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Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)

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

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4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

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31Points Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07) Compare Sony Xperia S X
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)

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 S (LT26i)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)} 31 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
+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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)173%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR45 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)61%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)1%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)74%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+534 PPI56%
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+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP100%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo 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
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(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 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAhvs+2730 mAh56%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
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ModelXperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Other model namesSony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony NozomiLenovo Moto Z2 Force 6GB RAM XT1789-07 Dual-Sim
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date2/1/20128/1/2017, Announced: 7/1/2017
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDP-OLED
Screen size4.3" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassShatterShield
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA EngineNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps450/50 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 Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25ยตmPDAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@240fps
Sony IMX386 sensor

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh2730 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Black, Silver
Remote control for Sony TV
โ€ข SE Timescape
Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, Black/Grey, White/Gold

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-07)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)0.87W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.3W/kg (head)0.41W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)
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