In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA 5 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | J9210 | SM-N981B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 158 mm | 161.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater height than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Width | 68 mm | 75.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater width than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Depth | 8.2 mm | 8.3 mm | Sony XPERIA 5 is narrower than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Weight | 164 g | 192 g | Sony XPERIA 5 is lighter than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Body Colour | Grey | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey | |
| Body Material | Metal frame, Gorilla glass 6 | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 8.1 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 0.95 W/kg (body), 1.03 W/kg (head) | 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.1" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2520 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA 5 has better screen resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 393 ppi | |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Features | DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, CinemaWide display, Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 2.73 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| RAM | 6 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more RAM than Sony XPERIA 5. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| User Memory | - | 221.7 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.6" | 1/1.76" | Sony XPERIA 5 has better camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.6 | F/1.8 | Sony XPERIA 5 has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 78 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger camera pixel size than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Bokeh effect | HDR, Grid Line | |
| HDR Mode | HDR Movie mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | SteadyShot | Panorama, Slow motion mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Pro Video mode, Single Take, Pro Video | |
| Light Source | LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | |
| 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 | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, 30x Super Resolution Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only) |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Super wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 130 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 5 has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera pixel size than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Sony XPERIA 5. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/3.4" | - | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger third camera lens field of view than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | 0.8 μm | Sony XPERIA 5 has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Sony XPERIA 5 has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4.0" | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA 5 has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger front camera pixel size than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | 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 | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Hand Shutter, 3D Creator | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3140 mAh | 4300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA 5. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Standby Time | 510 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1350 minutes | 1380 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA 5. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1350 min Standby: up to 510 hrs |
Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | - | One UI 2.5 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 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 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 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 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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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 | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, Cinematic Dolby Atmos sound, Qualcomm aptX HD audio | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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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 | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| 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 | MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA 5 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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| Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, USB Power Delivery | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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