Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
#3162
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
#3134Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
Performance
66.466.4
Camera
65.165.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.423.3
Build
14.716.6
Connectivity
64.164.1
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
43.443.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z3+ dual features a lightweight build at 144g and a slim profile of 6.9mm, while the Xperia Z5 Dual is slightly heavier at 154g and thicker at 7.3mm.
- Both models have a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution, but the Z3+ has a marginally higher pixel density.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Snapdragon 810 chipset, offering similar processing capabilities and RAM.
- The Z5 Dual boasts a superior rear camera at 23 MP compared to the Z3+'s 20.7 MP, enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Z5 Dual at 2900mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W, while both lack wireless charging.
- In terms of software, the Z3+ runs Android 5.0, upgradable to 6.0, whereas the Z5 Dual starts with Android 5.1.1 and is upgradable to 7.0, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia Z3 Plus, Xperia Z4, Sony E6533
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 430
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB 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
5.1 MP, f/2.4
5.1 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
HDR
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
2930 mAh
2900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2930 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2900 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 6.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.27 in)
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight
144 g
154 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, black, copper, aqua green
White, Graphite Black, Gold, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.61 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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
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
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
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 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted; EU model only), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer