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Sony Xperia Z3
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Google Nexus 6
64 GB| Global Score | |
| 77.3 | 81.1 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 4.4.4 | Android 5.1, 5.0 |
| 2014-09-03 | 2014-10-15 |
| 5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches | 6.27 x 3.27 x 0.40 inches |
| 6.02 ounces | 6.49 ounces |
| Black and White | Blue and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 170.00 | $ 1019.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.2 inches | 6 inches |
| 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 424 pixels per inch | 490 pixels per inch |
| 592 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 9.6 | 9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 chipset |
| Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor | Krait 450 (Quad-Core 2700 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM | 3 GB (800 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU | Adreno 420 (500 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.54 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 8.12 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP | 13.00 MP + 2.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | -- |
| 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 | -- |
| 10.34 | 9.46 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 7 | 7.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3200mAh Battery | 3220mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | Wireless Charging |
| 920 hours standby time 21 hours talk time | 330 hours standby time 24 hours talk time |
| 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Google Nexus 6 has a score of 81.1, which is a little bit better than Xperia Z3's general score of 77.3. The Google Nexus 6 is a somewhat thicker and just a little heavier cellphone than the Xperia Z3. Both of these phones use Android operating system, but Google Nexus 6 has a newer 5.1 version while Xperia Z3 has Android 4.4.4, counting with some additional features.
The Google Nexus 6 has a bit superior processing unit than Xperia Z3, and although they both have 4 cpu cores and 3 GB of RAM, the Google Nexus 6 also has a better graphics processor working at 500 MHz. Sony Xperia Z3 features a slightly better display than Google Nexus 6, although it has a bit smaller screen, a just a bit lower pixel density and a lot worse resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
Sony Xperia Z3 features a little bit better camera than Google Nexus 6, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates, a F2 aperture and the same 3840x2160 video definition, the Sony Xperia Z3 also has a much higher resolution back camera. Xperia Z3 has slightly more storage for games and applications than Google Nexus 6, because although it has just 32 GB internal memory, it also counts with an external memory slot that admits up to 128 GB.
Google Nexus 6 features a battery performance that is just as good as Xperia Z3's battery performance, although the Google Nexus 6 also has a 1 percent more battery capacity.
Although Google Nexus 6 is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Sony Xperia Z3, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Sony Xperia Z3. So if you want that extra specs and features, you can buy Google Nexus 6, otherwise you can save a couple dollars and buy the Sony Xperia Z3, letting go a couple specifications.
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