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| Global Score | |
| 81.3 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| -- | Android 5.1 |
| 2016-10-20 | 2015-06-16 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 869.00 | $ 249.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 565 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.6 | 9.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.79 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.44 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Pixel XL has a general score of 81.3, which is a little bit better than Xperia Z4v's 78.8 general score. The Google Pixel XL construction has the same thickness than the Xperia Z4v, but it is just a little heavier. The Xperia Z4v counts with just a bit better processing power than Google Pixel XL, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM, it also counts with a graphics processing unit and a larger number of cores.
Xperia Z4v features a much better looking display than Google Pixel XL, because although it has a quite smaller screen, and they both have the same 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution, the Xperia Z4v also counts with a just a bit higher pixels density. The Sony Xperia Z4v counts with a slightly better camera than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same (4K) video quality, the same 30 fps video frame rates, a 0.43 inches sensor and a same size aperture, the Sony Xperia Z4v also has a much more megapixels camera.
The Google Pixel XL features a way bigger storage capacity to store more apps and games than Xperia Z4v, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage capacity. The Google Pixel XL features just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Sony Xperia Z4v, because it has a 3450mAh battery size instead of 3000mAh.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Sony Xperia Z4v, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Sony Xperia Z4v. If you want to save some dollars, you can get the Sony Xperia Z4v, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your savings.
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