Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 74.5 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Sony |
| Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 5.1 |
| 2016-09-01 | 2015-06-16 |
| 6.04 x 2.96 x 0.20 inches | 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches |
| 4.80 ounces | 5.64 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Aluminum | Glass and Metal |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 284.00 | $ 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 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2200 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 |
| 9 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 12.76 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.45 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 7.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2600mAh Battery | 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 4.56 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia Z4v is a bit better than the Moto Z, having a general score of 78.8 against 74.5. Xperia Z4v is better than the Moto Z, we must tell that it's also an older, heavier and incredibly thicker phone. Both phones in this review work with Android OS (Operating System), but Xperia Z4v has older 5.1 version while Moto Z has Android 8.0 Oreo version.
The Xperia Z4v features a bit superior processing unit than Motorola Moto Z, because although it has 1 GB lesser RAM memory, it also counts with a graphics processor and 4 more cores. The Sony Xperia Z4v counts with a brighter display than Moto Z, because although it has a little smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 2560 x 1440 resolution, the Sony Xperia Z4v also counts with a quite higher screen pixel density.
The Xperia Z4v shoots slightly better photographs and videos than Moto Z, because although it has a smaller aperture, and they both have the same 30 fps video frame rates and the same (4K) video definition, the Xperia Z4v also counts with a much more MP back-facing camera. Moto Z features much more storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Xperia Z4v, and although they both have exactly the same 32 GB internal storage, the Moto Z also has an external SD slot that supports up to 1,95 TB.
Xperia Z4v has a little longer battery performance than Motorola Moto Z, because it has a 15 percent bigger battery size.
Even being the best phone between the ones we are comparing here, the Xperia Z4v is also cheaper than the other phone, which makes it easy to pick between these phones.
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