Sony Xperia Z2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia Z2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia Z2Sony Xperia Z2Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
Xiaomi Mi5sXiaomi Mi5sChina · 3GB · 64GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
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Xiaomi Mi5s
Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.1Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.1 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
133 reviews
9.0
206 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z2 vs Xiaomi Mi5s

Specs Sony Xperia Z2 prices Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503 		Xiaomi Mi5s prices Xiaomi Mi5s
China · 3GB · 64GB
Inches 5.2" 5.15"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 73.3 mm
146.8 mm
8.0 mm 		70.3 mm
145.6 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 163 g 145 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 821
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 47.881
v6 		146.988
v6
Battery 3200 mAh 3200 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX378 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases Sirius Maki, SO-03F, D6502, D6503, D6543 Xiaomi Mi 5s

Release Date
Release date February 2014,
10 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia Z2
Xiaomi Mi5s
Sony Xperia Z2
Xiaomi Mi5s
Size
73.3 mm • 146.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
70.3 mm • 145.6 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 163 g 145 g
Usable surface 69 % 71 %
Materials - Plastic, Metal
Resistance IP58
IP55 		-
Colors
White

Gold

Gray

Rose-gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.15"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 650:1 contrast ratio
  • 94.5% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.6
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
9.2
Is it comfortable?
8.1
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.5
9.0
Number of reviews
133 reviews
206 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 2.15GHz
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 2x Kryo 2.15 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
47.881
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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146.988
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 34% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint No Yes, on the front

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.3
9.0
Number of reviews
133 reviews
206 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Sony IMX378 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.55 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • ISO settings
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2.2 Mpx 4 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV4688
Type -- CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 2.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
79
Mobile
81
Photo
73
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.2
8.1
Quality of selfies
7.0
8.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.2
9.0
Number of reviews
133 reviews
206 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B33 (TD 1900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • 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)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.768 W/Kg on head
1.010 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 1.340 W/Kg on head
0.820 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
9.1
Quality of the GPS
8.7
9.2
And the WiFi?
8.2
9.4
Number of reviews
133 reviews
206 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
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3200 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
133 reviews
206 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V10 (Android 8.1 Oreo)
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 11%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 11%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 48%
    Every six months
  • 44%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
133 reviews
206 reviews
Prices
From $ 104 --
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