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| Global Score | |
| 78.8 | 81.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 5.1 | -- |
| 2015-06-16 | 2016-10-20 |
| 5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 inches | 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches |
| 5.64 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Blue and Gray |
| Glass and Metal | Aluminum and Glass |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 249.00 | $ 869.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 5.5 inches |
| 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 565 pixels per inch | 534 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | No touch screen |
| 9.7 | 8.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 430 (600 MHz) GPU | Adreno 530 GPU |
| 9.45 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 5.00 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 |
| 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), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 4.96 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | 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 global score of 81.3, which is a little bit better than Xperia Z4v's score of 78.8. The Google Pixel XL construction has the same thickness than the Xperia Z4v, but it is just a little heavier. The Xperia Z4v counts with a more vivid display than Google Pixel XL, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same 2560 x 1440 resolution, the Xperia Z4v also counts with a little higher pixel density.
Xperia Z4v counts with a bit better CPU than Google Pixel XL, because although it has a lower amount of RAM memory, it also counts with a greater number of cores and an additional GPU. The Google Pixel XL has a much greater memory capacity for games and applications than Xperia Z4v, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 96 GB more internal memory.
The Google Pixel XL features a little better battery life than Xperia Z4v, because it has 3450mAh of battery capacity. The Xperia Z4v counts with a slightly better camera than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rate, the same video resolution, a same size camera sensor and the same camera aperture, the Xperia Z4v also has a way more mega pixels camera.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the Sony Xperia Z4v, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Sony Xperia Z4v. If you prefer to save some money, you can buy the Sony Xperia Z4v, and give up a few features and specifications, but you will get the most with your budget.
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