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Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact X Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) 07Points
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

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12Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K) Compare Sony Xperia XZs X
5"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2870
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)

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Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
+161 grams (5.64 ounces)4%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)49%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+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
+2900 mAh1%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2870 mAh
+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
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
32GB (20GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+483 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 7.1 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps78%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorvs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

32 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4
16 million
(back) 19.2MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
ModelXperia XZs (G8231 USA)Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SSNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, Sony PF32
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Japan
Japan
BrandSonySony
Release date4/1/20174/5/2018
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)65 x 135 millimeters (2.56 x 5.31 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI483 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)64GB (50GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps800/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 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 Cat15 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,21,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/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 sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedDigital TV FullSeg
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh2870 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby610 hours (25.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 720p@960fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black, Silver, Moss Green, Coral Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Plastic back
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• ISDB-T TV

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (SO-05K)
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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