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Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) vs Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs Motorola Moto Z Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z Play X Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) 27Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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!

Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) vs Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)} 3 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)29%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels31%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+449 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+6.1"11%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP126%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 1200 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4000 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3510 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+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 reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)14%
Thinner
OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+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

23 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
ModelXperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Other model namesXperia 5 Mark II XQAS72 (256GB+8GB RAM) 5GLenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635 (Dual-Sim), Motorola Vector
Country or region availableChinaHong KongSingaporeTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date9/17/20209/1/2016
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.1" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI401 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
System versionAndroid 10Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (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, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8µm pixel1.3µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh3510 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered33 hours (1.4 days)
Standbyfeature not registered499 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Grey, Blue, Pink
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Moto Z Play (Dual XT1635-02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.45W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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