Google Pixel XL (128GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel XL vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3450
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
2160x3840
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3230
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142)
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32 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
60Hz |
16 million |
5.5" |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
+25 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Model | Pixel XL (128GB) | Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) |
Other model names | Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin | Xperia XZ Premium Dual-SIM, Sony Maple DS |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | |
Release date | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 | 6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017 |
Depth | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in) | 77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels (16:9) | 2160x3840 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 801 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2) | Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.0 | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 650/75 Mbps | 1024/150 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 Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE 2500 (41) | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.3 megapixels | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4048x3036 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 28mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.55µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) | 1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS |
📸 Front camera | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
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, WiFi Display, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3450 mAh | 3230 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 32 hours (1.3 days) | feature not registered |
Standby | 552 hours (23 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case | • Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Google Pixel XL (128GB) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body) | feature not registered |