Sony Xperia GX SO-04D vs Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia GX SO-04D
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Better display
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Lighter body
Sony Xperia GX SO-04D
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 319 | 323 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 64.5 | 68.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | Adreno 430 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 |
| Process (nm) | — | 20 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.0 | 5.1.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 1GB RAM | 32GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP | — |
| Wide | — | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | 5.1 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1700 | 2700 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 77 h |
| stand by | Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 380 h (3G) | Up to 520 h (2G) / Up to 520 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 6 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G) | Up to 11 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 14 h 50 min (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 131 | 127 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 127 | 138 |
| Width (mm) | 69 | 65 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, May. Released 2012, August | 2015, September. Released 2015, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - E5803, E5823 |
| 4G Bands | 1 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - E5803, E5823 |
| edge | Up to 237 kbps | — |
| gprs | Up to 86 kbps | — |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E5803), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E5823) |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia GX SO-04D | Sony Xperia Z5 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia GX SO-04D and Sony Xperia Z5 Compact are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact packs a 2700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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