Sony Xperia XZ
#2188
Sony Xperia Z3
#2751Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia Z3
Performance
67.161.0
Camera
64.355.7
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.325.4
Build
93.394.0
Connectivity
66.062.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
51.046.4
Summary
- The Sony Xperia XZ features a more advanced Snapdragon 820 chipset compared to the Xperia Z3's Snapdragon 801, resulting in improved performance and multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with identical resolutions and pixel densities.
- The XZ has a higher rear camera resolution at 23 MP versus the Z3's 20.7 MP, although both support 4K video recording.
- In terms of battery, the Z3 has a slightly larger capacity at 3100 mAh compared to the XZ's 2900 mAh.
- The build quality of both phones includes glass fronts and aluminum frames, but the XZ has a glass back, while the Z3 uses glass on both front and back.
- Software-wise, the XZ launches with Android 6.0.1 and is upgradable to 8.0, while the Z3 starts with Android 4.4.4 and can be upgraded to 6.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia Z3
General
Release Date
2016, October 03
2014, November 06
Announced
2016, September 01
2014, September 03
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 330
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC3
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
161 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pink
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.81 W/kg (head) 0.35 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
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) 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 3 TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer