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Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

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

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Compare Sony Xperia Pro-I X Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) 05Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Pro-I

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 Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Xperia Pro-I} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia Pro-I
+136 grams (4.76 ounces)55%
Lighter
vs211 grams (7.39 ounces)
+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)71%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)63%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+12GB LPDDR52 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+512GB (455GB available)20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1440x2560 pixelsvs+1644x3840 pixels71%
Higher resolution screen
534 PPIvs+643 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+6.5"18%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP184%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+4500 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+30W100%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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

23 Common items in both devices
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
AMOLED / OLED
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
 
ModelMoto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Xperia Pro-I
Other model namesVerizon Moto Z Droid XT1650-01, XT1650-02, Motorola SheridanSony Xperia Pro-I (XQ-BE62, XQ-BE42, XQ-BE72, XQ-BE52)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date7/28/201612/2/2021, Announced: 10/26/2021
Depth5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)
Weight136 grams (4.76 ounces)211 grams (7.39 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum 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 Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI643 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10+
HDR BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 725985 (v9)
Geekbench: 3540 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
RAM memory4GB LPDDR412GB LPDDR5
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)LTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedAmerica version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Europe version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Asia version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20
VoLTE
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Asia version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.450mm1/2.9"PDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel2.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
Exmor RS

📸 Front camera

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Dynamic vibration system
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging30W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
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
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min
• Colors: Frosted Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia Pro-I
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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