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Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Sony Xperia 10 IV

Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Sony Xperia 10 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 10 IV X Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) 10Points
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 10 IV

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 Z2 Force (XT1789-04)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04) vs Xperia 10 IV} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia 10 IV
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)13%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)36%
Thinner
vs8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2520 pixels
+534 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs457 PPI
+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (45GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)124%
More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
5.5"vs+6"9%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 12MP + 8MP + 8MP17%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.9" inchesvs+1/2.8" inches4%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
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 9.0 Pievs+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+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2730 mAhvs+5000 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15Wvs+21W40%
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
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
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
P-OLED / OLED
60Hz
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
 
ModelMoto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Xperia 10 IV
Other model namesAT&T/T-Mobile Lenovo Moto Z2 Force XT1789-04 UnlockedSony Xperia 10 IV XQCC54C0B.EEAC
Country or region available(Global, International)USA
(Global, International), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date8/1/2017, Announced: 7/1/20176/13/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)67 x 153 millimeters (2.64 x 6.02 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
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 Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
Display typeP-OLEDOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels (16:9)1080x2520 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI457 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8
Triluminos

🤖 Operating System

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 396008 (v9)
Geekbench: 1908 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
LTE Cat15
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, 260, 261)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Cat15
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 Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/4.4"PDAF2x-optical-zoom
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm1/4"
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.9" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.25µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@240fps
Sony IMX386 sensor
Exmor RS

📸 Front camera

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashDual-LEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + 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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2730 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging21W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
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, Black/Grey, White/Gold• Colors: Black, White, Mint, Lavender
• PS5 Remote Play

☢️ Radiation rate

Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-04)Sony Xperia 10 IV
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.87W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)feature not registered
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