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Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto E4 Plus vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773) 16Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)

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Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1773) vs Xperia Z (3G)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh115%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2330 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
198 grams (6.93 ounces)vs+146 grams (5.11 ounces)36%
Lighter
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+441 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/3" inches3%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
ModelMoto E4 Plus (XT1773)Xperia Z (3G)
Other model namesLenovo Moto E4 Plus (Dual-sim 16GB)Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date6/1/20172/1/2013
Depth9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)77.5 x 155 millimeters (3.05 x 6.1 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 600MhzQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 28)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered14 hours
Standbyfeature not registered530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Iron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue
• 16:9 display
• 2.5D cover glass screen
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto E4 Plus (XT1773)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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