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| Global Score | |
| 76.3 | 81 |
| Basic Information | |
| Motorola | Sony |
| 2018-06-29 | 2019-10-02 |
| 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches | 6.22 x 2.68 x 0.32 inches |
| 5.50 ounces | 5.78 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue, Grey and Red |
| Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3) | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 500.00 | $ 848.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels |
| Super AMOLED | OLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 449 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.60 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3140mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.96 | 5.12 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia 5 has an overall score of 81, which is just a bit better than the Moto Z3 Play's score of 76.3. Sony Xperia 5's body is newer, but somewhat thicker and just a little heavier than Moto Z3 Play. Xperia 5 counts with a bit better performance than Motorola Moto Z3 Play, and although they both have 8 CPU cores, the Xperia 5 also has more RAM memory.
The Xperia 5 has a slightly better display than Moto Z3 Play, because it has a slightly better resolution of 1080 x 2520, a little bit larger display and a quite higher pixel density. Xperia 5 shoots a little bit better videos and photos than Motorola Moto Z3 Play, because although it has a tinier sensor taking lower quality videos and pictures, and they both have a back camera with a 12 MP, the same 30 frames per second video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the Xperia 5 also counts with a bigger aperture to take better images in low-light situations.
Moto Z3 Play counts with a little bit better storage capacity to store more games and applications than Sony Xperia 5, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with a SD extension slot that holds up to 1,95 TB. The Xperia 5 has a bit superior battery performance than Motorola Moto Z3 Play, because it has a 5 percent greater battery capacity.
Although Sony Xperia 5 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Moto Z3 Play, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Moto Z3 Play. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can buy the Moto Z3 Play, and give up a few features and specs, but you will get the most with your budget.
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