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Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Sony Xperia XZ2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) 10Points
6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X
5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

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 XA2 Plus (32GB)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB) vs Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)16%
Thinner
vs11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+6"5%
Larger screen
vs5.7"
+(back) 23MP19%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 19.2MP
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+3580 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3180 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (21GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)138%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 400GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC156%
More external storage for files using memory cards
204 grams (7.14 ounces)vs+198 grams (6.93 ounces)3%
Lighter
402 PPIvs+424 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 a/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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x2160 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
ModelXperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Other model namesSony Xperia XA2+ 4GB RAMNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Japan
Japan
BrandSonySony
Release date8/1/20184/5/2018
Depth9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight204 grams (7.14 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 400GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps1200/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4144 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/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 sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3580 mAh3180 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green
• Aluminum frame
• Exmor RS camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• Colors: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Front/back glass
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• Qi wireless charging
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• ISDB-T TV

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (32GB)Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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