Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia Z4v
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia XZ
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Z4v
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia XZ
Better display
Sony Xperia Z4v
Lighter body
Sony Xperia XZ
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| PPI | 424 | 565 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 70.9 | 71.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Adreno 530 | Adreno 430 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 | Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 20 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6.0.1 | 5.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | — | 20.7 MP |
| Wide | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) | 5.1 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2900 | 3000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 95 h |
| stand by | Up to 600 h (2G) / Up to 610 h (3G) | Up to 590 h (2G) / Up to 580 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 11 h 40 min (2G) / Up to 17 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 20 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 146 | 144.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 161 | 162 |
| Width (mm) | 72 | 72.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, September 01. Released 2016, October 03 | 2015, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Cancelled |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8331, F8332 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8331, F8332 | 2, 3, 4, 7, 13, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia XZ and Sony Xperia Z4v are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Z4v packs a 3000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia XZ reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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