Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) vs Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z vs Sony Xperia Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
13
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Model | Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) |
Other model names | AT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z XT1650-03, Motorola Sheridan | Sony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony Pegasus |
Country or region available | (Latin America), USA, Italy, Japan, Mexico | (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates |
Brand | Motorola | Sony |
Release date | 9/1/2016 | 9/1/2014 |
Depth | 5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches) | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) |
Weight | 136 grams (4.76 ounces) | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Display type | AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.4 KitKat |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) | 16GB (12GB available) |
External storage | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28) TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) | LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 20.7 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5248x3936 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF: laser detection autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
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 | LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL-3 |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 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 |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2600 mAh | 3100 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 21 hours | 16 hours |
Standby | 336 hours (14 days) | 480 hours (20 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, Gold, Rose gold • Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods • Quick Charge 3.0 • TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min | • Colors: Black, White, Copper • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M4/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto Z (XT1650-03 64GB) | Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) | |
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 registered | feature not registered |