Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S5 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 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 2,800 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| RAM (max) | — | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 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 | Apr 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S5 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia Z3 Dual is ahead on battery, 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 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.1 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (LTE version) or Exynos 5 Octa 5422 (3G version) | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 (Snapdragon 801) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 (Snapdragon 801) | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB or 32GB | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | 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 (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | 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 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2800 mAh | — |
| Charging | 5W wired | Fast charging (Quick Charge 2.0) |
| Stand-by | — | Up to 890 h (2G) / Up to 920 h (3G) |
| Talk time | — | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Dimensions | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm (5.59 x 2.85 x 0.31 in) | 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 145 g (5.11 oz) | 152 g |
| Build | Plastic body, textured rear cover | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | 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 | 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 | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| USB | microUSB 3.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| Radio | — | FM radio with RDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | Sony Xperia Z3 Dual |
|---|
| Announced | February 24, 2014 | September 2014 |
| Released | April 11, 2014 | — |
| Status | — | Released. December 2014 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual — 2,800 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus 3,100 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Samsung Galaxy S5 — 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus 152 g for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S5 or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?
Sony Xperia Z3 Dual — Apr 2014 for the Samsung Galaxy S5 versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S5 or the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S5 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual 7/10.
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