Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| AnTuTu | 1240000 | 1530000 |
| Weight | 198 g | 182 g |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 12 MP |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 30 W |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 449 ppi |
Between the Pixel 9 and Xperia 5 V, the Pixel 9 comes out ahead in ram / main camera, while the Xperia 5 V wins on antutu / weight. Overall, the Pixel 9 scores 65 and the Xperia 5 V scores 64.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (65 vs 64.1). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Pixel 9 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, main camera, screen size, among others. The single most decisive one: RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if you care most about antutu / weight. Its strongest claims are antutu, weight, front camera, among others. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 23.39% more. 1530000 vs 1240000.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, water resistance, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Google - Pixel 9 or Sony - Xperia 5 V?
Google - Pixel 9 leads the current Mars Score by 0.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, ram, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Google - Pixel 9 if…
Google - Pixel 9 has the measurable edge on ram gb, main cam mp, screen size in.
Choose Sony - Xperia 5 V if…
Sony - Xperia 5 V has the measurable edge on antutu score, weight g, front cam mp.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Screen size — 3.28% more. 6.3 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 23.39% more. 1530000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Weight — 16.00 g less. 182 vs 198.
- ▲Front camera — 14.29% more. 12 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 11.11% more. 30 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 6.40% more. 449 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 6.38% more. 5000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppi | 449 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 1300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GBlead | 8 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 1240000 | 1530000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 14.6 GHz | 16.5 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP | 12 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9 or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 6.4% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9 or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 16g lighter — 198g vs 182g.
Is Pixel 9 waterproof?+
Pixel 9 has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 9 or Xperia 5 V?+
Pixel 9 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9 or Xperia 5 V?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.