Sony Xperia Z2
#2788
Sony Xperia Z3
#2751Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z3
Performance
59.661.0
Camera
55.755.7
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.725.4
Build
94.094.0
Connectivity
60.862.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
46.246.4
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
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, f/2.0, 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.2 MP
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.34 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer