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Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221) vs Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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 XA1 Ultra (G3221) 08Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)

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 XA1 Ultra (G3221)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221) vs Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)} 13 Advantages Motorola Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
+4GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+6"9%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(back) 23MP44%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core18%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+165 grams (5.78 ounces)14%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
367 PPIvs+401 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash on both camerasvs+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
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAhvs+3510 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
32GB (24GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
ModelXperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3221 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SSVerizon Lenovo Moto Z1 Play XT1635, Motorola Vector
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
USA
USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date5/1/20179/1/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)76.4 x 156.4 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP2 900MhzQualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (24GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4616x3464 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashLEDLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length23mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inches1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh3510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16.3 hours33 hours (1.4 days)
Standby708 hours (29.5 days)499 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, White, Gold, Pink
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Fast battery charging
• Pump Express+ 2.0
• Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera
• Exmor RS IMX-234 front camera
• Colors: Black/silver, White/Gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 9h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)Moto Z Play Droid (XT1635-01)
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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