Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE
#6545
Sony Xperia Z1s
#5598Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE
Sony Xperia Z1s
Performance
60.764.9
Camera
19.136.0
Display
21.421.4
Battery
22.424.2
Build
14.716.0
Connectivity
61.059.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.327.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE and Sony Xperia Z1s both feature a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the S4 Active is powered by a slightly faster 2.3 GHz CPU compared to the Z1s's 2.2 GHz, but both utilize the Snapdragon 800 chipset and Adreno 330 GPU.
- The camera on the Xperia Z1s is superior with a 20.7 MP rear sensor versus the S4 Active's 13 MP, although both can record video at 1080p.
- Battery capacity favors the Z1s with 3000 mAh compared to the S4 Active's 2600 mAh.
- Software-wise, the S4 Active runs Android 4.2.2, while the Z1s starts on 4.3 but is upgradable to 5.1, providing a potentially more modern experience.
- Build quality shows the Z1s is slightly lighter and thinner, enhancing its portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S4 Active LTE
Sony Xperia Z1s
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
For KoreaAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SHV-E470S
For T-MobileAlso known as Sony Xperia Z1s C6916, Sony Xperia Z1S 4G LTE
Display
Size
5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.7 x 71.3 x 9.1 mm (5.5 x 2.81 x 0.36 in)
145.7 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (5.74 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
147 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dive Blue, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass