Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia XZs: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia XZs. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 32GB
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International · 4GB · 64GB · G8232 Dual
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.7Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 6.9 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.7 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
7.6
30 reviews
8.5
9 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia XZs

Specs Sony Xperia XZ price compare Sony Xperia XZ
International · 3GB · 32GB 		Sony Xperia XZs price comparison Sony Xperia XZs
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8232 Dual
Inches 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD
Usable surface 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.0 mm
146.0 mm
8.1 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 161 g 161 g
Micro SnapD. 820
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 820
Quad-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 124.000
v6 		124.000
v?
Battery 2900 mAh 2900 mAh
Main Camera 1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 8.0 Oreo

Brand
Brand Sony Sony
Aliases -- G8231, G8232

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		February 2017,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market International International

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZs
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZs
Size
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 8.1 mm
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Weight 161 g 161 g
Usable surface 71 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP65
IP68 		IP68
Colors
Black

Blue

Brown
Black

Blue

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.8
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
9.1
Number of reviews
30 reviews
9 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 2.2GHz
CPU 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz 2x Kryo 2.2 GHz + 2x Kryo 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz Qualcomm Adreno 530 624MHz

RAM
RAM 3 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
124.000
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 52% of devices
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124.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 19% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 64 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.7
8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.1
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.2
8.6
Number of reviews
30 reviews
9 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 23 Mpx 19.2 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Sony IMX400 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI 2
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 100 - 12800 100 - 12800
Pixel size 1.08 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.4
8.3
Quality of selfies
8.3
9.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.1
8.1
Number of reviews
30 reviews
9 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.850 W/Kg on head
1.200 W/Kg on body 		0.850 W/Kg on head
1.170 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.350 W/Kg on head
0.800 W/Kg on body 		0.810 W/Kg on head
0.350 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
9.4
Quality of the GPS
8.3
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.0
7.7
Number of reviews
30 reviews
9 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2900 mAh
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2900 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 43%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
30 reviews
9 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 23%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 67%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 7%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
30 reviews
9 reviews
Prices
From $ 119 --
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