Sony Xperia Z
#4948
Sony Xperia ZR
#5292Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia ZR
Performance
56.052.0
Camera
36.036.0
Display
21.419.1
Battery
20.920.8
Build
90.082.1
Connectivity
56.355.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.128.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z features a larger 5.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels compared to the Xperia ZR's 4.55-inch 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Both devices share the same Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset and quad-core CPU, but the Xperia Z offers 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, while the ZR has 8GB of storage and 2GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both sporting a 13.1 MP rear camera, but the ZR lacks a front-facing camera.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the ZR at 2300 mAh versus 2330 mAh in the Z, and both run on the same Android version.
- In terms of build quality, the Xperia Z has a glass back and a thinner profile, while the ZR has a plastic back and is thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia ZR
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia C6603, Sony Xperia C6602, Sony Xperia Z LTE, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+
Also known as Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Sony Xperia ZR LTE, Sony Xperia ZR HSPA+
Display
Size
5"
4.55"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 320
Adreno 320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2.2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2330 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm (5.17 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)
Weight
146 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Black, White, Pink, Mint
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body)
1.25 W/kg (head) 0.76 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 Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass