Between the Pixel 10 and Xperia 5 V, the Pixel 10 comes out ahead in ram and main camera, while the Xperia 5 V wins on front camera and weight. Overall, the Pixel 10 scores 64.5 and the Xperia 5 V scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (64.5 vs 63.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Pixel 10 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.
Pick the Xperia 5 V if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, weight, wired charging, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, water resistance, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Google - Pixel 10 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 ".
- ▲AnTuTu — 3.27% more. 1580000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
Why Sony - Xperia 5 V wins
- ▲Front camera — 14.29% more. 12 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Weight — 12.00 g less. 182 vs 194.
- ▲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 10 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 182 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mmlead | 8.6 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | 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
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | 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 10 | 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 10 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 10 | Sony - Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 10 or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V has 6.4% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 10 or Xperia 5 V?+
Xperia 5 V is 12g lighter — 194g vs 182g.
Is Pixel 10 waterproof?+
Pixel 10 has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 5 V support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 5 V supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Pixel 10 or Xperia 5 V?+
Pixel 10 offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 10 or Xperia 5 V?+
Pixel 10 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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