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Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) vs Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) 18Points
5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
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)} 18 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J) vs Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)74%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2160x3840 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs1440x2560 pixels
+801 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs534 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
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 13MP154%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps128%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3230 mAh24%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+18W20%
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.
vs15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+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
vs4.1 + A2DP
+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, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)40%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)52%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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

28 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
5.5"
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
ModelXperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
Other model namesNTT DoCoMo Xperia XZ Premium, Sony Maple SSLenovo Moto Z XT1650-05 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
China
China
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/20179/1/2016
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)136 grams (4.76 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 (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels (16:9)1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)801 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10
Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
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 (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
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 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat9 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30fps
720p@960fps
Exmor RS
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
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
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3230 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
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: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ Premium (SO-04J)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-05 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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