Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia XZ2

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Phone Names Sony Xperia XZ Sony Xperia XZ2
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - F8331, F8332HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8331, F83321, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 MbpsHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
Launch
Announced2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 032018, February 26. Released 2018, April 20
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Dimensions146 x 72 x 8.1 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 in)153 x 72 x 11.1 mm (6.02 x 2.83 x 0.44 in)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight161 g (5.68 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
 IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)5.7 inches, 83.8 cm2 (~76.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD, HDR BT.2020
 Triluminos display X-Reality EngineTriluminos display X-Reality Engine
Platform
CPUQuad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
GPUAdreno 530Adreno 630
OSAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model onlymicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
 eMMC 5.1UFS 2.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Single23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDR-
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3"5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0"
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Sound
3.5mm jack YesNo
35mm jackYesNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 24-bit/192kHz audio 24-bit/192kHz audio Dynamic vibration system
Comms
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, aptX, LE5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent)GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNAWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Features
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
Battery
Charging18W wired, QC3-
Stand-byUp to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G)-
Talk timeUp to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G)-
TypeLi-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3180 mAh, non-removable
Misc
ColorsMineral black, Platinum, Forest blue, Deep pinkLiquid Black, Liquid Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
ModelsF8331, F8332, SO-01J, SOV34, 601SOH8266, H8216, H8296, H8276, 702SO, SOV37
PriceAbout 230 EURAbout 360 EUR
SAR0.81 W/kg (head)     0.35 W/kg (body)-
SAR EU0.85 W/kg (head)     1.20 W/kg (body)-
Tests
Audio quality Noise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -93.6dB Noise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -89.2dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 72h Endurance rating 88h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: 1349 (nominal), 3.795 (sunlight) Contrast ratio: 1434 (nominal), 3.58 (sunlight)
Loudspeaker Voice 61dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 67dB Voice 66dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 78dB
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 2151Basemark X: 29548 AnTuTu: 259244 (v7), 281749 (v8) GeekBench: 8466 (v4.4), 2060 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
OUR TESTS
Audio qualityNoise -93.0dB / Crosstalk -93.6dBNoise -90.6dB / Crosstalk -89.2dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 72hEndurance rating 88h
CameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
DisplayContrast ratio: 1349 (nominal), 3.795 (sunlight)Contrast ratio: 1434 (nominal), 3.58 (sunlight)
LoudspeakerVoice 61dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 67dBVoice 66dB / Noise 71dB / Ring 78dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 2151Basemark X: 29548AnTuTu: 259244 (v7), 281749 (v8) GeekBench: 8466 (v4.4), 2060 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)