Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/18/2017 7:26 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Asus Zenfone 4 X Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)

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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	vs	11 Advantages Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+424 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+(back) 23MP13% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 8MP
+1/2.3" inches11% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2900 mAh	vs	+3300 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS	Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), USA	(Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Asus
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	10/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
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)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	600/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
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 Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
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	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm lens	24mm 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)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	30 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)	Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered