Google Pixel vs Sony Xperia Z2
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Sony Xperia Z2
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Display technology
OLED versus LCD
- Pixel:
- OLED
- Xperia Z2:
- LCD
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Weight
Pixel: 20 g lighter
- Pixel:
- 143 g
- Xperia Z2:
- 163 g
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Width
Pixel: 3.8 mm narrower
- Pixel:
- 69.5 mm
- Xperia Z2:
- 73.3 mm
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Screen diagonal
Pixel: 0.2 in smaller diagonal
- Pixel:
- 5 in
- Xperia Z2:
- 5.2 in
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Chipset
- Pixel:
- Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
- Xperia Z2:
- Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
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Height
Pixel: 3 mm shorter
- Pixel:
- 143.8 mm
- Xperia Z2:
- 146.8 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Pixel
- Height:
- 143.8 mm
- Width:
- 69.5 mm
- Depth:
- 8.5 mm
2. Xperia Z2
- Height:
- 146.8 mm +3 mm versus Pixel
- Width:
- 73.3 mm +3.8 mm versus Pixel
- Depth:
- 8.2 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Pixel
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
2. Xperia Z2
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 74.5 cm²
Xperia Z2 has approximately 8.2% more rectangular screen area than Pixel.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Unknown | 3 GB RAM |
Pixel: Original memory entry
32/128 GB · 512GB 4GB
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Pixel
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Xperia Z2
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Technology |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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| DxOMark Main Score * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Photo * |
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Unknown |
| DxOMark Video * |
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Unknown |
Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * |
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| GeekBench 4 Battery * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Pixel | Xperia Z2 |
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| Dop |
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