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Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) vs Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 vs Motorola Moto Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z X Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) 10Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z5 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)

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 Z5 (E6603)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603) vs Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)} 16 Advantages Motorola Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.8GHz 64bit Quad-core
+(back) 23MP79%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2900 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+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 repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
3GB LPDDR4vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)vs+64GB (53GB available)141%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
154 grams (5.39 ounces)vs+136 grams (4.76 ounces)13%
Lighter
7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)vs+5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)40%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
424 PPIvs+534 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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.
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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.
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.

29 Common items in both devices
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus
(front) 5MP
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
ModelXperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z5 E6603 (LTE), Sony Sumire SSLenovo Moto Z XT1650-03 Dual-Sim, Motorola Sheridan
Country or region availablefeature not registeredBrazilColombiaIndia
Brazil, Colombia, India
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date10/2/20159/1/2016
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)5.2 millimeters (0.2 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)75.3 x 153.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.04 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)136 grams (4.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 430Qualcomm Adreno 530 510Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.0
64GB (53GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,25,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5520x4140 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF: laser detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical 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/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 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 + A2DP4.1 + 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy17 hours21 hours
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
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, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
• Sony TRILUMINOS™ display
• Sony X-Reality
• Quick Charge 2.0: 60% battery in 30min
• Anti-fingerprint coating
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• 3D Surround Sound
• ClearAudio+
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5m and 30min
• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Rose gold
• Moto Maker, Moto Pure, Moto Mods
• Quick Charge 3.0
• TurboPower charging: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z5 (E6603)Moto Z (Dual XT1650-03 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.91W/kg (head), 1.91W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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