In depth comparison and review of Apple iPhone 8 and Sony XPERIA XZ2. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | A1905 | H8266 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 138.4 mm | 153 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has greater height than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Width | 67.3 mm | 72 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has greater width than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Depth | 7.3 mm | 11.1 mm | Apple iPhone 8 is narrower than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Weight | 148 g | 198 g | Apple iPhone 8 is lighter than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Body Colour | Matte red | Gold | Silver | Space grey | Red | Liquid silver | Deep green | |
| Body Material | Glass, oleophobic coating, aerospace-grade 7000 Series aluminium | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
| IP rating | IEC 60529 IP67 | IP68, IP65 | |
| Repairability Index | 6.5 (out of 10) | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.19 W/kg (head), 1.17 W/kg (body) | 0.94 W/kg (body), 0.56 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Lightning | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Retina HD display with IPS technology | TRILUMINOS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.7" | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1334 x 750 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
| Max Brightness | 625 cd/m² | 700 cd/m² | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has better display brightness than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1400:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Dolby Vision | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | |
| Display Features | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), True Tone display | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A11 Bionic - with M11 motion | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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| Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| RAM | - | 4 GB | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 48 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 19 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.3" | |
| Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
| Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/2.0 | Apple iPhone 8 has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 5-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 25 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 5x | 8x | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has better digital zoom than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Special Effects | - | HDR, Creative effect | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode, tap to focus, Live Photos, Live Photos with stabilisation | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots, Night scene mode, Super slow motion | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | Smile shutter | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | True Tone quad LED flash | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging, Continuous Auto Focus (CAF) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Stereo Audio Recording, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, 3x Clear image zoom, Anti-distortion shutter, Movie Creator, Autofocus burst |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 7 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Apple iPhone 8 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/5" | |
| Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | - | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor R sensor | |
| Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Min Focal Length (Front) | - | 23 mm | |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Timer mode, Live Photos | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Body and face detection | - | Apple iPhone 8 has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | |
| Camera Features (Front) | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control, Auto image stabilisation | Self-timer, Hand Shutter |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 3180 mAh | |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
| Standby Time | - | 630 hours | |
| Talk Time | 840 minutes | 1380 minutes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 8. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 840 min Active online usage: up to 12 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 40 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 730 min Standby (GSM): up to 590 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1380 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 630 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 590 hrs Playback (Music): up to 85 hrs Playback (video): up to 16 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
| CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | iOS 11 | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | - | WEP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-Enterprise | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Audible, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AC-3, AAC-LC, LPCM, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC, EAC3, HE-AAC v2 | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4, ALAC, OPUS, 3GPP, M4V, AAC-ELD, ADTS, 3GPP2, MPEG 2 TS, WAVE | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | M-JPEG, H.264, HEVC, MPEG-4 Part 2 | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Significant motion detector | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, QuickType keyboard, Handoff, HomeKit, Apple TV support (2nd or later), Fast Charging, AirPlay 2 wireless streaming, Neural Engine | TTY compatible, DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, Multi Window, X-Reality engine, MIMO technology, Google Voice typing function, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Ultra STAMINA Mode, Live Color LED, Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Lock, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Sony BRAVIA TV technology, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), Virtual Phones Technology (VPT), Xperia Actions, Automatic headset compensation, Smart Stamina 3.0, Dynamic vibration system, 3D Creator | |
| Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Apple iPhone 8 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | IEC 60529 IP67, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |
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