Apple iPhone 6s
#2804
Sony Xperia T3
#4908Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6s
Sony Xperia T3
Performance
59.448.7
Camera
68.536.0
Display
69.256.5
Battery
16.821.8
Build
95.317.2
Connectivity
67.558.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.030.4
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6s features a premium build quality with an aluminum frame and Corning glass, while the Sony Xperia T3 has a plastic build that feels less robust.
- The iPhone 6s has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels and a pixel density of 326 ppi, offering sharper visuals compared to the Xperia T3's 5.3-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of 277 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 6s is powered by the Apple A9 chipset and has 2GB of RAM, providing superior processing power compared to the Xperia T3's Snapdragon 400 and 1GB of RAM.
- The camera on the iPhone 6s is significantly better with a 12 MP rear camera capable of 4K video, while the Xperia T3 has an 8 MP rear camera limited to 1080p video.
- The iPhone 6s has a smaller 1715 mAh battery, whereas the Xperia T3 offers a larger 2500 mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Lastly, the iPhone 6s runs iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1, while the Xperia T3 operates on Android 4.4.2, resulting in a more modern software experience on the iPhone.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6s
Sony Xperia T3
General
Release Date
2015, September 25
2014
Announced
2015, September 09
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.3"
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
750 x 1334 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~326 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~277 ppi density)
PPI
750
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Qualcomm MSM8928-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D5103,D5106)/ Qualcomm MSM8228 (D5102)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Adreno 305
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
1.1 MP
Front Camera Features
Face detection, HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps,1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1715 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1715 mAh, non-removable (6.91 Wh)
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.28 in)
150.7 x 77 x 7 mm (5.93 x 3.03 x 0.28 in)
Weight
143 g
148 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
0.48 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/21.1(D5102)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass