Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 4 XL vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/10/2019 7:22 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:30 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

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25 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)76% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (110GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x3040 pixels111% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI21% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+6.3"26% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP36% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3700 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)14% Lighter
1/2.55" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Other model names	Google Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US	Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Google	Sony
Release date	10/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019	9/6/2013
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3040 pixels (19:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display DCI-P3 100%	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 426757 (v8) Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Global version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) USA version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 0.3MP TOF	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange • Google Pay	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered