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Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Motorola Moto G31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G31 X Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) 09Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)

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Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)} 20 Advantages Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+441 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs411 PPI
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
5"vs+6.4"28%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP190%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 13MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
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.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

22 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
ModelXperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony HonamiLenovo Moto G31 XT2173-1, XT2173-2, XT2173-3
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date9/6/201312/6/2021, Announced: 11/18/2021
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)73.87 x 161.89 millimeters (2.91 x 6.37 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size5" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 228765 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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 sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hoursfeature not registered
Standby850 hours (35.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
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, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• 3D Surround Sound
• Colors: Mineral Grey, Baby Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
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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