Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia T
Sony Xperia Z1s
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.442.8
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.154.1
Summary
- The Sony Xperia T features a 4.55-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia Z1s has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia T is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, whereas the Z1s utilizes a more advanced quad-core Snapdragon 800 chipset, offering superior processing power and RAM.
- The camera on the Xperia T is 13 MP, compared to the 20.7 MP camera on the Z1s, which also supports HDR video recording.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Z1s at 3000 mAh versus the 1850 mAh in the T, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Xperia T starting from version 4.0.4 and the Z1s from 4.3, but the Z1s can be upgraded to a newer version.
- Overall, the Z1s offers enhanced display quality, performance, camera capabilities, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia T
Sony Xperia Z1s
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
Also known as Sony LT30p; The Bond Phone for O2 UK
For T-MobileAlso known as Sony Xperia Z1s C6916, Sony Xperia Z1S 4G LTE
Display
Size
4.55"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1850 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
129.4 x 67.3 x 9.4 mm (5.09 x 2.65 x 0.37 in)
145.7 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (5.74 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
139 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

