Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#4773
Xiaomi Mi 4
#4856Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Xiaomi Mi 4
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.845.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.356.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
2.2 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
2.2 MP, f/2.8
8 MP, f/1.8
Video Recording
4K@30fps,1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Green, Orange
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.3 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes