Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
#3874
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
#4141Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
Performance
60.553.5
Camera
36.019.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.825.7
Build
88.767.9
Connectivity
60.848.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
37.835.9
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and glass front, while the ZTE Blade A7 Vita has a plastic frame, making it slightly lighter and thinner.
- The Z1 Compact's 4.3-inch display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at ~342 ppi, compared to the Blade A7 Vita's larger 5.45-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels at ~295 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z1 Compact is powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset with a faster CPU, while the Blade A7 Vita uses a Snapdragon 425, which is less powerful.
- The camera on the Xperia Z1 Compact is superior with a 20.7 MP rear sensor versus the 13 MP on the Blade A7 Vita, although both can record 1080p video.
- The Blade A7 Vita has a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the Z1 Compact's 2300 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Finally, the Xperia Z1 Compact runs on an older Android version (upgradable to 5.1), while the Blade A7 Vita comes with Android 8.1, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
ZTE Blade A7 Vita
General
Release Date
2014
2018
Announced
2014
2018
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503
Versions: A0722
Display
Size
4.3"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
8 MP or 5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2300 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
147 x 69.5 x 7.9 mm (5.79 x 2.74 x 0.31 in)
Weight
137 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Lime
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.43 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
N/A
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity