Sony Xperia Xa vs Sony Xperia Z

Sony Xperia Xa vs Sony Xperia Z: Looking to compare the Sony Xperia Xa and Sony Xperia Z? Read on to find out the key differences and similarities between these two popular Sony smartphone models.

Feature	Sony Xperia Xa	Sony Xperia Z
Display Size	5.0 inches	5.0 inches
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels	1080 x 1920 pixels
Processor	Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
RAM	2 GB	2 GB
Internal Storage	16 GB	16/32 GB
Expandable Storage	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD, up to 64 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Main Camera	13 MP	13.1 MP
Front Camera	8 MP	2.2 MP
Operating System	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)	Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Battery Capacity	Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh	Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh
Dimensions	143.6 x 66.8 x 7.9 mm (5.65 x 2.63 x 0.31 in)	139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight	137.4 g (4.83 oz)	146 g (5.15 oz)
Water Resistance	No	Yes, IP57 certified
Colors	White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold	Black, White, Purple
SIM Card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Micro-SIM
3.5mm Jack	Yes	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)