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Sony Xperia Z3
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| Global Score | |
| 77 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Sony |
| -- | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2017-02-21 | 2014-09-03 |
| 6.39 x 3.14 x 0.31 inches | 5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.00 ounces | 6.02 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Glass | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 749.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.7 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| S-LCD 5 | IPS LCD |
| 515 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 592 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.5 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro-AB 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 1,95 TB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 14.66 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (120 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.9 | 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 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Xperia Z3 is a little bit better than HTC U Ultra, having a 77.3 score against 77. Xperia Z3 is a better device than HTC U Ultra, it must be told that it is also a way older, somewhat thicker and just a bit heavier device. Xperia Z3 has a more vivid display than HTC U Ultra, although it has a much lower resolution of 1920 x 1080, a bit worse display pixel density and a little bit smaller screen.
The HTC U Ultra features a very superior storage capacity for applications and games than Sony Xperia Z3, because it has a SD card slot that supports a maximum of 1,95 TB and more internal storage. Xperia Z3 has a bit faster processing unit than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, and they both have a Quad-Core processing unit, the Xperia Z3 also counts with a graphics co-processor.
The Sony Xperia Z3 features just a little bit longer battery duration than HTC U Ultra, because it has 3200mAh of battery capacity. Xperia Z3 has just a bit better camera than HTC U Ultra, because although it has a tinier aperture which is worse for capturing photos or videos in low light situations, and they both have the same (4K) video definition, a same size sensor and the same video frame rates, the Xperia Z3 also counts with a way more MP camera in the back.
Despite of being the best phone between the ones we are comparing here, the Sony Xperia Z3 is also a bargain compared to the other ones.
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