Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1036 16GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2070
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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 25 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | vs |  2 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1036 16GB) |
| +2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core | vs | 1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core |
| +2GB LPDDR3 | vs | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| +Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC | vs | Not supported |
| +8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | vs | 11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches) |
| +Aluminum frame, glass front/back | vs | Plastic body, glass front |
| +1080x1920 pixels | vs | 720x1280 pixels |
| +441 PPI | vs | 326 PPI |
| +5" | vs | 4.5" |
| +(back) 20.7MP | vs | (back) 5MP |
| +BSI sensor | vs | Not supported |
| +f/2.0 (aperture) | vs | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| +(front) 2.1MP | vs | (front) 1.3MP |
| +Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | HD (1280x720) |
| +(front) Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | (front) HD (1280x720) |
| +4G LTE | vs | 3G+ HSPA+ |
| +(4G LTE) 150 Mbps | vs | (3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps |
| +ANT+ | vs | Not supported |
| +Gyroscope | vs | Not supported |
| +3000 mAh | vs | 2070 mAh |
| +Digital TV | vs | Not supported |
| +Micro-B USB MHL | vs | Not supported |
| +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] | vs | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] |
| +DLNA | vs | Not supported |
| +NFC | vs | Not supported |
| +IP58 certified | vs | Not supported |
| 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | vs | +143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
| TFT LCD | vs | +TFT IPS LCD |
| 27 Common items in both devices |
| 16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available) |
| eMMC 4.5 |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Model | Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia Z1 C6943 (4G LTE), Sony Honami | Motorola Moto G1 XT1036, Motorola Falcon |
| Country or region available |  Brazil |  USA |
| Brand | Sony | Motorola |
| Release date | 9/6/2013 | 11/13/2013 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in) | 65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in) |
| Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 4.5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 326 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
| Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5 |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Digital TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 2070 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 24 hours (1 day) |
| Standby | 850 hours (35.4 days) | 210 hours (8.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| 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, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound | • Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) | Moto G (XT1036 16GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.79W/kg (head) |