Sony Xperia Z3
#4772
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
#4773Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
45.845.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.356.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
2.2 MP
2.2 MP
Front Camera Details
2.2 MP, f/2.8
2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps,1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Black, White, Green, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes