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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Bq Aquaris 4

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

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Compare Bq Aquaris 4 X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 33Points
5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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 XZ Premium (G8141)} 33 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Aquaris 4} 4 Advantages Bq Aquaris 4
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR43 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+64GB (50GB available)24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)33%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+2160x3840 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+801 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 19.2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps141 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3230 mAh115%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)41%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
 
ModelXperia XZ Premium (G8141)Aquaris 4
Other model namesXperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SSbq Aquaris 4 12GB 03BQAQU05
Country or region available(Europe)USA
(Europe), USA
feature not registered
BrandSonyBq
Release date6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/201711/1/2013
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)801 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine
feature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6577
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)PowerVR SGX531
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
RAM memory4GB LPDDR41GB
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (720x480)
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@960fps
Exmor RS
feature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3230 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, Silver, Pink
β€’ PS4 Remote Play
β€’ Colors: White
β€’ 8GB microSD class 10 included
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Bq Aquaris 4
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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