Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 82.2 | 79.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Sony |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-07-30 | 2018-10-17 |
| 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches | 6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 inches |
| 8.32 ounces | 6.81 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 900.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 2880 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 760 pixels per inch | 537 pixels per inch |
| 900 cd/m2 brightness | 550 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.4 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 630 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.34 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 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 |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 10.45 |
| 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, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3540mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3330mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 5.52 | 5.28 |
| 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
Xperia XZ2 Premium has a global score of 82.2, which is slightly better than Xperia XZ3's 79.6 overall score. Although it's the best device we are comparing, we must highlight that it's also a somewhat thicker and somewhat heavier device. Xperia XZ2 Premium has a much better looking screen than Xperia XZ3, because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a higher screen density, much more brightness and a lot better 2160 x 3840 pixels resolution.
Xperia XZ2 Premium has a bit superior CPU than Xperia XZ3, and although they both have 8 cores, the Xperia XZ2 Premium also has a greater amount of RAM. Xperia XZ3 counts with a camera that is very similar to the camera in Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, and although the Xperia XZ3 has a tinier aperture which is worse for capturing photographs or videos in poorly lited situations, they both have the same video frame rate, a same resolution back-facing camera, the same 3840x2160 video quality and a same size back camera sensor.
Sony Xperia XZ3 counts with slightly more storage capacity for games and applications than Xperia XZ2 Premium, and although they both have equal internal memory, the Sony Xperia XZ3 also has an external memory slot that admits a maximum of 512 GB. The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with just a little bit longer battery duration than Sony Xperia XZ3, because it has a 3540mAh battery size instead of 3330mAh.
Xperia XZ2 Premium is a bit more expensive than Xperia XZ3, but you can get a better phone for that extra money.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.