iPhone X vs Sony Xperia Z5: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone X
Sony Xperia Z5
Too close to call: 2 of 8 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie6060
- CameraiPhone X7568
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie4040
- BatteryTie5858
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityiPhone X5345
- SecuritySony Xperia Z586100
- ValueSony Xperia Z55568
- Sony Xperia Z5 has the bigger battery2,900 mAh vs 2,716 mAh
- Sony Xperia Z5 has a sharper main camera23 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone X has the bigger screen5.85" vs 5.2"
- Sony Xperia Z5 is lighter154 g vs 174 g
- Sony Xperia Z5 launched cheaper$700 vs $999
- iPhone X has a sharper selfie camera7 MP vs 5.1 MP
- iPhone X has newer Bluetooth5 vs 4.1
- Sony Xperia Z5 is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone X and Sony Xperia Z5 are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone X for its bigger screen (5.85" vs 5.2") and sharper selfie camera (7 MP vs 5.1 MP), or the Sony Xperia Z5 for its bigger battery (2,900 mAh vs 2,716 mAh) and sharper main camera (23 MP vs 12 MP).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Larger display: 5.85" vs 5.2"
Lighter: 154 g vs 174 g (20 g less) · Lower launch price: $700 vs $999
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone X or Sony Xperia Z5?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone X for its bigger screen (5.85" vs 5.2") and sharper selfie camera (7 MP vs 5.1 MP), or the Sony Xperia Z5 for its bigger battery (2,900 mAh vs 2,716 mAh) and sharper main camera (23 MP vs 12 MP). BeastScore: iPhone X 63.2/100, Sony Xperia Z5 62.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone X and Sony Xperia Z5?
iPhone X has a 5.85-inch display and 2716 mAh battery. Sony Xperia Z5 has a 5.2-inch display and 2900 mAh battery.
How do iPhone X and Sony Xperia Z5 compare for speed?
iPhone X scores 60/100 for performance; Sony Xperia Z5 scores 60/100.
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