Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) vs OnePlus X (NA)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs OnePlus X phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 2:42 PM, updated: 12/12/2022 4:42 PM

Compare OnePlus X X Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points OnePlus X (NA) Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2525
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)

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!

22 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	vs	7 Advantages OnePlus X (NA)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.7"14% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 19.2MP50% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+1/2.3" inches35% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.1" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3180 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2525 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+138 grams (4.83 ounces)43% Lighter
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)61% Thinner
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

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

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ2 6GB RAM H8296 Dual-sim, Sony PF22	OnePlus X Dual-SIM E1005
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	OnePlus
Release date	4/5/2018	11/5/2015
Depth	11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)	69 x 140 millimeters (2.72 x 5.51 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330 (578MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark OS II 2.0: 1213 Basemark X: 10572
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/150 Mbps	150/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.14µm 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	720p@120fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
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 XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3180 mAh	2525 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
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, Deep Green, Ash Pink • Aluminum frame • Front/back glass • USB OTG On-The-Go • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Fast battery charging (Power delivery) • Qi wireless charging • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min	• Colors: Black • LED notification light
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ2 (H8296)	OnePlus X (NA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.108W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.317W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)