Sony Xperia XZ
#4768
Sony Xperia Z2
#4771Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia Z2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.945.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.456.3
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XZ features a more modern build with Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and an aluminum back, while the Xperia Z2 has glass on both the front and back.
- Both models share a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia XZ is powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Z2's Snapdragon 801.
- The XZ's rear camera has a higher resolution at 23 MP versus the Z2's 20.7 MP, although both can record 4K video.
- The Xperia Z2 has a larger battery capacity at 3200 mAh compared to the XZ's 2900 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the XZ runs Android 6.0.1 out of the box and is upgradable to Android 8.0, while the Z2 starts with Android 4.4.2 and can be upgraded to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia Z2
General
Release Date
2016, October 03
2014
Announced
2016, September 01
2014
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia XZ Dual F8332 with dual-SIM card slots
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 (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
13 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
2.2 MP
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight
161 g
163 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes