Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
#5050
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
#5070Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.842.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.655.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact features a more premium build quality with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime has a plastic frame.
- In terms of display, the Xperia Z1 Compact has a smaller 4.3-inch screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, compared to the larger 6.09-inch display of the Blade A7 Prime with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Xperia Z1 Compact is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, offering better processing capabilities than the Mediatek Helio A22 in the Blade A7 Prime.
- The camera on the Xperia Z1 Compact boasts a higher 20.7 MP rear sensor versus the 16 MP rear camera on the Blade A7 Prime, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Blade A7 Prime has a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the 2300 mAh battery of the Xperia Z1 Compact, which may provide longer usage time.
- Finally, the Xperia Z1 Compact runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 5.1), while the Blade A7 Prime operates on Android 9.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
General
Release Date
2014
2019
Announced
2014
2019
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
6.09"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", AF
16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
156.7 x 72.9 x 8.1 mm (6.17 x 2.87 x 0.32 in)
Weight
137 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Lime
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
OS Version
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes