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Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Motorola Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia S vs Motorola Moto G4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G4 X Sony Xperia S (LT26i) 07Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
21Points Motorola Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia S X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)

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Xperia S (LT26i)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)} 21 Advantages Motorola Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
+32GB (28GB available)27%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+401 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.5"28%
Larger screen
(back) 12MPvs+(back) 13MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.3MPvs+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAhvs+3000 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
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ModelXperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony NozomiMotorola Moto G4 32GB XT1622, Moto G 4ª Generación
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date2/1/20126/1/2016
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 MSM8952 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Silver
Remote control for Sony TV
• SE Timescape
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 6h in 15min
• Water repellent nano-coating

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto G4 (XT1622 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.3W/kg (head)feature not registered
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