Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $39 | $5,405 |
| Our rating | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.1 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 158 g | 129 g |
| Released | Jun 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is ahead on battery, screen size. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is ahead on our rating, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, Live Color LED, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.1 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel density | ~432 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Shatter-proof glass |
| Pixel Density | — | 319 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB/AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Resolution | 16 MP | — |
| Features | Autofocus, LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama, ISO 12800 |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Resolution | 2 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 2.2 MP |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2800 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 144.0 x 74.0 x 8.9 mm | 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 158 g | 129 g (4.55 oz) |
| Build | Plastic body with textured back | Glass front (Shatter-proof glass), glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Other | Physical navigation buttons | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| 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 | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out, USB Host) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | June 2014 | 2014, September 04 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport — 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport versus 2,600 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact — 158 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport versus 129 g for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact — Jun 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport or the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S5 Sport 4/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 8/10.
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