Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus
#2684
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#2917Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Performance
61.460.8
Camera
55.755.4
Display
82.856.5
Battery
83.622.4
Build
15.289.1
Connectivity
62.762.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
47.045.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus features a larger 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the 4.6-inch IPS LCD of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, which has a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize Qualcomm processors, but the S5 Plus has the slightly more powerful Snapdragon 805 chipset, while the Z3 Compact uses the Snapdragon 801.
- The camera on the Z3 Compact is superior with a 20.7 MP sensor compared to the S5 Plus's 16 MP, although both can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the S5 Plus at 2800 mAh versus 2600 mAh in the Z3 Compact, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both phones run Android KitKat, with the Z3 Compact being upgradable to Marshmallow, and the S5 Plus features TouchWiz UI, while the Z3 Compact includes stereo speakers for enhanced audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus G901F
Also known as Sony D5803, D5833
Display
Size
5.1"
4.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8084 Snapdragon 805 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 450
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 420
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
4K@30fps,1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in)
127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
Weight
145 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Charcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery White
Black, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body)
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 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, 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, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer