Sony Xperia Z vs HTC Droid DNA vs Samsung Galaxy S III specs comparison
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| DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S III | Sony Xperia Z | HTC Droid DNA | |
| OS | Android (4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.0.4) TouchWiz UX UI | Android (4.1.2) | Android (4.1.1) Sense 4+ UI |
| Dimensions | 5.38 x 2.78 x 0.34 inches (136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm) | 5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (139 x 71 x 7.9 mm) | 5.55 x 2.78 x 0.38 inches (141 x 70.5 x 9.73 mm) |
| Weight | 4.69 oz (133 g) the average is 4.3 oz (124 g) | 5.15 oz (146 g) the average is 4.3 oz (124 g) | 4.87 oz (138 g) the average is 4.3 oz (124 g) |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control Right: Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control | |
| Rugged | Water (Water), Dust proof | ||
| IP certified | IP 57 | ||
| Colors | Black, Brown, Pink, Blue, Red, White, Gray |
| DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.80 inches | 5 inches | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
Pixel density | 306 ppi | 441 ppi | 441 ppi |
Technology | Super AMOLED | TFT | S-LCD 3 |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 22.50 hours the average is 9 h (554 min) | 11.00 hours the average is 9 h (554 min) | 12.80 hours the average is 9 h (554 min) |
| Stand-by time | 34.6 days (830 hours) the average is 19 days (464 h) | 22.9 days (550 hours) the average is 19 days (464 h) | 14.7 days (353 hours) the average is 19 days (464 h) |
| Talk time (3G) | 11.60 hours the average is 8 h (483 min) | ||
| Stand-by time (3G) | 32.1 days (770 hours) the average is 19 days (467 h) | ||
| Capacity | 2100 mAh | 2330 mAh | 2020 mAh |
| HARDWARE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip | Samsung Exynos 4 (4412) | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 |
Processor | Quad core, 1400 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait | Quad core, 1500 MHz, Krait |
| Graphics processor | ARM Mali-400/MP4 | Adreno 320 | Adreno 320 |
System memory | 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR2 | 2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel) | 2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 533 MHz) / DDR2 |
| Built-in storage | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB | microSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB |
| CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels, Immobile | 13.1 megapixels, Immobile | 8 megapixels, Immobile |
| Flash | LED | LED | LED |
| Aperture size | F2.6 | F2.0 | |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28mm | ||
| Features | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), CMOS image sensor, Auto focus, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Self-timer | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Self-timer | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Face detection, Exposure compensation, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
| Features | Video calling, Digital image stabilization | Video calling | Video calling |
| Front-facing camera | 1.9 megapixels | 2.2 megapixels | 2.1 megapixels |
| Video capture | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
| TECHNOLOGY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA | 800, 1900 MHz | ||
| GSM | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| UMTS | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 2100 MHz | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| LTE | 800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz | 700 MHz Class 17 | |
| Data | HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | LTE, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS | LTE Cat3 Downlink 100 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A |
| Micro SIM | Yes | Yes | |
| Global Roaming | Yes | Yes | |
Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, E911 |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) | Yes | Turn-by-turn navigation |
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60 Comments
7. pokharkarsaga posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:27 6 11
I think its an unfair comparison.galaxy S3 is 8 months old.better compare it with S4 & we will see who outdates whom.
13. Wiki_jaan posted on 07 Jan 2013, 22:01 0 8
s3 is just 3 things less..... 12mp camera, 1080p screen and ram... remaining is same
19. androiddownsouth posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:08 2 15
Wrong. SGSIII doesn't have a quad core processor either. That's a pretty important difference.
28. mittalmailbox posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:44 3 1
SGSIII have Exynos series 4(4412) quad core processor.
49. Wiki_jaan posted on 08 Jan 2013, 05:03 1 0
really lol...... international version is quad core
16. AshishRomea posted on 07 Jan 2013, 22:03 5 0
Xperia superphone will release in august to take on s4 and i5s :) this is H1 FLAGHIP
22. bayusuputra posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:20 2 1
then it will be unfair for the Z and DNA, as they would be few months old by the time S4 launches.. smh..
31. Feanor posted on 08 Jan 2013, 00:01 9 2
I think Galaxy S3 fans have been dreaming of unicorns for too long. I'm pretty sure that next Galaxy S4 will have neither zero bezels, nor flexible screens or other exotic features. Very likely it will have a slight edge over the Xperia Z in processing power, a less advanced but still almost equally capable 13MP shooter and a few software enhancements. It will also most likely come with a common plastic body that they will forget again to design. I think that the Xperia Z will very likely remain the best combination of features and premium even after the GS4 will be presented.
