Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116) vs Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)

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

4/19/2016 10:24 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:38 AM

Compare Motorola Moto X Play X Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)

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!

9 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)38% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
16GB (8.2GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+401 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.5"10% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.4" inches25% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
2300 mAh	vs	+3630 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA Dual Sim TD-LTE F3116, Sony Tuba DS	Motorola Moto X Play XT1562 (Single-Sim), Motorola Lux
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, India	(Europe), India
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	5/1/2016	8/12/2015
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)	75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (8.2GB available)	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3630 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby	466 hours (19.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
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: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration	• Colors: Black, White • Fast battery charging • Slow motion video • Back covers various colors • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA (Dual F3116)	Moto X Play (XT1562 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.83W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.72W/kg (head), 0.52W/kg (body)	feature not registered