In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. 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 | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | F8331 | SM-F700F/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Folder (flip) - touch screen, dual screen | |
Height | 146 mm | 167.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Width | 72 mm | 73.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Depth | 8.1 mm | 6.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Weight | 161 g | 183 g | Sony XPERIA XZ is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Dimensions Details | - | Unfolded - 73.6 mm x 6.9 mm x 167.3 mm Folded - 73.6 mm x 15.4 mm x 87.4 mm |
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Body Colour | Platinum | Mineral black | Forest blue | Grey | Mirror black | Mirror purple | |
Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ is waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | - | |
SAR Value | 1.2 W/kg (body), 0.85 W/kg (head) | 0.369 W/kg (head), 1.546 W/kg (body) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | IPS | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.2" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2636 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Display Format | Full HD | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 425 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 21.9:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass |
SECOND DISPLAY |
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Second Display Type | - | OLED display - colour | |
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Second Display Screen Size | - | 1.05" | |
Second Display Resolution | - | 300 x 112 pixels | |
Second Display Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | - | |
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Processor Number | MSM8996 | - | |
Clock Speed | - | 2.9 GHz | |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 530 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
User Memory | 20 GB | 223.3 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 78 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic, manual | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 8x | Both phones have the same digital zoom. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | Night Scene, Creative effect | HDR, Grid Line | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Timeshift video, Style Portrait | Slow motion video, Panorama, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Filter mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Triple sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, AR Doodle |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.4 | Sony XPERIA XZ has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Live Focus mode, Live focus video | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2900 mAh | 3300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 610 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1050 minutes | 2100 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XZ. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 700 min Standby (GSM): up to 600 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1050 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 610 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 590 hrs Playback (Music): up to 78 hrs Playback (video): up to 11 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 13 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 42 hrs Talk (LTE): up to 2100 min |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | TD-SCDMA / WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, Gigabit LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | 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 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 | |
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 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+ | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
Messaging Services | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, ALAC, OPUS | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, VP8, 3GP2, H.265 | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, 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, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Read Mode, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care | MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Bixby Vision, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Thom Browne Theme |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, leather cover, Galaxy Watch Active2, gray leather and a black rubber watch straps, Galaxy Buds+ (Thom Browne colors and a grey cradle) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | VDE |