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- 3L vs Xperia XZ2 compact
alcatel 3L vs Sony Xperia XZ2 compact
What 3L does better (7) and where Xperia XZ2 compact wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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2.9Display5.4
3.4Camera4.2
5.6Features5.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
3LXperia XZ2 compact
| 3L | Xperia XZ2 compact | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 151.1 mm | 135 mm | +16.1 mm |
| Width | 69.7 mm | 65 mm | +4.7 mm |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 12.1 mm | −4.1 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 168 g | −23 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is 3L better than Xperia XZ2 compact?
- Battery capacity3,500 mAh vs 2,870 mAh+22%
- Dual SIMYes · Xperia XZ2 compact: No
- 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Xperia XZ2 compact: No
- Screen size5.9″ vs 5″+19%
- Weight145 g vs 168 g+16%
- Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
- Thickness8 mm vs 12.1 mm+51%
Why is Xperia XZ2 compact better than 3L?
- RAM2 GB vs 4 GB2×
- Storage (max)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- Stereo speakersNo · 3L: Yes
- Main camera13 MP vs 19 MP+46%
- Pixel density289 ppi vs 483 ppi+67%
- CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2.8 GHz+56%
- Storage (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- CPU cores4 vs 82×
- Max video1080p vs 4K
- Resolution (width)720 px vs 1,080 px+50%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
- Bluetooth4.2 vs 5+19%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 145 g | 168 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm | 12.1 mm |
| Height | 151.1 mm | 135 mm |
| Width | 69.7 mm | 65 mm |
| Frame | — | Aluminium |
| Back | — | Plastic |
| Ingress protection | — | IP65 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx5 |
| Glass protection | Asahi Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Colours | Anthracite black, Metallic Blue | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5.9″ | 5″ |
| Panel | IPS LCD | IPS |
| OLED panel | No | No |
| Resolution (width) | 720 px | 1,080 px |
| Resolution (height) | 1,560 px | 2,160 px |
| Pixel density | 289 ppi | 483 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 82.2% | — |
| HDR | — | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6739 - Europe | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 28 nm | — |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 1.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8100 - Europe Adreno 504 | Adreno 630 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Memory card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP | 19 MP |
| Main camera aperture | f/2 | — |
| Main sensor size | 1/3.1" | — |
| Rear cameras | 1 | 1 |
| Optical stabilisation | No | No |
| Ultra-wide camera | No | No |
| Telephoto camera | No | No |
| Max video | 1080p | 4K |
| 4K video frame rate | — | 30 fps |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| 4K selfie video | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 3,500 mAh | 2,870 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless charging | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | No |
| eSIM | No | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| USB version | — | 3.1 |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint sensor | Rear | Rear |
| Barometer | — | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted, market dependent), accelerometer, proximity | proximity, accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer, color spectrum, fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Platform | Android | Android |



