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| Global Score | |
| 82.2 | 78.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| -- | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-07-30 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches | 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches |
| 8.32 ounces | 5.19 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Purple and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 186.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 5.6 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 2220 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 760 pixels per inch | 441 pixels per inch |
| 900 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.4 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.34 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 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, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.52 | 4.96 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| 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
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is just a bit better than the Google Pixel 3a, with an 82.2 score against 78.8. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium's construction is older, incredibly heavier and noticeably thicker than Google Pixel 3a. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium features a much better looking display than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a lot better pixel number per inch of display, a much better 2160 x 3840px resolution and a little bit larger display.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium features just a little better processing power than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a greater amount of RAM. The Xperia XZ2 Premium takes clearer pictures and videos than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have the same video frame rates, the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same camera aperture, the Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a camera in the back with way more megapixels and a larger camera sensor.
The Xperia XZ2 Premium has a lot bigger memory for games and applications than Google Pixel 3a, and although they both have the same 64 GB internal memory capacity, the Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a SD memory card expansion slot that admits a maximum of 400 GB. The Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with better battery lifetime than Google Pixel 3a, because it has a 3540mAh battery size.
Although Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Google Pixel 3a, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 3a. So if you need that extra features and specs, you can buy the Xperia XZ2 Premium, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and get the Google Pixel 3a, letting go some features and specifications.
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