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).
Google Pixel 4
Sony Xperia 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 862803 vs 824513
- Lighter: 162g vs 164g
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Google Pixel 4
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Sony Xperia 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 4
- 5.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 5
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Google Pixel 4
- 2800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Sony Xperia 5
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 4 and Sony Xperia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 4 leads Sony Xperia 5 by 4.6% in our overall performance rating.
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.
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.