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Sony Xperia Z1
T-Mobile 32 GBZ1S
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport
SM-G860| Global Score | |
| 72.8 | 77.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Samsung |
| Android 4.4.4 | Android 4.4.2 |
| 2013-09-04 | 2014-06-23 |
| 5.74 x 2.91 x 0.34 inches | 5.67 x 2.91 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.71 ounces | 5.57 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Blue and Red |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 239.00 | $ 299.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| TFT | Super AMOLED |
| 441 pixels per inch | 432 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.1 | 9.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2200 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM | 2 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 16 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.56 | 6.72 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 2.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 27.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 8.8 | 9.79 |
| 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, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | SIM |
| 7 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3000mAh Li-Ion Battery | 2800mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 600 hours standby time 15 hours talk time | 390 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 4.96 | 4.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| -- | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is slightly better than Xperia Z1, having a global score of 77.8 against 72.8. The Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport construction is newer and just a little bit lighter, but just a little thicker than the Xperia Z1. Both devices we are comparing here use Android OS (operating system), but the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport has 4.4.2 version while Xperia Z1 has Android 4.4.4.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport counts with just a little better performance than Xperia Z1. Both have 2 GB of RAM, a 450 megahertz graphics processor and 4 cpu cores. The Galaxy S5 Sport and Sony Xperia Z1 feature extremely similar displays, because although the Galaxy S5 Sport has a bit less pixels per display inch, and they both have the same exact 1920 x 1080 resolution, it also counts with a bit larger screen.
Sony Xperia Z1 features a greater memory capacity to store more apps and games than Galaxy S5 Sport, because although it has a SD memory slot that holds 64 GB smaller, it also counts with 16 GB more internal memory capacity. The Sony Xperia Z1 has just a little bit longer battery performance than Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport, because it has a 3000mAh battery size against 2800mAh.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport has a superior camera than Xperia Z1, because although it has a much lower 16 mega-pixels resolution back facing camera, a tinier sensor taking less light and washed colors and a tinier aperture which is not favorable for taking photos in low-light environments, it also counts with a much better 3840x2160 video definition.
The Galaxy S5 Sport costs more than the Xperia Z1, but it's still a great deal, because you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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