Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Google Pixel (32GB)

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

5/3/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 5:12 PM

Compare Google Pixel X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Google Pixel (32GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non 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!

18 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	vs	4 Advantages Google Pixel (32GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+64GB (50GB available)127% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.0
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+2160x3840 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+801 PPI82% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	441 PPI
+5.5"10% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 19.2MP56% 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
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps58% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps
+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3230 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2770 mAh
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)34% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer

36 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+29 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Pixel (32GB)
Other model names	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS	Google Pixel 1, G-2PW4100, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish
Country or region available	(Europe), USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017	10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)	69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	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 Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	801 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II: 2461 (v2)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (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	1024/150 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 Cat16 (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 Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 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	25mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (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	1.12µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (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 Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, 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 Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture 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 Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3230 mAh	2770 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	feature not registered	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (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, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play	• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue • Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)	Google Pixel (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)