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Sony Xperia Z3
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| Global Score | |
| 77.6 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| HTC | Sony |
| -- | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2017-05-18 | 2014-09-03 |
| 6.06 x 2.99 x 0.31 inches | 5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.96 ounces | 6.02 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Silver and White | Black and White |
| Glass and Metal | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 275.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| S-LCD 5 | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 592 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.7 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.02 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") 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, Dual 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 5.0 | 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
HTC U11 is just a bit better than Sony Xperia Z3, having a 77.6 score against 77.3. HTC U11 is a notably newer device, and it is also thinner and a bit lighter than the Sony Xperia Z3. The Xperia Z3 features a much better screen than HTC U11, although it has a little lower pixels density, a little bit smaller screen and a way lower 1920 x 1080 resolution.
The HTC U11 has a much bigger memory for games and applications than Sony Xperia Z3, and although they both have a SD memory slot that supports up to 128 GB, the HTC U11 also has more internal memory. Sony Xperia Z3 has just a bit better processing power than HTC U11, because although it has 4 less cores (but faster) and lesser RAM memory, it also counts with a graphics co-processor.
Xperia Z3 shoots a little bit better pictures and videos than HTC U11, because although it has a smaller camera aperture which is not so good for low-light photos and video, and they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition and the same 30 fps video frame rates, the Xperia Z3 also counts with a camera in the back with much more MP and a bigger camera sensor capturing better quality videos and photographs.
Xperia Z3 counts with a bit longer battery duration than HTC U11, because it has a 7 percent greater battery capacity.
Although HTC U11 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Xperia Z3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Xperia Z3. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy the Xperia Z3, and give up a few specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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