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Sony Xperia Z3
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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Alcatel | Sony |
| Windows 10 Mobile | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2016-11-10 | 2014-09-03 |
| 6.05 x 2.97 x 0.28 inches | 5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.36 ounces | 6.02 ounces |
| Black | Black and White |
| Glass and Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 401 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 592 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 11.74 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 21.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.42 inches (1/2.4") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.12 | 10.34 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 920 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Sony Xperia Z3 is a bit better than Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows, getting a overall score of 77.3 against 72.1. The Sony Xperia Z3 counts with Android 4.4.4 OS, while Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows has Windows 10 Mobile OS. Although it's the best cellphone in this comparison review, Sony Xperia Z3 is a older, somewhat thicker and heavier cellphone than Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows.
Xperia Z3 counts with a bit more powerful processor than Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have 4 cpu cores, the Xperia Z3 also counts with an extra graphics processing unit. The Xperia Z3 features an incredibly better looking screen than Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact resolution of 1920 x 1080px, the Xperia Z3 also counts with a little bit greater display density.
Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows counts with a much bigger storage capacity to store more apps and games than Sony Xperia Z3, because it has 64 GB internal storage and a SD memory card expansion slot that holds up to 512 GB. The Xperia Z3 counts with just a bit longer battery life than Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows, because it has a 7% larger battery capacity.
The Sony Xperia Z3 captures slightly better photographs and videos than Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows, because although it has a lower video quality and a less MP camera, it also counts with a larger aperture to capture better images in low-light situations and a bigger camera sensor capturing better quality pictures.
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