Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Dual

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia Z3 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone

Sony Xperia Z3

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Sony Xperia Z3 Dual smartphone

Sony Xperia Z3 Dual

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Head to head

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Our rating7/107/10
Battery3,100 mAh3,100 mAh
Wired charging18W—
RAM (max)3 GB3 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Screen size5.2 in5.2 in
Main camera20.7 MP20.7 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)152 g152 g
ReleasedSep 2014Sep 2014
Summary: Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Dual are evenly matched on the measured specs.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Dual are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.

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Display

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
TypeIPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality EngineIPS LCD, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine
Size5.2 inches5.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coatingScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Platform

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC)Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330Adreno 330

Memory

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GBmicroSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB
Internal16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM

Main Camera

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Single20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR

Selfie Camera

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Single2.2 MP, f/2.82.2 MP, f/2.8
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
TypeLi-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
ChargingFast charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0)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

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Dimensions146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.28 in)146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
Weight152 g (5.36 oz)152 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIMDual Nano-SIM
IP RatingIP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)—
Durability—IP65/IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Comms

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX4.0, A2DP, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou
NFCYesYes
RadioFM radio with RDSFM radio with RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTGmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG

Launch

Sony Xperia Z3Sony Xperia Z3 Dual
Announced2014, September 04September 2014
StatusReleased 2014, September 19Released. December 2014

Frequently asked questions

Which is newer, Sony Xperia Z3 or Sony Xperia Z3 Dual?

Sony Xperia Z3 — Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 versus Sep 2014 for the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual.

Is the Sony Xperia Z3 or the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual rated higher?

We rate the Sony Xperia Z3 7/10 and the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual 7/10.

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