Specs Wars: iPhone 5S vs Xperia Z1 vs Galaxy Note 3
We've witnessed a series of awesome smartphones get announced these last few days. Last week we had IFA 2013, where Sony unveiled its new flagship, the Xperia Z1, while Samsung introduced the third iteration of its phablet series - the Note 3. As hot as these device are, though, there's a phone that can easily steal any other handset's thunder, and that's the iPhone. With today's introduction of the colorful iPhone 5C and the flagship iPhone 5S, Apple has once again turned the spotlight in its direction.
However, being the diehard nerds that we are, we are by no means going to stop talking about those large-screened Android flagships anytime soon. At the same time, though, we're utterly interested in Apple's latest invention as well. So, how about we combine all these topics into a single post? Let's throw a specs comparison party, where we can examine each and every feature of the Apple iPhone 5S, Sony Xperia Z1 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 - side by side. We realize that probably each of these three devices fits in a slightly different product category, but hey, it's more than certain that there will soon be tons of users out there who will find themselves choosing between these products, as different as they are. So, why don't we make it easier for them, then? Here's a quick specs comparison featuring the three smartphones, but if you'd like to go even more in-depth, just follow this link for our full specs comparison.
DESIGN | |||
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OS | iOS (7) | Android (4.2.2) | Android (4.3) |
Dimensions | 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm) | 5.69 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches (144.4 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm) | 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches (151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm) |
Weight | the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | 3.95 oz (112 g)the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | 6.00 oz (170 g)the average is 4.4 oz (127 g) | 5.93 oz (168 g)
Body material | Aluminium | ||
Design features | Fingerprint sensor | S Pen | |
Rugged | Water (Water), Dust proof | ||
IP certified | IP 58 |
DISPLAY | |||
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Physical size | 4.0 inches | 5.0 inches | 5.7 inches |
Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density | 326 ppi | 441 ppi | 386 ppi |
Technology | IPS LCD | TFT | Super AMOLED |
Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
Peak brightness | 500 cd/m2 (nit) |
BATTERY | |||
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Talk time | the average is 11 h (650 min) | 13.83 hours||
Stand-by time | the average is 18 days (444 h) | 36.7 days (880 hours)||
Talk time (3G) | the average is 10 h (582 min) | 10.00 hoursthe average is 10 h (582 min) | 15.00 hours|
Stand-by time (3G) | the average is 24 days (564 h) | 10.4 days (250 hours)the average is 24 days (564 h) | 35.4 days (850 hours)|
Stand-by time (4G) | the average is 13 days (300 h) | 31.7 days (760 hours)||
Music playback | 40.00 hours | 110.00 hours | |
Video playback | 10.00 hours | 5.50 hours | |
Capacity | 3000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
Not user replaceable | Yes |
HARDWARE | |||
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System chip | Apple A7 with 64-bit architecture | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
Processor | Quad core, 2200 MHz, Krait 400 | Quad core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400 | |
Graphics processor | Yes | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
System memory | 2048 MB RAM | 2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 800 MHz) / LPDDR3 | 3072 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 800 MHz) / LPDDR3 |
Built-in storage | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 64 GB |
CAMERA | |||
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Camera | 8 megapixels | 20.7 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Aperture size | F2.2 | F2.0 | |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27mm | ||
Camera sensor size | 1/2.3" | ||
Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 3840x2160 (4K) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps) |
Features | Digital image stabilization, Picture-taking during video recording | Digital image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Video light | Digital image stabilization, Continuous autofocus |
TECHNOLOGY | |||
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GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
UMTS | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
LTE | 700 MHz Class 13, 700 MHz Class 17, 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz | 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz | |
Data | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | LTE Cat4 Downlink 150 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | LTE Cat4 Downlink 150 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS |
AVAILABILITY | |||
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Scheduled release | 20 Sep 2013 (Official) | September 2013 (Official) | 25 Sep 2013 (Official) |
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