Sony Xperia 5
Performance 54
Display 89
Camera 20
Battery 12
Portability 79
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 4 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 862803 vs 824513
  • Lighter: 162g vs 164g

  • Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 3140 vs 2800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 12MP vs 2MP

  • Better camera (20/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the Sony Xperia 5, the Sony Xperia 5 scores 3 points higher (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Google Pixel 4 are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 4 and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

Google Pixel 4: The Google Pixel 4 is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 5: The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 4 Sony Xperia 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 862803 824513
Geekbench Single 968 968
Geekbench Multi 2731 2731
Display 5.7" P-OLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 1080x2280 1080x2520
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 2800 mAh 3140 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 2 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 16 MP 12 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 6GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10 Android 9.0 (Pie)
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm 158.0×68.0×8.2 mm
Weight 162 g 164 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 4
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Telephoto: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Sony Xperia 5
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 4
  • 5.7" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display
Sony Xperia 5
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 4
  • 2800 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery
Sony Xperia 5
  • 3140 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 4 and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
41/100
862803 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
44/100 -4.6%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 4 leads Sony Xperia 5 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 5 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (89/100 vs 71/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 and the Google Pixel 4 are nearly equal (20/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 4 and the Sony Xperia 5 are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the Sony Xperia 5?

The Sony Xperia 5 edges out the Google Pixel 4 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the Sony Xperia 5?

The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Sony Xperia 5 — 44/100.

Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the Sony Xperia 5?

The Google Pixel 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 5 is a better fit for everyday use.