Google Pixel 11 Pro vs Sony Xperia 5 V
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| GooglePixel 11 Pro | SonyXperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | August 2026 | September 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.1″ |
| Resolution | 2856 × 1280 (better) | 2520 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 497 pixels per inch (better) | 449 pixels per inch |
| Panel | LTPO OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits | – |
| Display type | Super Actua display; LTPO OLED | 6.1-inch 21:9 Full HD+ HDR OLED with 120 Hz refresh |
| Pixel density | 495 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | Up to 2,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,600 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio) | – |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with anti-scratch shield | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Display features | Smooth Display (1–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours); HiLight colour-coded notification lights on the back | – |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Tensor G6 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 12 GB – 16 GB (better) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB (better) | 128 GB |
| CPU | – | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform |
| Storage type | Zoned UFS on the 512 GB and 1 TB models | 128 GB UFS; microSDXC up to 1 TB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (better) | 48 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP | None |
| Optical zoom | 5× (better) | None |
| Front camera | 42 MP (better) | 12 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Octa PD wide, ƒ/1.68, 82° field of view, 1/1.3″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | 48 MP effective Exmor T sensor, 1/1.35 inch, ƒ/1.9; 12 MP binned 24 mm photos and 48 mm in-sensor zoom |
| Ultra wide camera | 48 MP Quad PD with autofocus and Macro Focus, ƒ/1.7, 123° field of view, 1/2.51″ sensor | 12 MP, 16 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 48 MP Quad PD, 5× optical zoom, ƒ/2.8, 23° field of view, 1/1.95″ sensor, optical image stabilisation | – |
| Front camera | 42 MP Dual PD with autofocus, ƒ/2.2, 103° field of view | 12 MP, 24 mm equivalent, ƒ/2.0 |
| Zoom | Pro Zoom up to 120×; optical quality at 0.5×, 1×, 2×, 5× and 10× | – |
| Video recording | 8K at 24/30 fps (with Video Boost); 4K at 24/30/60 fps; 1080p at 24/30/60 fps; 10-bit HDR; Night Sight Video; Super Zoom Video up to 20×; slow motion up to 240 fps; HEVC, AVC, AV1 and VP9 | 4K HDR video up to 120 fps; S-Cinetone for mobile and Video Pro |
| Front video | 4K at 30/60 fps | – |
| Camera features | Pro controls, High-Res 50 MP photos and portraits, Magic Capture, Camera Looks, Camera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Instant Night Sight, Astrophotography, Long Exposure, Action Pan, Auto Best Take; multi-zone laser autofocus; spectral and flicker sensor | Photography Pro; up to 30 fps AF/AE burst, Eye AF and real-time tracking |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 4,850 mAh | 5,000 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 30 W | – |
| Wireless charging | Up to 25 W | Yes (wattage not published) |
| Battery life detail | 30+ hours; minimum capacity 4,707 mAh | 5,000 mAh; USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging and Battery Share |
| Wired charging | Up to 55% in about 30 minutes with a 30 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 W | – |
| Wireless charging | Pixelsnap magnetic wireless charging, Qi2.2-certified, up to 25 W | – |
| Charges other devices | Not supported (no Battery Share) | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | Yes | – |
| Mobile network | 5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model GM45K | – |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (US model is dual eSIM only) | Nano-SIM and eSIM; dual-SIM capable |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO | – |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 with antenna diversity | Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio |
| Ultra Wideband | Ultra-wideband chip | – |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite features | Satellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation | – |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2, 5 Gbps |
| Positioning | Dual-band GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC); Thread networking | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 204 g | 182 g (better) |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm (better) | 8.6 mm |
| Height × width | 152.7 × 71.9 mm | 154 × 68 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | No | – |
| Materials | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 silky matte back; polished aluminium frame, matte on Obsidian (100% recycled aluminium) | – |
| Colours | Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian (matte) | – |
| Buttons | Power button; volume buttons | – |
| Water resistance detail | IP68 under IEC 60529 | Sony specifies IPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust protection |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint Unlock; Face Unlock | Fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer | – |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; spatial audio | Full-stage stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos and 3.5 mm headphone socket |
| Microphones | Three microphones with noise suppression | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Android 17 | Android 13 |
| Software updates | Seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability) | – |
| AI features | Gemini Intelligence, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist | – |
| Safety features | Satellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection | – |
| In the box | Pixel 11 Pro, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM tool | – |
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