Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) vs Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ vs Apple iPhone SE phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.2"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
23
MP
MP
13mp
3GB
RAM
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Quad-core
2900
mAh
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4"
IPS
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640x1136
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1.2mp
2GB
RAM
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Dual-core
1642
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(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
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22 Advantages 
6 Advantages | 30 Common items in both devices |
| Aluminum body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| +23 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Model | Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) |
| Other model names | Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS | iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724 |
| Country or region available |    (Europe), (Global, International), USA | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Apple |
| Release date | 10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016 | 3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016 |
| Depth | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in) | 58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in) |
| Weight | 161 grams (5.64 ounces) | 113 grams (3.96 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 640x1136 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 326 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Triluminos X-Reality Engine | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | iOS 9.0 |
| Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | iOS 15 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm) | 64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) | PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | Basemark X: 29548 | Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (27GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 450/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 5520x4140 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | 29mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | 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 | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera |
| Camera extras | 1080p@60fps Exmor RS | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 22mm (lens) | 31mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2900 mAh | 1642 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 17.5 hours | 14 hours |
| Standby | 610 hours (25.4 days) | 240 hours (10 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) | iPhone SE (32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) | 0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body) |