Sony Xperia Z2 vs Sony Xperia Z3
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia Z2 and the Sony Xperia Z3, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Price | $65 | $66 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 3,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP | 20.7 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 163 g | 152 g |
| Released | Apr 2014 | Sep 2014 |
Summary: Sony Xperia Z2 is ahead on our rating, battery. Sony Xperia Z3 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine | IPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density) |
| Protection | Shatter proof glass | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
Platform
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
Memory
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB |
| Internal | 16GB 3GB RAM | 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Single | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF | 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
Selfie Camera
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Single | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired (Quick Charge 2.0) | Fast charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0) |
Body
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) | 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 152 g (5.36 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| IP rating | IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| 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, RDS | FM radio with RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS |
Launch
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z3 |
|---|
| Announced | February 2014 (MWC) | 2014, September 04 |
| Status | Released April 2014 | Released 2014, September 19 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Sony Xperia Z2 or Sony Xperia Z3?
Sony Xperia Z2 — 3,200 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z2 versus 3,100 mAh for the Sony Xperia Z3.
Which is lighter, Sony Xperia Z2 or Sony Xperia Z3?
Sony Xperia Z3 — 163 g for the Sony Xperia Z2 versus 152 g for the Sony Xperia Z3.
Which is newer, Sony Xperia Z2 or Sony Xperia Z3?
Sony Xperia Z3 — Apr 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z2 versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3.
Is the Sony Xperia Z2 or the Sony Xperia Z3 rated higher?
We rate the Sony Xperia Z2 8/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 7/10.
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