Samsung Z
#4327
Samsung Z3
#5199Category Breakdown
Samsung Z
Samsung Z3
Performance
48.235.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.422.4
Build
14.416.8
Connectivity
54.136.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.528.8
Summary
- The Samsung Z features a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Samsung Z3 has a slightly larger 5.0-inch display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Z is equipped with a more powerful quad-core 2.3 GHz CPU and 2GB of RAM compared to the Z3's quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Z3 offers a higher resolution 5 MP front camera versus the Z's 2.1 MP.
- Battery capacity is identical at 2600 mAh, but both lack fast or wireless charging.
- The Z runs on Tizen 2.2.1, while the Z3 comes with Tizen 2.3, which is upgradable to 2.4, providing a slightly improved software experience.
- Build-wise, the Z is slightly thicker and heavier than the Z3, which is marginally slimmer and lighter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Z
Samsung Z3
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Samsung Z Z910F
Versions: Z300H/DD (India)
Display
Size
4.8"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~306 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC7730
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.1 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
138.2 x 69.8 x 8.5 mm (5.44 x 2.75 x 0.33 in)
141.6 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.57 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
Weight
136 g
137 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Black/brown
Black, Silver, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Tizen 2.2.1
Tizen 2.3, upgradable to 2.4
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate
Accelerometer, proximity