Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
2160x3840
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3230
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
7.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
2691
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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 17 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | vs |  9 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) |
| +2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm) | vs | 2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm) |
| +4GB LPDDR4 | vs | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| +Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC | vs | Not supported |
| +191 grams (6.69 ounces) | vs | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
| +HDR10 | vs | Not supported |
| +2160x3840 pixels | vs | 1080x1920 pixels |
| +801 PPI | vs | 401 PPI |
| +1/2.3" inches | vs | 1/3" inches |
| +(front) 13MP | vs | (front) 7.1MP |
| +3500000 apps (Google Play Store) | vs | 2300000 apps (App Store) |
| +Pedometer | vs | Not supported |
| +3230 mAh | vs | 2691 mAh |
| +18W | vs | 15W |
| +3.5mm jack | vs | proprietary audio output |
| +DLNA | vs | Not supported |
| +USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | vs | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| +Type-C | vs | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| UFS 2.1 | vs | +NVMe (SSD) |
| 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | vs | +7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| TFT IPS LCD | vs | +TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| (back) 19.2MP | vs | +(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP |
| LED flash | vs | +Quad-LED flash |
| Only digital zoom | vs | +Digital and optical zoom |
| EIS: Digital stabilization | vs | +OIS: Optical stabilization |
| f/2.0 (aperture) | vs | +f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Not supported | vs | +Qi wireless charging |
| 34 Common items in both devices |
| 64GB (50GB available) / 64GB (54GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| 5.5" |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| BSI sensor |
| +27 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Model | Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) |
| Other model names | Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS | iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM) |
| Country or region available |   (Europe), USA |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Apple |
| Release date | 6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017 | 9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017 |
| Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in) | 78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in) |
| Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 5.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 2160x3840 pixels (16:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 801 PPI | 401 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine | 625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | iOS 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | iOS 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) | Apple GPU (3-Core) |
| Performance (benchmark) | Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 3GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (54GB available) NVMe (SSD) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1024/150 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 19.2 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm |
| Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Quad-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm (lens) | 28mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS | 1080p@240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 7.1 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3072x2304 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 22mm (lens) | 32mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 3 microphones |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 proprietary connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | proprietary audio output |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Proprietary TV-out |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3230 mAh | 2691 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3 | 15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 21 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play | • Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Apple Pay • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Fast battery charging: 50% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) | iPhone 8 Plus (64GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |