In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium and Google Pixel 6 Pro. 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 XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H8166 | GLU0G | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 157 mm | 163.9 mm | Google Pixel 6 Pro has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Width | 78.7 mm | 75.9 mm | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has greater width than Google Pixel 6 Pro. |
Depth | 10.2 mm | 8.9 mm | Google Pixel 6 Pro is narrower than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Weight | 235 g | 210 g | Google Pixel 6 Pro is lighter than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Body Colour | Chrome black | Stormy black | Sorta sunny | Cloudy white | |
Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, polished alloy frame | |
Protection | Dustproof, water-resistant | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | Yes | Both phones are waterproof. |
IP rating | IP68, IP65 | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 0.64 W/kg (body), 0.54 W/kg (head) | 1.4 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | 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 | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TRILUMINOS | LTPO OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.8" | 6.7" | Google Pixel 6 Pro has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 6 Pro. |
Display Format | - | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 512 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | - | 19.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1000000:1 | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | - | Always-on display, Now Playing, Smooth Display (up to 120 Hz), High brightness mode, At a Glance | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant coating, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Google Tensor - with Titan M2 security | |
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Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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RAM | 6 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Google Pixel 6 Pro has more RAM than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Google Pixel 6 Pro has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB | - |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 19 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Google Pixel 6 Pro has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.31" | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better camera sensor size than Google Pixel 6 Pro. |
Sensor Type | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.85 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 82 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.2 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 6 Pro has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 25 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 7x | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better digital zoom than Google Pixel 6 Pro. |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Live HDR+ | |
Camera Modes | 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 | Panorama, portrait mode, Night Sight, Top Shot, Super Res Zoom, Frequent Faces, Cinematic Pan, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Magic Eraser, Portrait Light, Motion autofocus, Astrophotography timelapse, slow motion video at 240fps | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has face detection. |
White Balance | - | Custom | |
Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
Video Resolutions | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 40 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | 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 | Stereo Recording, Audio zoom, laser detection auto focus (LDAF), Dual Exposure Controls, Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera, Super Resolution Zoom up to 7x, 4K Timelapse with stabilisation, 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation, 4K Locked video stabilisation, 1080p Active video stabilisation |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Google Pixel 6 Pro has better second camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/2" | |
Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | Exmor RS CMOS | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.6 | F/3.5 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better second camera lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 23.5 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 6 Pro has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
Optical Zoom | - | 4x | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Res Zoom with telephoto up to 20x |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 114 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 13 Megapixel | 11.1 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 6 Pro. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.06" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 94 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Camera Modes (Front) | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3540 mAh | 5003 mAh | Google Pixel 6 Pro has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | Both phones can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | Qi | |
Run Time Details | - | Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs Mixed usage (Extreme Battery Saver): up to 48 hrs |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Google Pixel 6 Pro has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 12 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Dual Band GNSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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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 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
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 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12, n48, n30, n14 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12, TDD 3500, FDD 2300, n14 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 6 Pro has UWB wireless technology. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | 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 | MKV, AVI, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, 3G2, VP8, VP9, H.265, 3GPP, 3GPP2 | H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC | |
Sound Enhancements | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE HX), S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+, 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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Sensors | - | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, flicker sensor, spectral sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | 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 | MIMO technology, Three microphones, Noise suppression, Fast Charging, ARCore, Google Cast, dual stereo speakers, 5 years of Security Updates, Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment), Private Compute Core, Android System Intelligence |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Premium | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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Compliant Standards | IP68, IP65, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, HEARING AID M3/T3 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | 1 m | - |