Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z3+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z3+. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia Z1Sony Xperia Z1Global · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia Z2Sony Xperia Z2Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3Global · 3GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia Z3+Sony Xperia Z3+Global · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z1
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503
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Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3
Global · 3GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony Xperia Z3+
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.3Design & Materials 5.5Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials 6.3Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.3Camera 5.1Camera 5.3Camera 5.5Camera
Connectivity score 5.9 Connectivity 6.1 Connectivity 6.3 Connectivity 6.0 Connectivity
Battery score 4.6 Battery 4.7 Battery 5.2 Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.7
84 reviews
8.4
133 reviews
8.1
189 reviews
7.5
25 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z3+

Specs Sony Xperia Z1 prices Sony Xperia Z1
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z2 prices Sony Xperia Z2
Global · 3GB · 16GB · D6503 		Sony Xperia Z3 prices Sony Xperia Z3
Global · 3GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia Z3+ price compare Sony Xperia Z3+
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 5.2" 5.2" 5.2"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 64% useful 69% useful 71% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.0 mm
144.0 mm
9.0 mm 		73.3 mm
146.8 mm
8.0 mm 		72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.3 mm 		71.9 mm
146.3 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 170 g 163 g 152 g 144 g
Micro SnapD. 800
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 41.029
v? 		47.881
v6 		59.887
v? 		59.887
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 3200 mAh 3100 mAh 2930 mAh
Main Camera 1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX214 Exmor RS
1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
21 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX230 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.4 KitKat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Sony Sony Sony Sony
Aliases C6903, C6943, i1 Honami, C6906, C6902/L39h Sirius Maki, SO-03F, D6502, D6503, D6543 D6603, D6616, D6633 - Dual SIM, D6643, D6653, L55t, L55u E6553, Xperia Z3 Plus

Release Date
Release date September 2013,
10 years ago 		February 2014,
10 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago 		May 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3+
Sony Xperia Z1
Sony Xperia Z2
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3+
Size
74.0 mm • 144.0 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 146.8 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.0 mm • 146.0 mm • 7.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
71.9 mm • 146.3 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 163 g 152 g 144 g
Usable surface 64 % 69 % 71 % 71 %
Materials - - - Aluminium alloy
Resistance IP58
IP55 		IP58
IP55 		IP65
IP68 		IP65
IP68
Colors
Black

White

Brown

Green
Black

White

Green

Copper

Screen
Diagonal 5" 5.2" 5.2" 5.2"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • sRGB 130%
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.6
6.6
8.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.6
9.0
8.9
8.8
Is it comfortable?
7.8
8.1
8.0
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.1
7.5
7.9
8.4
Number of reviews
84 reviews
133 reviews
189 reviews
25 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 V2.1
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits No No No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 430, 630 MHz

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
41.029
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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47.881
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications Color LED Notifications -- --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.9
8.7
7.8
7.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.0
8.9
8.8
8.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.6
8.3
8.3
7.5
Number of reviews
84 reviews
133 reviews
189 reviews
25 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20.7 Mpx 13 Mpx 20.7 Mpx 21 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3 Sony IMX214 Exmor RS Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Sony IMX230 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO 64 - 6400 -- -- 50 - 12800
Pixel size 1.18 µm 1.12 µm 1.20 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/3.06" 1/2.3" 1/2.4"

Features
Flash LED LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 2 Mpx 2.2 Mpx 2.2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
76
Mobile
77
Photo
74
Video
79
Mobile
81
Photo
73
Video
79
Mobile
81
Photo
76
Video
82
Mobile
84
Photo
79
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
9.0
8.6
8.7
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
7.2
7.0
7.4
Quality of selfies
7.0
7.0
6.6
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
7.2
7.2
6.9
6.6
Number of reviews
84 reviews
133 reviews
189 reviews
25 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • DID
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • GATT (Generic Attribute Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.375 W/Kg on head
-- W/Kg on body 		0.691 W/Kg on head
0.712 W/Kg on body 		0.740 W/Kg on head
0.410 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 1.340 W/Kg on head
0.820 W/Kg on body 		0.885 W/Kg on head
1.501 W/Kg on body 		0.710 W/Kg on head
1.380 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.4
8.5
8.7
9.0
Quality of the GPS
8.4
8.7
8.6
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.4
8.2
8.5
8.9
Number of reviews
84 reviews
133 reviews
189 reviews
25 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3200 mAh
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3100 mAh
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2930 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 33%
    More than one day
  • 14%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 27%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 12%
    Two days or more
  • 12%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 20%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
84 reviews
133 reviews
189 reviews
25 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 65%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 26%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 32%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 14%
    Never
  • 38%
    Once a year
  • 40%
    Every six months
  • 8%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
  • 10%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 57%
    Every six months
  • 10%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
84 reviews
133 reviews
189 reviews
25 reviews
Prices
From $ 183 --
From $ 86 --
From $ 90 --
From $ 898 --