Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#2917
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
#2451Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
Performance
60.866.4
Camera
55.465.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
22.422.7
Build
89.189.7
Connectivity
62.063.8
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
45.248.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z5 Compact both feature a 4.6-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Z5 Compact offers a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Z5 Compact is powered by a more advanced Snapdragon 810 chipset, providing better processing capabilities and graphics performance compared to the Z3 Compact's Snapdragon 801.
- The camera on the Z5 Compact has a higher resolution at 23 MP and includes phase detection autofocus, while the Z3 Compact has a 20.7 MP camera.
- Battery capacity is also improved in the Z5 Compact at 2700 mAh versus 2600 mAh in the Z3 Compact, although both support 18W charging.
- Both devices have similar build quality with glass fronts and backs, but the Z5 Compact is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Software-wise, the Z3 Compact runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Z5 Compact comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as Sony D5803, D5833
N/A
Display
Size
4.6"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 430
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
23 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/2.3", PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.2 MP, f/2.8
5.1 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
2600 mAh
2700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
127 x 65 x 8.9 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.35 in)
Weight
129 g
138 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Green, Orange
White, Graphite Black, Yellow, Coral
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
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 (E5803), LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps (E5823)
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, LE, aptX
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer