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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Motorola Moto G 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G 5G X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) 14Points
5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
18Points Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X
6.7"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB)

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Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Moto G 5G (128GB)} 18 Advantages Motorola Moto G 5G (128GB)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+2160x3840 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+801 PPI108%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+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)
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4vs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (111GB available)122%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"vs+6.7"22%
Larger screen
(back) 19.2MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.3" inchesvs+1/2" inches15%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3230 mAhvs+5000 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18Wvs+20W11%
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.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
HDR10
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
ModelXperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
Other model namesXperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SSLenovo Moto G 5G XT2113-3 (6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Europe)USA
(Europe), USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/201712/7/2020, Announced: 11/5/2020
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)76.1 x 166.1 millimeters (3 x 6.54 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic 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 G 5G (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels (16:9)1080x2340 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)801 PPI385 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 312461 (v8)
Geekbench: 1980 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1024/150 Mbps2000/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4AF
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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
1080p@60fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3230 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Frosted Silver, Volcanic Gray
• TurboPower charger

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)Moto G 5G (128GB)
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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