Google Nexus 5X vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Sony Xperia Z5: specs comparison

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Well, folks, it's time for the new Google Nexus. And this year around, there are two of them! Indeed, in an attempt to keep users that liked the compact Nexus 5 pleased, yet avoid disappointing the ones who preferred the phablet-class Nexus 6, Google had two separate handsets manufactured – the compact-ish Nexus 5X and the large-screened Nexus 6P.

The Nexus 5X got quite the facelift when compared to its spiritual predecessor – the 2013, LG-made Nexus 5. Naturally, the former's hardware is also quite ahead of the aging flagship. But will it be enough to help it carve its own place in the current smartphone landscape?

We picked out two strong representatives of the top-class Android market – the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Sony Xperia Z5. The former became quite popular thanks to its change in fashion sense, when compared to previous Samsung flagships, and its snappy new interface. The Xperia is still hot out of the oven, rocking all the latest hardware, and eagerly awaiting the public's response to its bells and whistles.

So, let's put them up side by side and check out how their hardware specs compare!

Display
Size
5.1 inches
5.2 inches
5.2 inches
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
70.48 %
71.00 %
70.04 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
Processor
Octa-core, 2100 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit
GPU
Mali-T760 MP8
Adreno 430
Adreno 418
RAM
3GB LPDDR4
3GB LPDDR4
2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage
128GB, not expandable
32GB
32GB
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop)
Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)
Battery
Capacity
2550 mAh
2900 mAh
2700 mAh
Charging
Fast charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
 
Talk time
 
13.16 hours
the average is 3 h (180 min)
20.00 hours
the average is 3 h (180 min)
Stand-by time
 
21.7 days (520 hours)
the average is 3 days (72 h)
17.5 days (420 hours)
the average is 3 days (72 h)
Talk time (3G)
23.00 hours
the average is 0 h (0 min)
17.00 hours
the average is 0 h (0 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)
 
22.5 days (540 hours)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
 
Stand-by time (4G)
 
20.8 days (500 hours)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
 
Internet use
3G: 10 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 12 hours
 
LTE: 8 hours; Wi-Fi: 9 hours
Music playback
57.00 hours
87.00 hours
75.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
8.70 hours
10.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
16 MP (OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor)
23 MP (PDAF)
12.3 MP (Laser autofocus)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
Features
OIS, HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling
Continuous autofocus, Video calling
Video calling
Front
5 MP
5 MP
5 MP
Video capture
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches (143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches (146 x 72 x 7.3 mm)
5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 inches (147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm)
Weight
4.87 oz (138.0 g)
the average is 5.8 oz (166 g)
5.43 oz (154.0 g)
the average is 5.8 oz (166 g)
4.80 oz (136.0 g)
the average is 5.8 oz (166 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Back: Plastic
Resistance
 
Water, Dust; IP68
 
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light, Touch sensitive control keys
 
Notification light
Buyers information
Price
 
 
$ 429

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