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Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z Force vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 1 X Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) 04Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21.5
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) Compare Motorola Moto Z Force X
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)

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 Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB) vs Xperia 1 (SO-03L)} 21 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)17%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 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
+3500 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3330 mAh
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)62%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (48GB available)118%
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) 21.5MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP68%
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
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
15Wvs+18W20%
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.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + 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 splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 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/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
ModelMoto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Moto Z Force Droid XT1650-02 XLTE, VertexSony Xperia 1 (NTT DoCoMo) 64GB, Sony Kumano
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date7/28/20165/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 155.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.14 in)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI643 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass 6
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 624MhzQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)64GB (48GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps1600/150 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 13)LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Back camera (main camera)21.5 megapixels(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution5344x4016 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (5-axis): 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@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X

📸 Front camera

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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 adapterType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + 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, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3330 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy29 hours (1.2 days)feature not registered
Standby480 hours (20 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 15h in 15min
• 3.5mm to USB-C headphone adapter included
• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z Force Droid (XT1650 32GB)Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.78W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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