Apple iPhone 5S vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 5S and the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $41 | $64 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 1,560 mAh | 2,300 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 112 g | 137 g |
| Released | Sep 2013 | Jan 2014 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 5S is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 5S is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.3 inches |
| Resolution | 640 x 1136 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating | Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass |
| Features | 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical) | — |
| Pixel Density | — | 342 ppi |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| OS | iOS 7, upgradable to iOS 12.5.8 | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.1 Lollipop |
| Chipset | Apple A7 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) | Adreno 330 |
| Coprocessor | M7 motion coprocessor | — |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC, up to 64GB |
| Internal | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB | 16GB |
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR3 | 2GB |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.5µm, AF | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash (True Tone flash), HDR | 1/2.3" sensor size, f/2.0 aperture, G-Lens, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, face detection, smile shutter, geotagging |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Megapixels | — | 20.7 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Single | 1.2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard) | — |
| Features | Face detection, HDR | — |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Megapixels | — | 2 MP |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh (5.92 Wh) | Non-removable Li-Ion |
| Capacity | — | 2300 mAh |
Body
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 in) | 127 x 64.9 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) | 137 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, aluminum back | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Durability | — | IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Radio | No | FM radio with RDS |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 5S | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | 2013, September 10 | January 6, 2014 |
| Status | Released 2013, September 20 | — |
| Released | — | January 2014 (Sweden: January 24, 2014) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 5S or Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact — 1,560 mAh for the Apple iPhone 5S versus 2,300 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 5S or Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?
Apple iPhone 5S — 112 g for the Apple iPhone 5S versus 137 g for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 5S or Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact — Sep 2013 for the Apple iPhone 5S versus Jan 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
Is the Apple iPhone 5S or the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 5S 6/10 and the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 8/10.
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