In Japan, the Sony Xperia Z4 is what you'll find in carrier stores. Over in Europe a very similar phone goes by the name Xperia Z3+. And now in the United States, Verizon and Sony bring us the Xperia Z4v.
So what's the difference between these three, beyond the obvious geographical distinctions. We'll take a quick look after the break.
Spec comparison
Here's the full breakdown of Xperia Z4, Z3+ and Z4v specs:
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| Category | Xperia Z4 | Xperia Z3+ | Xperia Z4v |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | "About" 146mm × 72mm × 6.9mm | 146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm | 144.4 x 72.3 x 8.6mm |
| Weight | 144 grams | 144 grams | 160 grams |
| Battery capacity | 2930mAh | 2930mAh | 3000mAh |
| Display | 5.2-inch Triluminos Display for Mobile at 1920x1080 | 5.2" 1080p FHD (1920x1080), IPS displaysRGB130% TRILUMINOS 700cd brightnessX-Reality for mobile | 5.2-inch IPS, WQHD (2560x1440), sRGB 130& TRILUMINOS |
| Memory | 32GB / 3GB | 32GB / 3GB | 32GB / 3GB |
| SD Memory Slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (maximum 128GB) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (maximum 128GB) | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (maximum 128GB) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
| Main Camera | 20.7-megapixel Exmor RS | 20.7-megapixel Exmor RS | 20.7-megapixel Exmor RS |
| Front Camera | 5.1-megapixel | 5-megapixel | 5-megapixel |
| Video recording | Main camera: 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps Front camera: 1080p | Main camera: 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps Front camera: 1080p | Main camera: 4K 30fps, 1080p 60fps Front camera: 1080p |
| Flash | Main camera only | Main camera only | Main camera only |
| Waterproof/Dustproof | IP65 and IP68 | IP65 and IP68 | IP65 and IP68 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | IEEE802.11a / b / g / n (2.4GHz / 5GHz) / ac compliant, MIMO support | IEEE802.11a / b / g / n (2.4GHz / 5GHz) / ac compliant, MIMO support | IEEE802.11a / b / g / n (2.4GHz / 5GHz) / ac compliant, MIMO support |
| Colors | White, Black, Copper, Aqua Green | White, Black, Copper, Aqua Green | Black, White |
| Wireless Charging | No | No | Qi + PowerMat supported |
| Sold In | Japan | Europe | U.S. (Verizon Wireless) |
The bottom line
- The Xperia Z4 and Z3+ are basically the same phone. There's some discrepancy in the reported physical size, but that's likely because Sony Mobile Japan is rounding up (or down) in its spec listings.
- The Xperia Z4v is thicker and heavier than its international cousins.
- That's because it has a slightly bigger battery — 3,000mAh versus 2,930mAh — and wireless charging support.
- Verizon's Z4v also ups the screen resolution to Quad HD (2560x1440) compared to Full HD (1920x1080) in the Z4 and Z3+. The screen size is the same across all three, at 5.2 inches.
- The Z4v misses out on the "copper" and "aqua green" color variants of the global Sony flagships.
- The Z4v also seems to use a different frame design — there appears to be more plastic in the join between body and screen compared to the metal trim of the Z3+ and Z4.
Stay tuned for full reviews of Sony's new flagship phones in both Europe and the U.S.
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