Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
#3162
ZTE nubia Z11
#3600Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
ZTE nubia Z11
Performance
66.471.6
Camera
65.166.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
23.424.2
Build
14.70.2
Connectivity
64.163.0
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
43.439.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z3+ dual features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the ZTE nubia Z11 has a slightly larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Z3+ is powered by the Snapdragon 810 chipset, whereas the nubia Z11 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 820, offering better efficiency and processing power.
- The Xperia's rear camera is 20.7 MP without optical image stabilization, while the nubia Z11 has a 16 MP rear camera with OIS, enhancing photo quality.
- Battery capacity is also slightly higher in the nubia Z11 at 3000 mAh compared to the Xperia's 2930 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Xperia Z3+ initially on Lollipop and upgradable to Marshmallow, while the nubia Z11 comes with Marshmallow and nubia UI 4, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z3+ dual
ZTE nubia Z11
General
Release Date
2015
2016
Announced
2015
2016
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia Z3 Plus, Xperia Z4, Sony E6533
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 430
Adreno 530
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5.1 MP, f/2.4
8 MP, f/2.4, 1/3.2", 1.4µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2930 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2930 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 6.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.27 in)
151.8 x 72.3 x 7.5 mm (5.98 x 2.85 x 0.30 in)
Weight
144 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, black, copper, aqua green
Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.59 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
N/A
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, LTE
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
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, aptX
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 6.1 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass