Sharp Z2 vs vivo Z3i

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.

  • Screen diagonal

    Z2: 0.8 in smaller diagonal

    Z2:
    5.5 in
    Z3i:
    6.3 in
  • Chipset

    Z2:
    Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
    Z3i:
    Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Z2:
    Single
    Z3i:
    Dual
  • Height

    Z2: 3 mm shorter

    Z2:
    153 mm
    Z3i:
    156 mm
  • Release year

    Z2:
    2016
    Z3i:
    2018

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. 1. Z2

    Height:
    153 mm
    Width:
    76 mm
    Depth:
    8.4 mm
  2. 2. Z3i

    Height:
    156 mm +3 mm versus Z2
    Width:
    75.6 mm
    Depth:
    8.1 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Z2

    160 g

  2. 2. Z3i

    164 g

    +4 g versus Z2

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. 1. Z2

    Screen diagonal:
    5.5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.4 cm²
  2. 2. Z3i

    Screen diagonal:
    6.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    99.1 cm²

Z3i has approximately 18.8% more rectangular screen area than Z2.

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 for Z2, Z3i, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageZ2Z3i
128 GB Unknown 6 GB RAM
Z2: 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. Z2

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

2. Z3i

NFC:
Unknown
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.

  1. 1. Z2

    3000 mAh

  2. 2. Z3i

    3315 mAh

    +315 mAh versus Z2

Specifications

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1. Z22. Z3i

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 153 Х 76 Х 8.4 mm
  • 156 Х 75.6 Х 8.1 mm
Weight
  • 160 g
  • 164 g
Technology
  • LTPS IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.5" inch
  • 6.3" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 1080 x 2280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 32 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3315 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Chipset
  • Mediatek MT6797 Helio X20 (20 nm)
  • Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.4 cm2
  • 99.1 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 19:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.7%
  • 84.0%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 401 PPI
  • 400 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Unknown
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
Rear camera, main
  • 16 MP
  • Single
  • 16 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 16 MP
  • PDAF
  • 16 MP
  • f/2.0
  • PDAF -2 MP
  • f/2.4
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • HDR
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 24 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • 24 MP
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
Processor CPU
  • Deca-core (2x2.3GHz Cortex-A72
  • 4x2.0GHz Cortex-A53
  • 4x1.4GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Graphics processor GPU
  • Mali-T880 MP4
  • Mali-G72 MP3
Antutu 7 score *
  • 85326
  • 130205
General specs
General specs — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
Release date
  • 2016
  • October
  • 2018
  • October
Colors
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Aurora Blue
  • Millenium Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 330 EUR
  • 350 EUR
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 8(900)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE-A
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • LE
  • aptX
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
Radio
  • FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Z2, Z3i.
SpecificationZ2Z3i
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W - For China