35. Edmund posted on 08 Jan 2013, 01:49 1 1
Well stated, but I don't think it's what the samsung fanboys want to hear. I will never again buy another android phone, but this is probably the only one I'd accept if somebody were to offer me one for free.
32. daftastic posted on 08 Jan 2013, 00:08 0 0
I think it's safer to compare the phones that are already in existence. Same will happen when the SIV is released, it'll be compared to the Z/ZL which will have been 2/3 months old.
20. myBIGstik posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:19 1 8
WOW, SO TO HAVE THE MOST GREATEST OF PHONE ALL WE NEED IS SUPERIOR SCREEN, NEXT GEN SPECS, A WONDERFUL YET LIGHT OS, SUITES OF AWESOME APPS, WONDERFUL CAMERA, AND NEW INNOVATION EVERY RELEASE, BACKED BY A NAME EVERYONE TRUST... WAIT WAIT WE DO HAVE THAT IT--- THE IPHONE!!!! WA-WA-WA
24. MeoCao (unregistered) posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:22 1 2
I saw a video, Z screen cannot compare to DNA
47. pyradark posted on 08 Jan 2013, 04:27 1 1
try it real life hands on not watching on youtube
or else youll regret of having an optiContrast panel with mobile bravia 2.0
Xperia P Owner :))
34. amiroo posted on 08 Jan 2013, 01:16 0 0
all 3 is best now but must be wait for m7 & s4..
m7 is distinct phone of htc specially with sense 5..
i think dna > xperia z(alittle better than dna) > m7 > s4 maybe not..
48. pyradark posted on 08 Jan 2013, 04:29 0 1
dont compare a phone that dont exist yet, that might dissapoint you.
bcoz this phone just set the bar high
2. Birds posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:06 7 2
This is a tough choice....I think I'd choose the Sony over the HTC because of the camera..... loll for me that is the only recall decisions.....the two phones are otherwise perfect.
6. InspectorGadget80 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:27 8 2
I choose SONY over HTC is SD CARD SLOT, WATER RESISTANT/DUST PROOF, and a SLEEK SEXY DESIGN
25. bayusuputra posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:26 4 1
butterfly offers the same thing.. Except camera maybe..
but gosh, although I'm an HTC fan, but that Z is much better designed than the DNA.. I think this will be the phone that sways me away from HTC..
18. abhishek48 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 22:39 1 6
I have chosen HTC over sony for 3 months ahead of time... when this XPERIA Z releases within galaxy s4 or optimus g2 will beat it
26. pyradark posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:29 3 1
in what?? Processor again and Ram
Interms of design, build quality, build endurance, xperia z is still has IT!!.
50. abhishek48 posted on 08 Jan 2013, 07:58 1 0
In release time....4 months ahead..... Design on DNA is get...build quality is second to none...if you want to wait.. why not 1 month more for galaxy s 4
3. mydi.maus posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:08 2 2
Sammy has better battery life. but Sony is the best.well let's just wait till Galaxy S 4 comes out.
4. ray77 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:15 1 1
alll these phone r great an people like to choices their phones an what there like about it in each phone.
5. InspectorGadget80 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:26 7 2
BEST IN THE WORLD HANDSETS. I'm still buying the XPERIA Z.
8. Galen20K posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:28 4 1
honestly, we're all really spoiled by the quality of handsets now. Can't really go wrong with any of these, its all about preference really now.
10. MC1123 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:36 12 5
i wish sony will be the king of android... not samsung!!!
17. fanboy1974 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 22:16 5 8
Samsung earned that spot. They released the S3 and Note 2 on every major carrier giving them that chance. The only Sony phone to come to Verizon was the Sony Xperia and it had crap specs.
23. XPERIA-KNIGHT posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:21 7 4
samsung earned that spot by "out copying" everyone and doing similar things to what apple was doing.........SONY IS ORIGINAL! they DESERVE to be on top and WILL be on top
39. dmakun posted on 08 Jan 2013, 02:43 1 0
Common! Copy what? Pls don't start with that sorry excuse Apple has apparently sold to you and other anti-Samsung apologists around the world. Samsung hasn't copied anybody mate, they did improve on earlier devices though. I'd call their efforts innovation just like Apple calls it.
43. shuaibhere posted on 08 Jan 2013, 03:42 0 0
And you bash apple for suing samsung in those anti-apple article.....
Samsung deserved that because of functionality of touchwiz, removable battery, micro sd card support......
Have to admit that this is the best smart phone till now....but s4 will come with lot of surprises.....
44. shuaibhere posted on 08 Jan 2013, 03:42 0 0
And you bash apple for suing samsung in those anti-apple article.....
