Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) vs Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia Z3+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2016 8:52 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z3+ 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)

07Points Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533) Compare Sony Xperia XZ X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2930
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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	7 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+(back) 23MP11% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+(front) 13MP154% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
161 grams (5.64 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)12% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)16% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2900 mAh	vs	+2930 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

35 Common items in both devices

3GB LPDDR4

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

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

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ (F8331)	Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Other model names	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS	Sony Xperia Z3 Plus (Dual-sim), Sony Z3+ E6533
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016	6/11/2015
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	161 grams (5.64 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 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	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (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	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Triluminos X-Reality Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 29548	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) 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+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4140 pixels	5248x3936 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps Exmor RS	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.1 + 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)
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)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2900 mAh	2930 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	17.5 hours	20 hours
Standby	610 hours (25.4 days)	510 hours (21.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
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: White, Black, Copper, Aqua Green • Oleophobic coating • Sony Triluminos display • S-Force Surround sound • PS4 Remote Play • WiFi Miracast, direct, hotspot • Qi Wireless Charging (60% in 30min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)	Sony Xperia Z3+ (E6533)
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