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

posted by Paul K. / Sep 29, 2015, 1:23 PM

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!

Google Nexus 5X vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Sony Xperia Z5

Display

Display size

5.2 inches

5.1 inches

5.2 inches

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels

1440 x 2560 pixels

1080 x 1920 pixels

Pixel density

423 ppi

577 ppi

424 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body ratio

70.04 %

70.48 %

71.00 %

Colors

16 777 216

Camera

Rear

Yes

Main camera

12.3 megapixels

16 megapixels

23 megapixels

Hardware Features

Laser autofocus

Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Phase detection autofocus

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.55 μm

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"

Flash

Dual LED

LED

Software Features

Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects

Manual focus, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, HDR, Panorama, Scenes, Effects

Video recording

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD)

Recording format

MPEG4, H.264

Features

Video calling

Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling

Continuous autofocus, Video calling

Front

5 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions

5.79 x 2.86 x 0.31 inches (147 x 72.6 x 7.9 mm)

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)

Weight

4.80 oz (136 g)

4.87 oz (138 g)

5.43 oz (154 g)

Materials

Back: Plastic

Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Glass; Frame: Metal

Resistance

Water, Dust

IP certified

IP 68

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Touch sensitive control keys

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992

Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994

Processor

Hexa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Octa-core, 2100 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

GPU

Adreno 418

Mali-T760 MP8

Adreno 430

RAM

2 GB LPDDR3

3 GB LPDDR4

Internal storage

32 GB

128 GB

32 GB

Storage expansion

Slot Type

microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

OS

Android (8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow)

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)

Battery

Capacity

2700 mAh

2550 mAh

2900 mAh

Talk time

20.00 hours

13.16 hours

Stand-by time

17.5 days (420 hours)

21.7 days (520 hours)

Talk time (3G)

23.00 hours

17.00 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

22.5 days (540 hours)

Stand-by time (4G)

20.8 days (500 hours)

Internet use

3G

10 hours

LTE

8 hours

12 hours

Wi-Fi

9 hours

12 hours

Music playback

75.00 hours

57.00 hours

87.00 hours

Video playback

10.00 hours

13.00 hours

8.70 hours

Cellular

GSM

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

UMTS

800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

850, 1900, 2100 MHz

850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz

LTE (FDD)

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28

LTE (TDD)

Bands 38, 40, 41

Bands 38, 40

Data

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS

LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Connectivity

Mobile Payment

Samsung Pay

Multimedia

Screen mirroring

DLNA, Wireless screen share

DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL, MirrorLink

Shopping information

MSRP price

$ 429

Options

6 Comments

1. Bambule

Posts: 10; Member since: Sep 22, 2015

15 Nexus Articles in one hour!!! You guys are crazy!

posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:24 PM 2

4. kefalin

Posts: 292; Member since: Feb 08, 2015

What did you expected? Its at least interesting,not like same amount of articles about 6S,and 10 articles next day.... However,nothing more happened today,so what they were supposed to do?

posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:41 PM 1

2. combatmedic870

Posts: 982; Member since: Sep 02, 2015

I'd buy the Z5 over this particular phone. This phone is rather underwhelming. The Nexus 6P is nice though....

posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:38 PM 1

3. baldilocks

Posts: 1425; Member since: Dec 14, 2008

Some of your specs are missing and/or wrong for the 5X.

posted on Sep 29, 2015, 1:41 PM 0

5. TechieXP1969

Posts: 14967; Member since: Sep 25, 2013

$429? Seriously? Wow fair low priced for what you're getting. Compared now. Is $300 more for an S6 Edge/Note5/S6 Edge+/iPhone 6+ justifiable? Hmmm!

posted on Sep 29, 2015, 2:58 PM 0

6. Taters

Posts: 6474; Member since: Jan 28, 2013

Samsung killed the s**t out of it this year with the GS6, Note 5, and Gear S2. To be fair they felt they had to with the media totally dogging them about the GS5.