Sony Xperia Z3
#2751
Xiaomi Mi 4
#3427Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3
Xiaomi Mi 4
Performance
61.061.0
Camera
55.755.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
25.425.3
Build
94.091.0
Connectivity
62.551.6
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
46.441.1
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z3 features a more premium build quality with a glass front and back, and an aluminum frame, compared to the Xiaomi Mi 4's glass front and plastic back.
- The Z3 has a slightly larger 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Mi 4 has a 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~441 ppi.
- Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, but the Z3 offers 3GB of RAM in its higher storage variant, while the Mi 4 has a maximum of 3GB in its higher storage option.
- In terms of camera, the Z3 has a superior 20.7 MP rear camera compared to the Mi 4's 13 MP, although the Mi 4 has a higher resolution 8 MP front camera.
- The battery capacity is slightly higher in the Z3 at 3100 mAh versus the Mi 4's 3080 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Z3 runs Android 4.4.4 with an upgrade path to 6.0, while the Mi 4 runs Android 4.4.3 with MIUI 10, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z3
Xiaomi Mi 4
General
Release Date
2014, November 06
2014
Announced
2014, September 03
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
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 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
2.2 MP, f/2.8
8 MP, f/1.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3100 mAh
3080 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3080 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)
139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm (5.48 x 2.70 x 0.35 in)
Weight
152 g
149 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)
0.71 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
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, aptX
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer