Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G4 Plus vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2016 10:38 PM, updated: 4/29/2020 12:07 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) Compare Motorola Moto G4 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)

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12 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)83% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 5MP143% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)15% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
401 PPI	vs	+441 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 16MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP30% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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 supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
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Model	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Other model names	Motorola Moto G4 XT1644, Moto G Plus 4th generation	Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	USA, (Europe), India	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Sony
Release date	5/17/2016	9/6/2013
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1900 (USA)	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	USA version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 USA version: LTE 700/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) India version: LTE 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.3µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • Moto Maker, Moto Pure • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G4 Plus (XT1644 32GB)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
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