In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA 5 and Sony XPERIA L4. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | J9210 | XQ-AD52 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 158 mm | 159 mm | Sony XPERIA L4 has greater height than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Width | 68 mm | 71 mm | Sony XPERIA L4 has greater width than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Depth | 8.2 mm | 8.7 mm | Sony XPERIA 5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Weight | 164 g | 178 g | Sony XPERIA 5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Body Colour | Grey | Black | |
| Body Material | Metal frame, Gorilla glass 6 | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.95 W/kg (body), 1.03 W/kg (head) | 1.33 W/kg (body), 0.68 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | - | LCD | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.2" | Sony XPERIA L4 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2520 x 1080 pixels | 1680 x 720 pixels | Sony XPERIA 5 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA L4. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | HD+ | |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 | |
| HDR | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA 5 has HDR. |
| Display Features | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, CinemaWide display, Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek | |
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| Processor Number | - | MT6762 | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA 5 has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 has more RAM than Sony XPERIA L4. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 64 GB | Sony XPERIA 5 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA L4. |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 13 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA L4 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.6" | 1/3" | Sony XPERIA L4 has better camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.6 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 5 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 78 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 5 has larger lens field of view than Sony XPERIA L4. |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Sony XPERIA 5 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 26 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | 4x | Sony XPERIA 5 has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA L4. |
| Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect | HDR | |
| HDR Mode | HDR Movie mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | SteadyShot | Panorama, Bokeh Mode | |
| Light Source | LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Hybrid Auto focus, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Recording, Cinema Pro powered by CineAlta, Look colour management pre-sets, BIONZ X for mobile, RAW noise reduction, Eye AF, up to 10fps AF/AE, 3D Creator | Stereo Recording, video stabilisation, up to 10fps AF/AE |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 5 has better second camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L4. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | 1/5" | Sony XPERIA L4 has better second camera sensor size than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Super wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA L4 has better second camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 130 degree(s) | 117 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 5 has larger second camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA L4. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 17 mm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 5 has higher resolution third camera than Sony XPERIA L4. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Sony XPERIA 5 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4.0" | 1/4.0" | Both phones have the same front camera sensor size. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Portrait selfie effects | HDR, Portrait selfie effects | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA 5 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | Display flash | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Hand Shutter, 3D Creator | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3140 mAh | 3580 mAh | Sony XPERIA L4 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA 5. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging | - | Sony XPERIA 5 has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 510 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1350 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1350 min Standby: up to 510 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 40 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WMA, AAC, PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, apt-X, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, apt-X HD, AAC-ELD, DSEE HX | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, Cinematic Dolby Atmos sound, Qualcomm aptX HD audio | - |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, pedometer, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, RGBC-IR sensor, Significant motion detector, rotation vector sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, HD Voice, Wi-Fi Calling, PS4 Remote Play, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Dynamic vibration system, Xperia Adaptive Charging, Game Enhancer | Multitasking, Fast Charging, One Hand Mode |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA 5 | Sony XPERIA L4 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, USB Power Delivery | USB Power Delivery |
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