Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441) vs Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Motorola Moto X Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/13/2017 8:26 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:22 PM

Compare Motorola Moto X Force X Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
IPS

720x1280

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.4"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3760
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)

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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Moto X Force (XT1581)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
+(front) 13MP158% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)1% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1440x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
319 PPI	vs	+544 PPI71% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"	vs	+5.4"17% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(back) 21MP10% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+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
2700 mAh	vs	+3760 mAh39% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Waterproof (IP?)	vs	+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera

f/2.0 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact G8441, Sony PF41, Sony Lilac	Moto X Force (Dual-Sim 64GB), Droid Turbo 2, Motorola Bounce
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Brazil, China
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	10/1/2017	10/29/2015
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)	78 x 149.8 millimeters (3.07 x 5.9 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.6" inches	5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1440x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	544 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 430 600Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	800/75 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 17, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	21 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	5616x3744 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	18mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	3760 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	36 hours (1.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
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, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Plastic body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Black • Moto Maker • Moto ShatterShield • The screen don't crack or shatter • TurboPower: 13 hours of battery life in 15min • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (G8441)	Moto X Force (XT1581)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered