Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
POLED
POLED
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2730
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
2160x3840
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3230
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142)
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32 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 |
UFS 2.1 |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
16 million |
5.5" |
Only digital zoom |
+25 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Model | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) |
Other model names | Sprint Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-03 | Xperia XZ Premium Dual-SIM, Sony Maple DS |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Sony |
Release date | 8/1/2017 | 6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017 |
Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in) | 77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in) |
Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Display type | P-OLED | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 2160x3840 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 801 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | ShatterShield | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.1 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
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 | 450/50 Mbps | 1024/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 41) | 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 network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED on both cameras | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Dual-LED | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
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, WiFi Display, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2730 mAh | 3230 mAh |
Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps | • Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) | Sony Xperia XZ Premium (Dual G8142) | |
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 |