Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Sony Xperia XZ3
Comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 and Sony Xperia XZ3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia XZ3, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging.
| Category | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia XZ2, if you care about…
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,434 :1
- against 4.502 :1
Sony Xperia XZ3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- against 3,180 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 295,468
- against 281,749
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 537 ppi
- against 424 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 630 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 281,749 | 295,468 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Kryo 385 Gold cores at 2.7 GHz and four Kryo 385 Silver cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green, Pink | Black, Silver, White, Green, Red |
| Body Thickness | 11.1 mm | 9.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 73 mm |
| Body Height | 153 mm | 158 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 76.1 % | 80.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | IP65, IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 9.9 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,180 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | pOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,160 px | 2,880 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 537 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,434 :1 Best value | 4.502 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch | Gorilla Glass 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 9 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 4G LTE B66 | 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, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, aptX HD, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | 200 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia XZ2 | Xperia XZ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | H8266, H8216, H8296, H8276, 702SO, SOV37 | H9436, H8416, H9493 |
