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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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

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Compare Motorola Moto Maxx X Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 07Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Maxx

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 Z1 Compact} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Moto Maxx} 12 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)18%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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+2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (52GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+565 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+5.2"21%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
2300 mAhvs+3900 mAh70%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

34 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
(back) 20.7MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
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ModelXperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony AmamiMotorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil(Global, International)
Brazil, (Global, International)
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date2/1/201411/5/2014
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic 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 CompactMoto Maxx
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.3" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI565 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 Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy18 hours48 hours (2 days)
Standby600 hours (25 days)675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
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, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound
• Colors: Black Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactMoto Maxx
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)feature not registered
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