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Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G3 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact X Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB) 05Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) Compare Motorola Moto G3 X
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)

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!

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB) vs Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
+5"9%
Larger screen
vs4.6"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)106%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
155 grams (5.43 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)8%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)25%
Thinner
294 PPIvs+319 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 19.2MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 13MP158%
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
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2470 mAhvs+2700 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
f/2.0 (aperture)
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
ModelMoto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Other model namesMotorola Moto G 2015 (2GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Motorola OspreySony Xperia XZ1 Compact SO-02K, Sony Lilac
Country or region availableBrazil
Brazil
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date7/28/201510/1/2017
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)
Weight155 grams (5.43 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps800/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700/2100/2600 (Bands 4,7,28)LTE Cat15 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,28,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600/3500 (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered18mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2470 mAh2700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
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: Black, White
• Motorola Moto G 3rd Generation
• Motorola Assist
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G3 (XT1543 16GB/2GB)Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)
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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