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Sony Xperia Z3
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| Global Score | |
| 85.3 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Microsoft | Sony |
| Android 11 | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2021-09-20 | 2014-09-03 |
| 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches | 5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches |
| 10.02 ounces | 6.02 ounces |
| Glacier and Obsidian | Black and White |
| Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 540.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 8.3 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2688 x 1892 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 396 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 800 cd/m2 brightness | 592 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.8 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 660 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | 25.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 10.01 | 10.34 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.6 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4449mAh Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 920 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 6.32 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | 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 Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a global score of 85.3, which is much better than the Sony Xperia Z3's 77.3 score. Microsoft Surface Duo 2's construction is a lot newer and extremely thinner, but heavier than Sony Xperia Z3. These phones use Android OS, but the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has older 11 version while Sony Xperia Z3 has Android 4.4.4 version.
The Xperia Z3 counts with a little sharper screen than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has much lower brightness, a lot worse resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a much smaller screen, it also counts with a bit better display density. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a much better storage capacity to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Xperia Z3, because although it has no SD memory card expansion slot, it also counts with 96 GB more internal memory.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a little faster processing unit than Xperia Z3, because although it has doesn't have an extra graphics processor, it also counts with a higher amount of RAM memory and a larger number of faster cores. Sony Xperia Z3 counts with a slightly better camera than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has worse video frame rates and a tinier aperture which is not so good for taking pictures and video in low light environments, and they both have the same (4K) video definition, the Sony Xperia Z3 also counts with a much more mega pixels camera.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a really longer battery duration than Sony Xperia Z3, because it has a 4449mAh battery capacity.
Although Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Sony Xperia Z3, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Sony Xperia Z3. So if you need that extra specs and features, you can buy the Microsoft Surface Duo 2, else you can save some dollars and get the Sony Xperia Z3, giving up a couple features and specs.
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