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Sharp Aquos Zero vs Sony Xperia XZ Compact

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Display technologyOLED versus LCDAquos Zero: OLED · Xperia XZ Compact: LCD
  • WeightXperia XZ Compact: 6 g lighterXperia XZ Compact: 140 g · Aquos Zero: 146 g
  • WidthXperia XZ Compact: 9 mm narrowerXperia XZ Compact: 64 mm · Aquos Zero: 73 mm
  • Screen diagonalXperia XZ Compact: 1.6 in smaller diagonalXperia XZ Compact: 4.6 in · Aquos Zero: 6.2 in
  • ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) / Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)Aquos Zero: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) · Xperia XZ Compact: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
  • DepthAquos Zero: 0.5 mm thinnerAquos Zero: 8.8 mm · Xperia XZ Compact: 9.3 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.

Front
Aquos Zero: 154 × 73 mm 1 Xperia XZ Compact: 129 × 64 mm 2
Side
Aquos Zero: 154 × 8.8 mm 1 Xperia XZ Compact: 129 × 9.3 mm 2
  1. 1. Aquos Zero
    Height
    154 mm+25 mm versus Xperia XZ Compact
    Width
    73 mm+9 mm versus Xperia XZ Compact
    Depth
    8.8 mm
    Weight
    146 g
  2. 2. Xperia XZ Compact
    Height
    129 mm
    Width
    64 mm
    Depth
    9.3 mm+0.5 mm versus Aquos Zero
    Weight
    140 g
Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Aquos Zero146 g

    +6 g versus Xperia XZ Compact

  2. 2. Xperia XZ Compact140 g

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.

Screen size
Aquos Zero: 6.2 in, 18.7:9, About 96.9 cm² rectangular area 1 Xperia XZ Compact: 4.6 in, 16:9, About 58.3 cm² rectangular area 2
  1. 1. Aquos Zero 6.2 in · 18.7:9 About 96.9 cm² rectangular area
  2. 2. Xperia XZ Compact 4.6 in · 16:9 About 58.3 cm² rectangular area

Aquos Zero has approximately 66.1% more rectangular screen area than Xperia XZ Compact.

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.

Recorded RAM by storage capacity and phone
StorageAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
128 GB 6 GB RAM Unknown
Xperia XZ Compact: Original memory entry

32 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. Aquos Zero

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
No
Memory card support
No

2. Xperia XZ Compact

NFC
Yes
Headphone jack
Yes
Memory card support
See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

  1. 1. Aquos Zero3130 mAh

    +430 mAh versus Xperia XZ Compact

  2. 2. Xperia XZ Compact2700 mAh

Specifications

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1. Aquos Zero2. Xperia XZ Compact

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 154 Х 73 Х 8.8 mm
  • 129 Х 64 Х 9.3 mm
Weight
  • 146 g
  • 140 g
Technology
  • OLED
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.2" inch
  • 4.6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1440 x 2992 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
Memory card support
  • No
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3130 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 2700 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 96.9 cm2
  • 58.3 cm2
Screen format
  • 18.7:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 86.2%
  • 70.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 536 PPI
  • 319 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera and Video
Camera and Video
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
Rear camera, main
  • 22.6 MP
  • Single
  • 19 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 22.6 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 22 mm
  • PDAF
  • OIS
  • 19 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 25mm (wide)
  • 1/2.3''
  • 1.22µm
  • predictive PDAF & laser AF
Functions
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 23 mm
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.4
  • 18mm
  • 1/4''
Performance
Performance
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
  • Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 630
  • Adreno 540
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
  • 275122
Unknown
General specs
General specs
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
Release date
  • 2019
  • January
  • 2017
  • August
Colors
  • Meteorite black
  • Black
  • White Silver
  • Horizon Blue
  • Twilight Pink
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 600 EUR
  • 330 EUR
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum frame
  • Glass fiber reinforced plastic body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
SIM card
  • Nano-SIM
  • Nano-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 28(700)
  • 38(2600)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat15 1024/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • QZSS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • GALILEO
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector (PowerDelivery 2.0)
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX HD
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others
  • DCI-P3 -HDR 10 -Dolby Vision
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -24-bit/192kHz audio -Dolby Atmos
  • Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features
SpecificationAquos ZeroXperia XZ Compact
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • barometer
  • compass
  • color spectrum - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

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