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Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
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VerizonD6708
| Global Score | |
| 77.8 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Sony |
| Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2014-06-23 | 2014-09-03 |
| 5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches | 5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.57 ounces | 6.02 ounces |
| Blue and Red | Black and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 299.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.1 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 432 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 592 cd/m2 brightness |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.36 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 6.72 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 16.00 MP + 2.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/2.20 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.38 inches (1/2.6") 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 |
| 9.79 | 10.34 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time | 920 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 4.8 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Galaxy S5 Sport is slightly better than the Sony Xperia Z3, with a global score of 77.8 against 77.3. The Galaxy S5 Sport is a just a little bit lighter device than Sony Xperia Z3, but both of them are 0.35inches thick. These devices include Android operating system, but the Galaxy S5 Sport has the previous 4.4.2 version while Sony Xperia Z3 has Android 4.4.4 version.
The Xperia Z3 features a bit better processing power than Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, and although they both have a 450 MHz graphics co-processor and 4 cpu cores, the Xperia Z3 also has 1 GB more RAM memory. The Xperia Z3 has a bit better looking display than Galaxy S5 Sport, because although it has a just a bit worse number of pixels per inch of screen, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080 resolution, the Xperia Z3 also counts with a bit larger display.
The Xperia Z3 takes slightly better photographs and videos than Galaxy S5 Sport, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution, the Xperia Z3 also has a larger diafragm aperture, a back camera with a way higher 20.7 mega-pixels resolution and a larger back-facing camera sensor providing a higher image quality.
The Xperia Z3 has a way bigger storage capacity for applications and games than Galaxy S5 Sport, and although they both have a slot for an external memory card that supports up to 128 GB, the Xperia Z3 also has more internal storage capacity. The Xperia Z3 counts with just a little bit longer battery lifetime than Galaxy S5 Sport, because it has a 3200mAh battery capacity against 2800mAh.
Although Galaxy S5 Sport is a better device, it costs a lot more than Xperia Z3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Xperia Z3. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get Xperia Z3, giving up a couple features and specs, but you will get the most with your money.
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