Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Price | $64 | $5,405 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 2,300 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 2 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 4.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 137 g | 129 g |
| Released | Jan 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, 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, Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, Live Color LED, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 4.3 inches | 4.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass | Shatter-proof glass |
| Pixel Density | 342 ppi | 319 ppi |
Platform
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, upgradable to Android 5.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Internal | 16GB | 16GB 2GB RAM |
| RAM | 2GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDXC, up to 64GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 128GB) |
Main Camera
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Megapixels | 20.7 MP | — |
| Features | 1/2.3" sensor size, f/2.0 aperture, G-Lens, autofocus, LED flash, HDR, panorama, face detection, smile shutter, geotagging | LED flash, HDR, panorama, ISO 12800 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@30fps (4K), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Single | — | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
Selfie Camera
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Megapixels | 2 MP | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 2.2 MP |
Battery
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | — |
| Charging | — | 18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Dimensions | 127 x 64.9 x 9.4 mm | 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 137 g | 129 g (4.55 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Shatter-proof glass), glass back, plastic frame |
| Durability | IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | 4.0, A2DP, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out, USB Host) |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
Launch
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|
| Announced | January 6, 2014 | 2014, September 04 |
| Released | January 2014 (Sweden: January 24, 2014) | — |
| Status | — | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Sony Xperia Z1 Compact or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact — 2,300 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact versus 2,600 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Which is lighter, Sony Xperia Z1 Compact or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact — 137 g for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact versus 129 g for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Which is newer, Sony Xperia Z1 Compact or Sony Xperia Z3 Compact?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact — Jan 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
Is the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact or the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact rated higher?
We rate the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 8/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 8/10.
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