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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Motorola Moto E4 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E4 Plus X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 27Points
5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1770) Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
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!

Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)} 4 Advantages Motorola Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)139%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)127%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)21%
Thinner
vs9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+2160x3840 pixels8 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+801 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 19.2MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.1" inches
+(front) 13MP160%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot 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.
vs10W
+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
vs4.2 + 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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+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
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
3230 mAhvs+5000 mAh55%
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 supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

27 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
5.5"
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
ModelXperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
Other model namesXperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SSLenovo Moto E4 Plus (Dual-sim 32GB)
Country or region available(Europe)USA
(Europe), USA
India
India
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/20177/1/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)77.5 x 155 millimeters (3.05 x 6.1 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels (16:9)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)801 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/2100
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)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@960fps
Exmor RS
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.2 + 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)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3230 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink
• PS4 Remote Play
• Colors: Iron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue
• 16:9 display
• 2.5D cover glass screen
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto E4 Plus (XT1770)
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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