Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#2917
Xiaomi Mi 4
#3427Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Xiaomi Mi 4
Performance
60.861.0
Camera
55.455.3
Display
56.558.9
Battery
22.425.3
Build
89.191.0
Connectivity
62.051.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
45.241.1
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact features a smaller 4.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 4 has a larger 5.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, offering similar performance with 2GB of RAM.
- The Xperia Z3 Compact has a superior rear camera at 20.7 MP compared to the Mi 4's 13 MP, but the Mi 4 excels in selfie capabilities with an 8 MP front camera versus 2.2 MP.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Mi 4 at 3080 mAh compared to 2600 mAh in the Z3 Compact, both supporting 18W charging.
- In terms of build quality, the Z3 Compact has a glass front and back with a plastic frame, while the Mi 4 features a glass front and plastic back with an aluminum frame, contributing to a slightly heavier design.
- Both run on Android with similar upgrade paths, but the Mi 4 utilizes MIUI 10 for its software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Xiaomi Mi 4
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as Sony D5803, D5833
N/A
Display
Size
4.6"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.2 MP, f/2.8
8 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps,1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 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)
139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
Weight
129 g
149 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Green, Orange
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Micro-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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer