Sony Xperia Z2
#4771
Sony Xperia Z3
#4772Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.845.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 both feature a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, but the Z3 is slightly lighter and thinner, enhancing its build quality.
- In terms of performance, the Z3 has a faster CPU at 2.5 GHz compared to the Z2's 2.3 GHz, while both share the same RAM and GPU.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 20.7 MP rear camera, but the Z3 includes a wider lens.
- The Z2 has a 3200 mAh battery capacity, slightly larger than the Z3's 3100 mAh, and both support 18W charging.
- Both devices run similar versions of Android, with the Z3 launching with a slightly newer version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z3
General
Release Date
2014
2014, November 06
Announced
2014
2014, September 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 3GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
2.2 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.2 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3200 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
163 g
152 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes