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Sony Xperia SL
LT26iiSamsung Galaxy Note 3
64 GBSM-N9005
| Global Score | |
| 62.8 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.0.4 | Android 5.0, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3 |
| -- | 2013-09-04 |
| 5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 inches | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches |
| 5.08 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Black and White | Black, Pink and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 330.00 | $ 320.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.3 inches | 5.7 inches |
| 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | Super AMOLED |
| 342 pixels per inch | 386 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.4 | 8.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset |
| Scorpion (Dual-Core 1700 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 220 (266 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 8.46 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 26 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot |
| 5.3 | 9.46 |
| Camera | |
| 12.10 MP + 1.30 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| -- | 31.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.33 inches (1/3.06") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (29 fps) (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| -- | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 8.69 | 9.68 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, GSM and CDMA |
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| 4.2 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Polymer Battery | 3200mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 410 hours standby time 8.3 hours talk time | 528 hours standby time 25 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0, EDR | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy Note 3 has an overall score of 81.1, which is way better than the Xperia SL's 62.8 general score. Galaxy Note 3's body is somewhat heavier but much thinner than the Xperia SL. These phones use Android OS, but the Galaxy Note 3 has newer 5.0 version and Xperia SL has Android 4.0.4 version. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 counts with a bit faster processor than Sony Xperia SL, because it has a higher amount of RAM, a higher number of cores and a faster graphics co-processor working at 450 megahertz.
The Galaxy Note 3 features just a bit better looking screen than Xperia SL, because it has a lot better resolution of 1920 x 1080px, a way bigger screen and a just a little better pixels count per inch of screen. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has a way bigger memory for applications, games, photos and videos than Sony Xperia SL, because it has 64 GB internal storage capacity and an external memory card slot that holds up to 64 GB.
The Galaxy Note 3 features a very superior battery performance than Sony Xperia SL. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 shoots better pictures and videos than Xperia SL, because it has a way higher video definition, a bigger aperture for better low light photography and a better 13 MP resolution camera in the back.
Even being the best phone in our current comparison, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is also cheaper, making it a simple decision.
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