Jiayu G4 (4GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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Side by side comparison between Jiayu G4 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/3/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:33 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X Jiayu G4 (4GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

3.1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) Compare Jiayu G4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Jiayu G4 (4GB)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)185% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB	vs	+64GB (50GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
312 PPI	vs	+801 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.5"17% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP47% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 3.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3230 mAh79% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Other model names	JiaYu G4 Standard edition, JiaYu JY-G4 Basic	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS
Country or region available	China	(Europe), USA
Brand	Jiayu	Sony
Release date	2/1/2013	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 133 millimeters (2.56 x 5.24 in)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)
Weight	160 grams (5.6 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	312 PPI	801 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SXG544	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
RAM memory	1GB	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	4GB	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 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)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3224 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Front camera (secondary)	3.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	2.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	72 hours (3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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, White • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	Jiayu G4 (4GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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