Sony Xperia XZ vs Xperia X Performance vs Xperia Z5: A quick specs comparison

So, for the past year, we've seen exactly three flagship Sony smartphones — the Xperia Z5, released in October of 2015, the Xperia X Performance, which hit store shelves in June this year, and now, the newly-announced XZ, slated for launch in October of 2016. Having so little time between them, are these smartphones truly different?
Well, on the outside, sure — we'd say Sony has definitely evolved its design further, without losing its signature look. But what about on the inside? Here's a quick look at the specs of all three flagships, side by side.
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Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia X Performance | Sony Xperia Z5 |
Design
Dimensions | ||
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5.75 x 2.83 x 0.32 inches 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm |
5.67 x 2.76 x 0.34 inches 144 x 70 x 8.7 mm |
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
Weight | ||
5.68 oz (161.0 g) | 5.82 oz (165.0 g) | 5.43 oz (154.0 g) |
Materials | ||
Back: Aluminum | Frame: Metal | Back: Glass Frame: Metal |
Resistance | ||
Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | ||
Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
Keys | ||
Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | ||
Black, Gray, Pink, Blue | Black, Gold, Pink, White | Black, Gold, Pink, Green, White |
Display
Size | ||
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5.2-inch | 5.0-inch | 5.2-inch |
Resolution | ||
1920x1080px, 424 PPI | 1920x1080px, 441 PPI | 1920x1080px, 424 PPI |
Technology | ||
IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body | ||
71.00 % | 66.93 % | 71.00 % |
Colors | ||
16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
Features | ||
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Tempered Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
System chip | ||
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 |
Processor | ||
Quad-core 2150 MHz Kryo | Quad-core 2150 MHz Kryo | Octa-core 2000 MHz ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 |
GPU | ||
Adreno 530 | Adreno 530 | Adreno 430 |
RAM | ||
3GB | 3GB (LPDDR4) | 3GB (LPDDR4) |
Internal storage | ||
32GB, available to use: 21.5 GB | 32GB, available to use: 20 GB | 32GB, available to use: 23 GB |
Storage expansion | ||
microSDXC up to 256 GB | microSDXC up to 200 GB | microSDXC up to 200 GB |
OS | ||
Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow) | Android (8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow) | Android (7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop) |
Battery
Capacity | ||
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2900 mAh | 2700 mAh | 2900 mAh |
Type | ||
Li - Ion | Li - Ion | |
Charging | ||
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 |
Camera
Rear | ||
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Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
Main camera | ||
23 MP (Laser and PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" | 23 MP (PDAF) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" | 23 MP (PDAF) Focal length: 24 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" |
Flash | ||
LED | LED | LED |
Video recording | ||
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) Time-lapse video, Object tracking, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing | Yes Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) Continuous autofocus, Video calling |
Front | ||
13 MP (Wide Angle), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 13 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 5 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth | ||
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4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
WLAN | ||
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
USB | ||
Type-C, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Location | ||
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou |
Sensors | ||
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter |
Other | ||
NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
Headphones | ||
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3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | ||
Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | ||
Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition |
Screen mirroring | ||
DLNA,Wireless screen share | DLNA,Wireless screen share | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL,MirrorLink |
Radio | ||
FM, Stereo, RDS | ||
Additional microphone(s) | ||
Noise cancellation |
Cellular
4G (FDD) | ||
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Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT) |
4G (TDD) | ||
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) | Bands 38(2600), 40(2300) |
3G | ||
Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | ||
LTE-A Cat 9 (450/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Cat 9 (450/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
SIM type | ||
Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
Phone Features
Notifications | ||
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Haptic feedback | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
Other features | ||
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD |
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval | ||
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Date approved: Feb 14, 2017 FCC ID value: PY7-29752M | Date approved: Sep 13, 2015 FCC ID value: PY7-PM0901 | |
Measured SAR | ||
Head: 0.53 W/kg Body: 0.35 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.47 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.80 W/kg |
Head: 0.55 W/kg Body: 0.59 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.16 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.64 W/kg |
Availability
Officially announced | ||
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Sep 01, 2016 | Feb 22, 2016 | Sep 02, 2015 |
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