Sony Xperia Z2a
#3768
ZTE Grand S3
#4590Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z2a
ZTE Grand S3
Performance
59.660.9
Camera
55.738.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
24.225.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
60.849.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
38.732.3
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z2a features a compact build with a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE Grand S3 offers a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 801 chipset, but the Grand S3 has a marginally faster CPU at 2.5 GHz compared to the Z2a's 2.3 GHz.
- The Z2a's rear camera is superior at 20.7 MP versus the Grand S3's 16 MP, although both can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Grand S3 at 3100 mAh compared to 3000 mAh in the Z2a.
- Both phones run on Android KitKat, but the Z2a includes stereo speakers, while the Grand S3 lacks this feature.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z2a
ZTE Grand S3
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia Z2a D6563
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
N/A
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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
16 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
137 x 72 x 11 mm (5.39 x 2.83 x 0.43 in)
155 x 77 x 9.8 mm (6.10 x 3.03 x 0.39 in)
Weight
163 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Turquoise
Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass