Apple iPhone 6s vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 6s vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 6sApple iPhone 6sGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Sony Xperia XA UltraSony Xperia XA UltraInternational · 3GB · 16GB · F3211
Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia Z1 CompactGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 6s
Apple iPhone 6s
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
International · 3GB · 16GB · F3211
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.9Design & Materials 4.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.1Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.6Camera 5.2Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.2 Connectivity 5.6 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.5 Battery 4.6 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.3
198 reviews
7.6
19 reviews
8.6
47 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 6s vs Sony Xperia XA Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone 6s Apple iPhone 6s
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		Sony Xperia XA Ultra price comparison Sony Xperia XA Ultra
International · 3GB · 16GB · F3211 		Sony Xperia Z1 Compact price compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.7" 6" 4.3"
Resolution HD+ FHD HD
Usable surface 65% useful 76% useful 62% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 67.1 mm
138.3 mm
7.1 mm 		79.4 mm
164.2 mm
8.4 mm 		64.9 mm
127.0 mm
9.0 mm
Weight 143 g 202 g 137 g
Micro A9
Dual-Core 		Helio P10
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 800
Quad-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 175.000
v8 		50.000
v? 		33.468
v?
Battery 1715 mAh 2700 mAh 2300 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6s)
1
21 Mpx · Unknow
IMX230 Exmor RS
1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Exmor RS 1/2,3
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 2 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 15 Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand
Brand Apple Sony Sony
Aliases A1633, A1688 F3211, F3212, F3213, F3215, F3216 --

Release Date
Release date September 2015,
8 years ago 		May 2016,
7 years ago 		January 2014,
10 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 6s
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Apple iPhone 6s
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Size
67.1 mm • 138.3 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
79.4 mm • 164.2 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
64.9 mm • 127.0 mm • 9.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 143 g 202 g 137 g
Usable surface 65 % 76 % 62 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Metal -
Resistance - - IP58
IP55
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

White

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 4.7" 6" 4.3"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD+
750 x 1334 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 326 Pixels per inch 367 Pixels per inch 342 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1400:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Force Touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Minimum pencil hardness >9H
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
7.3
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
7.7
8.7
Is it comfortable?
8.9
7.7
9.4
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.1
7.4
7.8
Number of reviews
198 reviews
19 reviews
47 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A9 MediaTek Helio P10 (MT6755) 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA
CPU 2x Twister 1.85 GHz 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.2 GHz 4x Krait 400 2.3 GHz
Type Dual-Core Octa-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GT7600 6xCores ARM Mali-T860 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 330

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

Antutu
Score
175.000
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 56% of devices
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50.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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33.468
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 38% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
8.7
6.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
7.7
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
7.7
8.6
Number of reviews
198 reviews
19 reviews
47 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 21 Mpx 20.7 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (6s) Sony IMX230 Exmor RS Sony Exmor RS 1/2,3
Type CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- 100 - 6400 64 - 3200
Pixel size 1.19 µm 1.12 µm 1.18 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3.0" 1/2.4" --

Features
Flash Dual LED LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • 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
Resolution 5 Mpx 16 Mpx 2 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- --
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
82
Mobile
83
Photo
80
Video
 -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.6
8.4
8.6
Quality of nighttime photos
7.0
7.1
6.7
Quality of selfies
7.9
8.3
6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.8
7.2
Number of reviews
198 reviews
19 reviews
47 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO REV.A
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC15 (1700/2100 AWS)
  • 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
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro 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
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • GOEP (Generic Object Exchange Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID 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)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.930 W/Kg on head
0.980 W/Kg on body 		0.718 W/Kg on head
0.426 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 1.120 W/Kg on head
1.140 W/Kg on body 		1.270 W/Kg on head
0.370 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.6
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.7
8.1
8.6
And the WiFi?
8.7
8.4
8.6
Number of reviews
198 reviews
19 reviews
47 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1715 mAh
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2700 mAh
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2300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 14%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 12%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 16%
    Less than half day
  • 53%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 36%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
198 reviews
19 reviews
47 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iPadOS 15
    iOS 15 , 2 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • Android 5.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 15%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 53%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 35%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 5%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 41%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 28%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 11%
    Every two months or less
  • 20%
    Never
  • 36%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
198 reviews
19 reviews
47 reviews
Prices
From $ 96 --
From $ 126 --
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