Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia Z3v
Sony Xperia Z4v
Performance
54.360.3
Camera
45.845.8
Display
70.570.5
Battery
61.561.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
58.159.9
Summary
- The Sony Xperia Z3v and Xperia Z4v both feature a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display, but the Z4v offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels compared to the Z3v's 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Z4v is equipped with a more advanced Snapdragon 810 chipset and an octa-core CPU, while the Z3v uses the Snapdragon 801 with a quad-core CPU.
- Both cameras are 20.7 MP, but the Z4v has a superior front camera at 5.1 MP versus the Z3v's 2.2 MP.
- The Z3v has a slightly larger battery capacity at 3200 mAh compared to the Z4v's 3000 mAh, although both support 18W charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Z3v runs on Android 4.4.4 (upgradable to 5.1.1), while the Z4v comes with Android 5.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with minor differences in dimensions and weight, and both devices maintain a premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia Z3v
Sony Xperia Z4v
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Sony Xperia Z3v D6708
Also known as Sony Xperia Z4 E6508 for Verizon
Display
Size
5.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~565 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Shatter proof glass
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU
Adreno 330
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
20.7 MP
Main Camera Details
20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
20.7 MP, 1/2.3", AF
Front Camera
2.2 MP
5.1 MP
Front Camera Details
2.2 MP, f/2.8
5.1 MP
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
3200 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless
18W wired, QC2Wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
148.5 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 in)
144.4 x 72.3 x 8.7 mm (5.69 x 2.85 x 0.34 in)
Weight
170.6 g
162 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps, 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
4.1, 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
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
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

