Sony Xperia XZ vs Sony Xperia XZs
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Sony Xperia XZs (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 820. Both devices score the same overall rating of 24/100. Key differences: the main camera is 23 MP vs 19 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Sony Xperia XZs
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Better main camera: 23MP vs 19MP
- Better camera (17/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XZs better?
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparison verdict
The Sony Xperia XZ and the Sony Xperia XZs received the same MobileRank rating — 24/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 21/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia XZ and the Sony Xperia XZs are nearly equal (17/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Sony Xperia XZs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | Snapdragon 820 | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 333877 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 615 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 2900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 19 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Sony Xperia XZs
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sony Xperia XZs
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZs
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Sony Xperia XZs, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 21/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia XZ and the Sony Xperia XZs are nearly equal (17/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 12/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Sony Xperia XZs?
Both devices scored 24/100. They are identical on performance — 21/100 for both. The clearest difference is camera: better on the Sony Xperia XZ (17/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Sony Xperia XZs?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Sony Xperia XZs — 24/100.
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ over the Sony Xperia XZs?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Sony Xperia XZ (17/100 vs 15/100).