Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: specs battle
At this point, it seems that Sony's 6-month production cycle is not affecting the hardware department of its flagship smartphones in a good way – the newly-unveiled Xperia Z3 is just a minor upgrade to the Xperia Z2 in some areas, and even a subtle downgrade in others, which is not something to fancy. However, the improvements amp up the game of Sony's current flagship and make it an even bigger rival to Samsung's current forerunner, the Galaxy S5.
That said, it will be more than curious to see what the differences between the two most recent Xperia flagships are. You can do so by comparing the specs sheets of both devices a little below. Oh, and we've also included the previously-mentioned Galaxy S5 for a good measure.
So, is the Xperia Z3 a worthy successor to the Xperia Z2? Drop a line below and tell us!
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
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)
(142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm)
(146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 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)
So, is the Xperia Z3 a worthy successor to the Xperia Z2? Drop a line below and tell us!
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches
146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm
5.75 oz (163 g)
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
5.11 oz (145 g)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches
146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm
5.75 oz (163 g)
5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 inches
142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm
5.11 oz (145 g)
See the full Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 size comparison or compare them to other phones using our Size Comparison tool.
Display
Size
Technology
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
69.76 %
69.17 %
71.00 %
Features
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor
GPU
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
RAM
Internal storage
32GB
16GB
16GB
OS
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2)
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4)
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
3200 mAh
3100 mAh
Talk time
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 25 days (600 h)
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
67.00 hours
120.00 hours
130.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
10.00 hours
10.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal length: 31 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.6"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Focal length: 31 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.6"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 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
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
MPEG4, 3GPP
Features
HDR, Continuous autofocus, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing
HDR
HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling
Front
2.1 MP
2.2 MP
2.2 MP
Video capture
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
(142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm)
(146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 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: Plastic
Back: Glass
Back: Glass
Frame: Metal
Frame: Metal
Resistance
Water, Dust; IP67
Water, Dust; IP58
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (swipe)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers, Notification light
See the full Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z3 specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.
Popular stories
Latest News
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: