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| Global Score | |
| 73.5 | 81.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| 2016-10-02 | 2016-10-20 |
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches | 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.68 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Blue and Gray |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 282.00 | $ 869.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit, 14 nm (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 8.91 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.88 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 23.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 24.00mm 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 |
| 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 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 | |
| 2900mAh Battery | 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 4.88 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | 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
The Google Pixel XL has an overall score of 81.3, which is much better than the Sony Xperia XZ's general score of 73.5. The Google Pixel XL construction is a bit thicker and a little bit heavier than the Sony Xperia XZ. The Google Pixel XL's processor is just as good as the processor in Sony Xperia XZ, and although the Google Pixel XL has more RAM, they both have the same number of cores.
The Google Pixel XL has a slightly better display than Xperia XZ, because it has a little larger screen, a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 and more pixels per screen inch. The Google Pixel XL has a better memory capacity to install applications and games than Xperia XZ, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal storage.
Xperia XZ has just a bit better camera than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, the same (4K) video quality, a same size back-facing camera sensor and a F2 camera aperture, the Xperia XZ also has a way more mega pixels back-facing camera. Google Pixel XL counts with superior battery duration than Xperia XZ, because it has a 3450mAh battery size instead of 2900mAh.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Sony Xperia XZ, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as the Sony Xperia XZ. If you prefer to save some money, you can get Sony Xperia XZ, letting go a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most out of your budget.
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