Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Sony Xperia Z2a

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.

  • Weight

    Xperia Z2a: 35 g lighter

    Xperia XZ2:
    198 g
    Xperia Z2a:
    163 g
  • Screen diagonal

    Xperia Z2a: 0.7 in smaller diagonal

    Xperia XZ2:
    5.7 in
    Xperia Z2a:
    5 in
  • Chipset

    Xperia XZ2:
    Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
    Xperia Z2a:
    Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • Height

    Xperia Z2a: 16 mm shorter

    Xperia XZ2:
    153 mm
    Xperia Z2a:
    137 mm
  • Release year

    Xperia XZ2:
    2018
    Xperia Z2a:
    2014

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. Xperia XZ2

    Height:
    153 mm +16 mm versus Xperia Z2a
    Width:
    72 mm
    Depth:
    11.1 mm
  2. 2. Xperia Z2a

    Height:
    137 mm
    Width:
    72 mm
    Depth:
    11 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Xperia XZ2

    198 g

    +35 g versus Xperia Z2a

  2. 2. Xperia Z2a

    163 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.

  1. 1. Xperia XZ2

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    83.8 cm²
  2. 2. Xperia Z2a

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²

Xperia XZ2 has approximately 21.7% more rectangular screen area than Xperia Z2a.

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 Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
16 GB Unknown 3 GB RAM
Xperia XZ2: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4/6 GB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Xperia XZ2

NFC:
Yes
Headphone jack:
No
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only

2. Xperia Z2a

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.

  1. 1. Xperia XZ2

    3180 mAh

    +180 mAh versus Xperia Z2a

  2. 2. Xperia Z2a

    3000 mAh

Specifications

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1. Xperia XZ22. Xperia Z2a

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 153 Х 72 Х 11.1 mm
  • 137 Х 72 Х 11 mm
Weight
  • 198 g
  • 163 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5.7" inch
  • 5" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2160 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 4/6 GB RAM
  • 16 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 512 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual SIM model only
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3180 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC
  • Yes
  • Yes
Headphone jack
  • No
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 83.8 cm2
  • 68.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 76.1%
  • 69.9%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 424 PPI
  • 441 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Shatter proof glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
Rear camera, main
  • 19 MP
  • Single
  • 20.7 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 19 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 25mm (wide)
  • 1/2.3''
  • 1.22µm
  • predictive PDAF & laser AF
  • 20.7 MP
  • 1/2.3''
  • AF
Functions
  • LED flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
  • 720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/2.2
  • 1/5''
  • VGA
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
  • Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 630
  • Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *
  • 266384
  • 33154
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 2378
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 8389
Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 13338
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 497
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 2077
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
Release date
  • 2018
  • February
  • 2014
  • June
Colors
  • Liquid Black
  • Liquid Silver
  • Deep Green
  • Ash Pink
  • Black
  • White
  • Turquoise
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 460 EUR
  • 250 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Stand by time- Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 770 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G) Music play - Up to 120 h
Body build
  • Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5) & aluminum frame
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
SIM card
  • Single SIM (Nano-SIM)Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100)
  • 2(1900)
  • 3(1800)
  • 5(850)
  • 7(2600)
  • 8(900)
  • 28(700)
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Up to 107 kbps
Edge
  • Yes
  • Up to 296 kbps
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • GALILEO
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
USB
  • 3.1
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host
  • microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out)
  • USB Host
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX HD
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
  • aptX
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
Radio
  • No
  • FM radio
  • RDS
Others
  • HDR BT.2020 -Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine
  • 24-bit/192kHz audio -Dynamic vibration system -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Xperia XZ2, Xperia Z2a.
SpecificationXperia XZ2Xperia Z2a
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • barometer
  • compass
  • color spectrum - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) -Qi wireless charging - IP65/IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - ANT+ - IP58 dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes - Also known as Sony Xperia Z2a D6563