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Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z vs Google Pixel 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 9 X Sony Xperia Z (3G) 06Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
25Points Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z X
6.3"
OLED

1080x2424

50
MP

10.5mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)

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 Z (3G)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)} 25 Advantages Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)36%
Lighter
vs198 grams (6.93 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+441 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs421 PPI
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)142%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR5X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2424 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.3"26%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 48MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/1.31" inches129%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)41%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 10.5MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps70 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAhvs+4700 mAh102%
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+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
ModelXperia Z (3G)Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony YugaGoogle Pixel 9 GUR25
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyGoogle
Release date2/1/20138/22/2024, Announced: 8/13/2024
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)72 x 152.8 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)198 grams (6.93 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Display typeTFT LCDOLED
Screen size5" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2424 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI421 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered2700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806464bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1224019 (v10)
Geekbench: 4489 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 75)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/1.7123°1/2.55"PDAF
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/1.31" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.2µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
10-bit HDR

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered20mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2330 mAh4700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging27W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered15W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework
• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z (3G)Google Pixel 9 (GUR25 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body)
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