Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) vs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) and the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 145 g | 152 g |
| Released | Jun 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z3 Dual is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z3 Dual is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm2 (~69.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), TouchWiz UI | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 256 GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, PDAF | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide) | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 2800 mAh | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 5W wired, Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) | Fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0) |
| Talk time | Up to 21 h (3G) | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 67 h | — |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 890 h (2G) / Up to 920 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.32 in) | 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) | 152 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Protection | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Durability | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM Radio (market dependent) | FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2.1 TV-out), OTG | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Announced | February 2014 (original S5) | September 2014 |
| Released | June 2014 | — |
| Status | — | Released. December 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual — 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) versus 3,100 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual — 2 GB for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) versus 3 GB for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) — 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) versus 152 g for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual — Jun 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) or the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos (SM-G900FD) 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual 7/10.
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