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Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G7 Plus vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2) 12Points
6.2"
IPS

1080x2270

16
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) Compare Motorola Moto G7 Plus X
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 (SO-04J)

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 G7 Plus (XT1965-2)} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2) vs Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+176 grams (6.16 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+6.2"13%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP9%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 19.2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+27W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+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
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)41%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
1080x2270 pixelsvs+2160x3840 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
405 PPIvs+801 PPI98%
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
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 13MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+3230 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (50GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
ModelMoto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
Other model namesLenovo Moto G7 Plus Dual-sim XT1965, Motorola LakeNTT DoCoMo Xperia XZ Premium, Sony Maple SS
Country or region available(Latin America)Brazil
(Latin America), Brazil
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date2/7/20196/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 157 millimeters (2.96 x 6.18 in)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)
Weight176 grams (6.16 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2270 pixels2160x3840 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)405 PPI801 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine

🤖 Operating System

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 509Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredGeekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps1024/150 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 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 28, 66)
VoLTE
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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps
720p@960fps
Exmor RS

📸 Front camera

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3230 mAh
Charger, watts27W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
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: Deep Indigo, Viva Red
• 19:9 screen ratio (Max Vision)
• Dolby audio
• Turbo Power charging: 11h in 15min
• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink
• PS4 Remote Play

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto G7 Plus (XT1965-2)Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)
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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