Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) vs Google Pixel XL (32GB)

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

10/27/2016 8:52 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel XL X Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Google Pixel XL (32GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel XL (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 XZ (F8331)	vs	12 Advantages Google Pixel XL (32GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+(back) 23MP86% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.3MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+534 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+5.5"6% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps44% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2900 mAh	vs	+3450 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

36 Common items in both devices

2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)

32GB (21GB available) / 32GB (22GB available)

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

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (F8331)	Pixel XL (32GB)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS	Verizon HTC Pixel XL, G-2PW2100, G-2PW2200, HTC Marlin
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	75.7 x 154.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.09 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	168 grams (5.88 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	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	534 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 (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	Basemark OS II: 2281 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 Mbps	650/75 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 Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (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 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	4048x3036 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	22mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	3450 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (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: Black, Silver, Blue Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Google Pixel XL (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)	0.89W/kg (head), 0.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	0.25W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)