Motorola Moto X4
#3568
Sony Xperia Z5
#3638Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto X4
Sony Xperia Z5
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
46.145.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.258.1
Summary
- The Motorola Moto X4 and Sony Xperia Z5 both feature a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the Xperia Z5 has a slightly higher pixel density at ~428 ppi compared to the Moto X4's ~424 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Moto X4 is powered by the Snapdragon 630 chipset, while the Xperia Z5 utilizes the older Snapdragon 810, which may offer better performance in multi-core tasks.
- The Moto X4's camera setup includes a dual rear camera with a 12 MP main sensor and an 8 MP ultrawide lens, whereas the Xperia Z5 boasts a 23 MP rear camera, providing higher resolution images.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Moto X4 at 3000 mAh compared to the Xperia Z5's 2900 mAh, with both lacking wireless charging.
- Both devices have a premium build with glass fronts and backs, but the Xperia Z5 is slightly lighter and thinner.
- The Moto X4 runs Android 7.1 with an upgrade path to Android 9, while the Xperia Z5 starts on Android 5.1.1 and can be upgraded to 7.1.1, offering a more outdated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto X4
Sony Xperia Z5
General
Release Date
2017
2015, October 02
Announced
2017
2015, September 02
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.)
N/A
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 (~428 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 508
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
23 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
16 MP
5.1 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5.1 MP, f/2.4
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps,
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.4 x 73.4 x 8 mm (5.84 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
163 g
154 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Super Black, Sterling Blue
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps (E6603), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E6653)
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/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, EDR, aptX (5.0 after SW update)
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), Android One
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes