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Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508) vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z4v vs Motorola Moto Z3 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z3 Play X Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508) 09Points
5.2"
IPS

1440x2560

20.7
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
17Points Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1) Compare Sony Xperia Z4v X
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)

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 Z4v (E6508)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508) vs Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)} 17 Advantages Motorola Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
+1440x2560 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs402 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+1/2.3" inches11%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.55" inches
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+18W20%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs15W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
162 grams (5.67 ounces)vs+156 grams (5.46 ounces)4%
Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.2"vs+6.01"16%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 8MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.1 Lollipopvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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.

27 Common items in both devices
32GB (22GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
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ModelXperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Other model namesVerizon Sony Xperia Z4v E6508, Sony E6508Lenovo Moto Z3 Play 32GB + 4GB RAM XT1929 Verizon wireless
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date7/1/20156/1/2018
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)6.75 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 144.4 millimeters (2.85 x 5.69 in)76.5 x 156.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.16 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~77.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)565 PPI402 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 Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)32GB (22GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/150 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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 20)LTE Cat13 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,20,28,66)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
5MP depth
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot 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 Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hoursfeature not registered
Standby580 hours (24.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: White, Black
• Oleophobic coating
• Sony Triluminos display
• S-Force Surround sound
• PS4 Remote Play
• WiFi Miracast, direct, hotspot
• Qi Wireless Charging (60% in 30min)
• Colors: Deep Indigo
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Aluminum frame (6000 series)
• 2.5D gorilla glass screen
• Max vision 18:9 display
• Fast battery charging 15W
• Moto mods support

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z4v (E6508)Moto Z3 Play (XT1929-1)
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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