Sony Xperia Z3
#2751
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#2917Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Performance
61.060.8
Camera
55.755.4
Display
58.956.5
Battery
25.422.4
Build
94.089.1
Connectivity
62.562.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
46.445.2
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z3 features a larger 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a higher pixel density of approximately 424 ppi compared to the Z3 Compact's 4.6-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels and 319 ppi.
- Both models share the same Snapdragon 801 chipset and camera specifications, including a 20.7 MP rear camera capable of 4K video recording, but the Z3 Compact has 2GB of RAM versus the Z3's 3GB, potentially affecting multitasking performance.
- The Z3 has a larger 3100 mAh battery compared to the Z3 Compact's 2600 mAh, which may result in longer usage time.
- In terms of build quality, the Z3 utilizes an aluminum frame with glass front and back, while the Z3 Compact has a plastic frame, making the Z3 feel more premium.
- Both devices run Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 6.0, and offer similar software experiences with stereo speakers and headphone jacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
General
Release Date
2014, November 06
2014
Announced
2014, September 03
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D5803, D5833
Display
Size
5.2"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Shatter proof glass
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 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 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
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2.2 MP, f/2.8
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
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
3100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
18W wired, QC2
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
Weight
152 g
129 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Black, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
0.95 W/kg (head) 1.10 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
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, aptX
4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer