Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)

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

10/27/2016 9:48 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)

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!

2 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	vs	21 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)72% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB	vs	+3GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
342 PPI	vs	+424 PPI24% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.2"21% Larger screen
(back) 10.5MP	vs	+(back) 23MP118% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP5 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 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAh	vs	+2900 mAh45% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Droid Mini (XT1030)	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Other model names	Verizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	8/26/2013	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
RAM memory	2GB	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	450/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)	LTE Cat9 (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+, LTE	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 Cat9 (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
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Back camera (main camera)	10.5 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4320x2432 pixels	5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	S-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	26 hours (1.1 days)	17.5 hours
Standby	336 hours (14 days)	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
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 • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)