Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Xiaomi Mi4c: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Xiaomi Mi4c. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Xperia Z3 CompactSony Xperia Z3 CompactGlobal · 2GB · 16GB
Xiaomi Mi4cXiaomi Mi4cChina · 2GB · 16GB
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB
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Xiaomi Mi4c
Xiaomi Mi4c
China · 2GB · 16GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.8Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
99 reviews
8.6
224 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Xiaomi Mi4c

Specs where to buy Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Global · 2GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Mi4c Xiaomi Mi4c
China · 2GB · 16GB
Inches 4.6" 5"
Resolution HD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 64.9 mm
127.0 mm
8.6 mm 		69.6 mm
138.1 mm
7.8 mm
Weight 129 g 132 g
Micro SnapD. 801
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 808
Hexa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 16 GB
AnTuTu 59.887
v? 		67.981
v6
Battery 2600 mAh 3080 mAh
Main Camera 1
20.7 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX220 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX258
Selfie Camera SELF 2.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Sony Xiaomi
Aliases D5803, D5833 --

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		September 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Xiaomi Mi4c
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Xiaomi Mi4c
Size
64.9 mm • 127.0 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 138.1 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 129 g 132 g
Usable surface 70 % 71 %
Materials - Polycarbonate, Magnesium alloy
Resistance IP65
IP68 		-
Colors
Black

White

Green

Orange
Black

White

Blue

Yellow

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 4.6" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • JDI Sharp
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 319 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • OGS (One Glass Solution)
  • Full Lamination Technology
  • Corning Concore Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.8
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.8
8.7
Is it comfortable?
9.0
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
8.5
Number of reviews
99 reviews
224 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992
CPU 4x Krait 400 2.5 GHz 2x Cortex-A57 1.80 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
Type Quad-Core Hexa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 20 nm
64 Bits No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 330 Qualcomm Adreno 418

RAM
RAM 2 GB 2 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
59.887
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 44% of devices
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67.981
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 1% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.5
8.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.9
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.3
Number of reviews
99 reviews
224 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 20.7 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX220 Exmor RS Sony IMX258
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.20 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.06"

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

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

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
7.3
7.2
Quality of selfies
6.8
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.9
8.5
Number of reviews
99 reviews
224 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • 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)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • AVRCP 1.3

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 0.687 W/Kg on head
0.897 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

 0.979 W/Kg on head
1.120 W/Kg on body 		-- W/Kg on head
1.390 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.8
8.8
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.5
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.2
Number of reviews
99 reviews
224 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
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3080 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 48%
    More than one day
  • 21%
    Two days or more
  • 6%
    Less than half day
  • 16%
    Less than a day
  • 37%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
99 reviews
224 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 7.0)
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 11%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 77%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 55%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 27%
    Every six months
  • 55%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
99 reviews
224 reviews
Prices
From $ 100 --
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