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Sony Xperia Z3
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| Global Score | |
| 81.2 | 77.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Sony |
| -- | Android 4.4.4 |
| 2017-10-10 | 2014-09-03 |
| 5.98 x 2.97 x 0.30 inches | 5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.53 ounces | 6.02 ounces |
| Black | Black and White |
| Aluminum and Ceramic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 614.00 | $ 170.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.2 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 402 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| -- | 592 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8.1 | 9.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC chipset |
| Kryo 280, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2450 MHz) processor | Krait 400 (Quad-Core 2500 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 3 GB (933 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 540 GPU | Adreno 330 (450 MHz) GPU |
| 9.45 | 9.45 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 8.12 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 5.00 MP | 20.70 MP + 2.20 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/2.00 aperture |
| -- | 25.00mm focal length |
| 0.34 inches (1/2.9") 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 | 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.57 | 10.34 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3400mAh Li - Ion Battery | 3200mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| -- | 920 hours standby time 21 hours talk time |
| 5.36 | 5.2 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a score of 81.2, which is just a bit better than Xperia Z3's 77.3 general score. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a way newer and thinner device than the Xperia Z3, but it is just a little heavier. The Xperia Z3 features a sharper display than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, because although it has a bit worse resolution of 1920 x 1080px and a bit smaller display, it also counts with a little bit more pixels per inch of display.
The Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 has a superior memory to install applications and games than Sony Xperia Z3, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 256 GB internal memory. Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 and Sony Xperia Z3 feature really similar processing units, because although the Sony Xperia Z3 has a smaller amount of RAM and lesser cores , it also counts with a graphics co-processor.
Xperia Z3 shoots a bit better pictures and videos than Xiaomi Mi MIX 2, and although they both have a same size aperture, the same 3840x2160 video resolution and the same video frame rates, the Xperia Z3 also has a back-facing camera with a lot higher resolution and a much larger sensor which offers a way higher photo and video quality.
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 counts with a bit better battery life than Xperia Z3, because it has 3400mAh of battery capacity.
Although Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 is a better device, it costs a lot more than Sony Xperia Z3, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Sony Xperia Z3. If you are trying to save some dollars, you can get the Sony Xperia Z3, and give up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your savings.
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