Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia XZ1
Comparison between Sony Xperia XZ and Sony Xperia XZ1: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia XZ1, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.0 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia XZ, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,900 mAh
- against 2,700 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 70.9 %
- against 68.6 %
Sony Xperia XZ1, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 155 g
- against 161 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 10 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 530 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.15 GHz | 2.45 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 275,726 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core processor with 2x2.15 GHz Kryo and 2x1.6 GHz Kryo cores | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink | Black, Silver, Pink, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 148 mm |
| Weight | 161 g | 155 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % Best value | 68.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.4 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh Best value | 2,700 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | 17 h 30 min | — |
| Standby time | 610 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 424 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,349 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 | 8 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Type-C, DLNA | NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Mass Storage, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.81 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.35 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.85 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | 1,024 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia XZ | Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | F8331, F8332, SO-01J, SOV34, 601SO | G8341, G8342, F8341, F8342, G8343, SOV36, SO-01K |
