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Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) vs Motorola Moto E4 (XT1766)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z Ultra vs Motorola Moto E4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E4 X Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) 14Points
6.4"
TFT

1080x1920

8
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Motorola Moto E4 (XT1766) Compare Sony Xperia Z Ultra X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)

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Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE) vs Moto E4 (XT1766)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto E4 (XT1766)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core46%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core
+16GB (11GB available)10%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)43%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+344 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+6.4"28%
Larger screen
vs5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3050 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
212 grams (7.42 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)40%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
4G LTE
150 Mbps
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
ModelXperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z Ultra C6833, Xperia Z Ultra C6806, Sony TogariLenovo Moto E4 (MediaTek) Single-Sim, Moto E4 4thGen
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date7/30/20136/1/2017
Depth6.5 millimeters (0.26 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)92.2 x 179.4 millimeters (3.63 x 7.06 in)72.9 x 144.5 millimeters (2.87 x 5.69 in)
Weight212 grams (7.42 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Water splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)344 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM897464bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-T720 MP1 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE C6806: 700/850/900/1700/1900/2100/2600 - C6833: 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity3050 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standby820 hours (34.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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 3
• X-Reality triluminos display
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Panorama photo
• 3D Surround Sound
• Java framework
• Colors: Iron Grey, Blush Gold, Oxford Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D cover glass screen
• Fast battery charging
• 5W charger
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z Ultra (4G LTE)Moto E4 (XT1766)
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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