Motorola Moto X4
#2667
Sony Xperia XA2
#2872Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X4
Sony Xperia XA2
Performance
65.365.2
Camera
63.154.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.226.1
Build
91.274.8
Connectivity
66.764.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.145.5
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X4 and Sony Xperia XA2 both feature a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 508 GPU, although the Moto X4 offers more RAM options.
- The Moto X4 has a dual-camera setup with a 12 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, while the Xperia XA2 features a higher-resolution 23 MP rear camera, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The XA2 also has a slightly larger 3300 mAh battery compared to the Moto X4's 3000 mAh, with faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Moto X4 using Gorilla Glass 3 on both front and back, while the XA2 has Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and a plastic back.
- Software-wise, the Moto X4 runs Android 7.1 but is upgradable to Android 9.0, while the XA2 comes with Android 8.0 out of the box.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X4
Sony Xperia XA2
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Versions: XT1900-1 (Canada, USA); XT1900-2 (India, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand); XT1900-4 (LATAM); XT1900-5/7 (Europe); XT1900-6 (Brazil). Also known as Motorola Moto X (4th gen.)
Also known as Sony Xperia XA2 Dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 508
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, no AF
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/4.0"
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps,
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec., HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.4 x 73.4 x 8 mm (5.84 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
142 x 70 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Weight
163 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Super Black, Sterling Blue
Silver, Black, Blue, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat13 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX (5.0 after SW update)
5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass