Sony Xperia Z (3G) vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)

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

9/16/2018 9:08 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:24 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium X Sony Xperia Z (3G) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

24Points Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166) Compare Sony Xperia Z X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)

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5 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)	vs	24 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
+146 grams (5.11 ounces)62% Lighter	vs	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)51% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core142% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR42 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (50GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
441 PPI	vs	+760 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+5.8"16% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MP144% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 13MP5 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
Android 4.4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps28 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2330 mAh	vs	+3540 mAh52% 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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z (3G)	Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Dual-sim, Sony PF12
Country or region available	feature not registered	Bulgaria, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	2/1/2013	7/30/2018
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)	80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)
Weight	146 grams (5.11 ounces)	236 grams (8.26 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	2160x3840 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	760 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	1200/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 19.2 megapixels 12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	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 Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	3540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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, 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: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver • HDR10 display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z (3G)	Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8166)
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