Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416) vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2018 8:35 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:27 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare Sony Xperia XZ3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)

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15 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core59% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+64GB (50GB available)138% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2880 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+537 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)20% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)22% Thinner
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(back) 23MP19% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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

30 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video on both cameras

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H8416 (PF42), Sony Akatsuki	Xperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	10/5/2018	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	537 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/200 Mbps	450/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	22mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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, Green, Red • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Power delivery • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)	Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)