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| Global Score | |
| 79.8 | 81.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| 2017-06-01 | 2016-10-20 |
| 6.14 x 3.03 x 0.31 inches | 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches |
| 6.74 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black, Pink, Red and Silver | Black, Blue and Gray |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 869.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 801 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| 700 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.3 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.36 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 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 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.34 | 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 | |
| 3230mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.2 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | 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 score of 81.3, which is slightly better than Xperia XZ Premium's 79.8 general score. Google Pixel XL's design is a little thicker but lighter than the Xperia XZ Premium, and they were released only 7 months apart. Sony Xperia XZ Premium counts with a more vivid screen than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have a screen of the same size, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium also has a lot better 2160 x 3840 resolution and a better number of pixels per inch of display.
Sony Xperia XZ Premium counts with a little faster processor than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have a 4 GB RAM memory, the Sony Xperia XZ Premium also has a greater number of faster cores. Xperia XZ Premium features a bit better camera than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have a 0.43 inches sensor, the same video frame rates, a F2 diafragm aperture and the same video definition, the Xperia XZ Premium also has a way higher 19 MP resolution back-facing camera.
Xperia XZ Premium counts with a little bit more storage for games and applications than Google Pixel XL, because although it has only 64 GB internal storage, it also counts with a SD card slot that supports up to 256 GB. The Google Pixel XL has just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Sony Xperia XZ Premium, because it has a 3450mAh battery size.
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