Samsung deserved that because of functionality of touchwiz, removable battery, micro sd card support so and so......
Have to admit that this is the best smart phone till now....but s4 will come with lot of surprises.....
56. MC1123 posted on 09 Jan 2013, 18:41 0 0
samsung copy nokia and sony before...now samsung is copying apple!! so its not a secret that samsung is a king...king of copying!!!
and besides, japan techs are always better than koreans!!!
29. mittalmailbox posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:48 1 4
Forget it for now. Sony just assembled good piece of hardware. This phone lacks innovation. Sony phones have least software optimizations. Samsung always takes time(like quad core S3 some time after One x), but Samsung always deliver best package.
57. MC1123 posted on 09 Jan 2013, 18:43 0 1
say that to your plastic s3!! all sony phone are better looking than samsung!!
59. yuneshik posted on 10 Jan 2013, 07:50 1 0
Your ignorance is reeking. You do know that there are many variants of plastic? Just because polycarbonate is a form of "plastic" doesn't mean it's the same thing that lies around your household. Polycarbonate may not look "pretty" but it is actually high quality and reliable. I can tell you're ignorant because you also show that you're a racist in your other comments. Mind if I show you the door?
11. DerryAhmad posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:38 2 1
I can't believe the Sony Xperia Z is the thinnest of the three. With 5" display, 13 Mpx Camera, Water and Dust Resistance, it measures only 7.9 mm !
I'm all for Sammy Super Amoled Screen, but design wise.. Sony had me (HTC comes pretty close).
12. fanboy1974 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 21:47 3 1
No wonder phonearena was releasing iPhone love ads for the past 2 weeks. They knew that real phone news was going to dominate. I bet a iPhone case story would look pathetic right about know.
14. oister85 posted on 07 Jan 2013, 22:01 2 1
You can't go wrong with any of this phones. I'm proud to own a s3 but I'm available for an upgrade I'm going to wait what Samsung brings. but so far the z is first in list
27. bayusuputra posted on 07 Jan 2013, 23:31 1 0
it's a phone comparison, not phone-phablet comparison.. :)
46. hypermagz posted on 08 Jan 2013, 04:25 0 0
Uhmm.... how can Sony kill the competition right now? that device is not even being sold yet?
Though they have the advantage right now since the flagship of other OEM is yet to be unleashed, it's like a double edge sword, release it early you will gain better sales. but competition will try to improve their flagship and will have better performance(hardware and software wise) and will probably eat up most of the sales during the Q3 and Q4 thus leaving everyone behind again. You should have noticed that already when Samsung release the S3 during late Q2, It practically dominated and set a trend for Super phones(even the One X had to be replaced by a One X+ to have a chance but never recovered).
37. darac posted on 08 Jan 2013, 02:17 0 0
Sony absolutely ridiculed HTC on the phone construction field
38. GALAXY-STORM posted on 08 Jan 2013, 02:22 0 0
I will wait for sgs4, g2 and m7 though I expect Samsung to repeat 2012.
40. ilia1986 posted on 08 Jan 2013, 03:09 1 1
The GS3 is the best. Why? Because it's an 8 month old phone ffs, that's why! And it's still got the specs to rock it with the other two! :)
42. Retro-touch posted on 08 Jan 2013, 03:25 0 0
The HTC J butterfly in Japan is waterproof, the rest of the variants aren't
51. takay0 posted on 08 Jan 2013, 08:22 0 0
i heard that the butterfly (not J butterfly) is also waterproof.. is that wrong?
58. tiara6918 posted on 10 Jan 2013, 02:38 0 0
Yes,it's also water resistant. Htc wouldn't deceive anyone with this ad-http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BVpXTqMT3Ho
45. LonersPersona posted on 08 Jan 2013, 03:44 0 0
I think the Zl is gonna be better over this Z..as it has a larger battery and the back is not a fingerprint magnet :)
53. korbindallis posted on 08 Jan 2013, 13:28 0 0
Great now I can take my phone to the shower with me so I don't miss that important call ;)
54. Johnmark posted on 08 Jan 2013, 15:20 1 0
unfair, s3 have different s**t in different country, dual inside and quad outside north america.
60. DanielJDavidson posted on 13 Jan 2013, 14:58 0 0
What do Samsung fags think the S4 will be like? It was the same crap with the S3!
"Quad-Core 2.0GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 12 Megapixel Camera, 7mm thin, 4.65" SAMOLED+ 720p display and PlayStation 3 graphics" those were the rumours for the S3 and all it had was the 720p display. I'm not saying Samsung suck, but technology has only come so far, so stop over hyping something that won't be very different to current 2013 flagships.


