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| Global Score | |
| 82.2 | 77.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Motorola |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo |
| 2018-07-30 | 2018-08-16 |
| 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches | 6.16 x 3.01 x 0.27 inches |
| 8.32 ounces | 5.50 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 297.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| 760 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| 900 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 540 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1,95 TB) external memory slot |
| 11.34 | 14.66 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 9.57 |
| 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 Li - Ion 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, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a bit better than Motorola Moto Z3, having an 82.2 score against 77.6. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium body is much thicker and incredibly heavier than Motorola Moto Z3. Xperia XZ2 Premium features a bit superior CPU than Motorola Moto Z3, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Xperia XZ2 Premium also has more RAM memory.
The Xperia XZ2 Premium has a much more vibrant display than Moto Z3, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a way higher screen pixel density and a way higher resolution of 2160 x 3840 pixels. Xperia XZ2 Premium takes just a bit better pictures and videos than Motorola Moto Z3, and although they both have the same video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a larger diafragm aperture for better low light photography and videos, a lot larger sensor shooting way higher quality pictures and videos and a back-facing camera with way more mega pixels.
The Moto Z3 counts with much more storage to store more games and applications than Xperia XZ2 Premium, and although they both have the same internal memory capacity, the Moto Z3 also has an external memory slot that supports up to 1,95 TB. Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with longer battery lifetime than Motorola Moto Z3, because it has 3540mAh of battery capacity.
Although Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better device, it is way more expensive than Moto Z3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Moto Z3. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get Moto Z3, giving up a couple features and specs, but you'll get the most with your savings.
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