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Sony Xperia Z1
T-Mobile 32 GBZ1S
Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 72.8 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 4.4.4 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.74 x 2.91 x 0.34 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 5.71 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Blue and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 239.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| TFT | AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 7.56 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 2.00 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | -- |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.8 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 600 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Google Nexus 6 is better than the Sony Xperia Z1, getting a score of 81.1 against 72.8. The Google Nexus 6 is a newer device than Sony Xperia Z1, although it is heavier and somewhat thicker. Both of these phones use Android OS (Operating System), but the Google Nexus 6 has a more recent 5.1 version while Sony Xperia Z1 has Android 4.4.4, counting with lots of additional features and increased performance.
The Google Nexus 6 features a bit better performance than Sony Xperia Z1, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Google Nexus 6 also has a better graphics processor and a greater amount of RAM memory. Xperia Z1 has a little sharper display than Google Nexus 6, although it has a just a little lower pixel count in each inch of screen, a lot worse 1920 x 1080 resolution and a little bit smaller screen.
Google Nexus 6 shoots clearer pictures and videos than Xperia Z1, because although it has a way lower 13 mega pixels resolution back facing camera, and they both have a same size diafragm aperture, the Google Nexus 6 also counts with a way higher 3840x2160 video quality. The Google Nexus 6 features slightly more memory capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Sony Xperia Z1, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 64 GB internal storage.
Google Nexus 6 features just a little better battery life than Xperia Z1, because it has 3220mAh of battery capacity.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Xperia Z1, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xperia Z1. If you want to save some money, you can buy the Xperia Z1, giving up a few specs and features, but you'll get the most with your money.
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