Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Google Pixel 2 XL: Specs comparison
Snapdragon 845, big 18:9 display, and interesting features like Dynamic Vibration make the XZ2 an interesting choice. While it's not as well-specc'd as some of its rivals, it will probably float the boat of your average Xperia fan.
But how does it stack up against the Galaxy S9 and the Pixel 2 XL, two of its alternatives?
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
the average is 20 days (491 h)
the average is 20 days (491 h)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
the average is 26 days (614 h)
the average is 24 days (583 h)
Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Google Pixel 2 XL
Display
Display size
Resolution
Aspect Ratio
18:9
18.5:9
18:9
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
P-OLED
Screen-to-body ratio
76.28 %
84.36 %
76.66 %
Peak brightness
700 cd/m2 (nit)
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Optical image stabilization, Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Laser and Phase detection autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.22 μm
Aperture size: F1.5/F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (960 fps), 1280x720 (HD), 640x480 (VGA)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Time-lapse video, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Object tracking, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
8 megapixels
8 megapixels
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
the average is 6.1 oz (174 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum, Glass
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 68
Water, Dust; IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Iris scanner, 2D Face unlock, Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (touch)
Features
Notification light
Notification light
Notification light
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998
Processor
GPU
Adreno 630
Adreno 630
Adreno 540
RAM
OS
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo)
Android (9.0 Pie, 8.0 Oreo), Samsung One UI
Android (10, 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo, 8.0 Oreo)
Battery
Capacity
3180 mAh
3000 mAh
3520 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB Power Delivery
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging
USB Power Delivery
Talk time
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
the average is 20 h (1174 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (491 h)
the average is 20 days (491 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1387 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 26 days (614 h)
Stand-by time (4G)
the average is 24 days (583 h)
Internet use
3G: 11 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 14 hours
Music playback
85.00 hours
51.00 hours
Video playback
16.00 hours
17.00 hours
Shopping information
MSRP price
$ 720
$ 949
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