Sony Xperia Z3 vs Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One (M8): specs comparison
Sony's latest smartphone, the Xperia Z3, is here and frankly said, it's pretty similar to its predecessor, the Xperia Z2, both in terms of size and hardware. Despite that, specs are not usually what most users covet the most – Sony has kept some of them intact, but has improved the device in general. The Z3 is thinner and more compact than the previous Sony flagship, while maintaining the same display size, but this has resulted in a few compromises in the specs sheet.
We decided to pit the device against two of its more formidable rivals, Apple's still-current champion, the iPhone 5s, and HTC's metal-clad One (M8). Cupertino's finest is getting a little long in the tooth already, but its noteworthy replacement is just around the corner, whereas HTC might wait until next spring for a flagship refreshment. While the advantage in these kind of comparisons usually goes towards the newer device, it's still you who choose which of the smartphones listed below is the clear winner in this specs-centric wrestling match.
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
(123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm)
(146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm)
(146 x 72 x 7.3 mm)
the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)
the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)
the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
3.95 oz (112 g)
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches
146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
3.95 oz (112 g)
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches
146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
See the full Sony Xperia Z3 vs Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One (M8) size comparison or compare them to other phones using our Size Comparison tool.
Display
Size
Technology
IPS LCD
S-LCD 3
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
60.82 %
66.71 %
71.00 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Apple A7 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
RAM
Internal storage
64GB, not expandable
32GB
16GB
OS
iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x)
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.3, 4.4), HTC Sense UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4)
Battery
Capacity
1570 mAh
2600 mAh
3100 mAh
Charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Talk time
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 25 days (600 h)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
the average is 0 h (0 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
Music playback
40.00 hours
130.00 hours
Video playback
10.00 hours
10.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal length: 29 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Focal length: 29 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 2 μm
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 2 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Focal length: 25 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 25 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
4 MP (Depth information)
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features
Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS
HDR, Video light, Video sharing
HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling
Front
1.2 MP
5 MP
2.2 MP
Video capture
1280x720 (HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
(123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm)
(146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm)
(146 x 72 x 7.3 mm)
Weight
the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)
the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)
the average is 5.9 oz (169 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass
Frame: Metal
Frame: Metal
Resistance
Splash; IPX3
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
See the full Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z3 specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.
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