Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto Z2 Force vs Sony Xperia 1 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
POLED
POLED
1440x2560
12
MP
MP
5mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2730
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB)
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4 Advantages 
29 Advantages | 23 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| P-OLED / OLED |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Model | Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Xperia 1 IV (256GB) |
| Other model names | Lenovo Moto Z2 Force 6GB RAM XT1789-07 Dual-Sim | Sony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W |
| Country or region available |  Brazil |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Motorola | Sony |
| Release date | 8/1/2017 | 6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 |
| Depth | 6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in) | 71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in) |
| Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 185 grams (6.48 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 (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Display type | P-OLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 643 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
| Scratch-resistant glass | ShatterShield | Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | HDR8 BT.2020 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 12 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 838832 (v9) Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | 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 network | Not supported | America version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (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 network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | 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) |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF | (quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.5"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED on both cameras | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" inches | 1/1.7" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.25µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical 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@240fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Dual-LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.9" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system |
| 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 (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 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 | 5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2730 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| 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, Black/Grey, White/Gold • Sony IMX386 back camera sensor • Slow motion 1080p@120fps | • Colors: Black, White, Violet • PS5 Remote Play |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (256GB) | |
| 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 |