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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) vs Motorola Moto E40

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Motorola Moto E40 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E40 X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) 24Points
5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)

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 (SO-04J)} 24 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) vs Moto E40} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto E40
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+4GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+191 grams (6.69 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15%
Thinner
vs9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+2160x3840 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+801 PPI197%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(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
+CompassAdvantage
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
+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
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+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
+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.
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
vsIP52 certified
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.5"vs+6.5"18%
Larger screen
(back) 19.2MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP171%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 9.0 Pievs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
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
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

22 Common items in both devices
64GB (50GB available)
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
 
ModelXperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
Other model namesNTT DoCoMo Xperia XZ Premium, Sony Maple SSLenovo Moto E40 (XT2159-1)
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/201710/11/2021, Announced: 10/7/2021
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)75.64 x 165.08 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)198 grams (6.93 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-resistantIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels (16:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)801 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine
Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 Piefeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Unisoc Tiger T700 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)ARM Mali-G52 MP2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 135879 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
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 800/850/900/1900/2100UMTS 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.483°1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
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
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
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 (SO-04J)Moto E40
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/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
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
10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
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: Carbon Gray, Pink Clay

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto E40
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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