Google Pixel 5 vs Sony Xperia 10 III: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 5 vs Sony Xperia 10 III. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 5Google Pixel 5Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Basics
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Sony Xperia 10 III
Sony Xperia 10 III
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.5Design & Materials 6.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.5Performance & Hardware 5.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.5Camera 5.7Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 6.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.5
20 reviews
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4 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 5 vs Sony Xperia 10 III

Specs Google Pixel 5 price comparison Google Pixel 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Sony Xperia 10 III price comparison Sony Xperia 10 III
Global · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 6" 6"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 86% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 21:9
Dimensions 70.4 mm
144.7 mm
8.0 mm 		68.0 mm
154.0 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 151 g 169 g
Micro SnapD. 765
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 690
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 330.500
v8 		275.000
v8
Battery 4080 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX363 Exmor RS
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 14 Upside-down cake Android 11 Red Velvet Cake

Brand
Brand Google Sony
Aliases GTT9Q Xperia 10 Mark III, Xperia 10 Mk III

Release Date
Release date September 2020,
3 years ago 		April 2021,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 5
Sony Xperia 10 III
Google Pixel 5
Sony Xperia 10 III
Size
70.4 mm • 144.7 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.0 mm • 154.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 151 g 169 g
Usable surface 86 % 80 %
Materials Aluminium Plastic, Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black

Green
Black

White

Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6" 6"
Type Oled Oled
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 21:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2520 px
Density 430 Pixels per inch 457 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • 60 Hz refresh rate
  • Touch sampling rate 120 Hz
  • DCI-P3
  • 97% NTSC
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.0
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
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Is it comfortable?
10
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
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Number of reviews
20 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 (SM6350)
CPU 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz 2x Kryo 560 2 GHz + 6x Kryo 560 2 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 8 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz Qualcomm Adreno 619L

RAM
RAM 8 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
330.500
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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275.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
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Number of reviews
20 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX481
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
Unknown
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.00 µm
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Pixel Binning
--
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Sensor size
1/3.09"
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3
Camera type
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Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
Unknown
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
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Sensor size
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Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Google Lens
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Unknown
Type CMOS BSI Unknown
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" --
Others
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
109
Mobile
119
Photo
106
Video
126
Selfie
117
Photo
142
Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
10
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Quality of nighttime photos
9.6
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Quality of selfies
9.4
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Does it have a powerful flash?
9.4
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Number of reviews
20 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • 5G certification pending
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
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Quality of the GPS
9.7
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And the WiFi?
9.8
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Number of reviews
20 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
4080 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 25%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
20 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 7 months ago
  • Android 11
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 55%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 15%
    Every six months
  • 85%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
20 reviews
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Prices
From $ 217 --
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