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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs LG G2: specs comparison

posted by Victor H. / Jan 07, 2014, 5:02 AM

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs LG G2: specs comparison

The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact has now arrived bringing a fairly new configuration to Android - that of a small ‘mini’ handset with top notch performance. You all know how the best Android handsets just grow larger and larger every year, while the human hand fails to evolve so fast. If you are not an NBA player, you might feel that most 5-inch and larger devices simply feel too large.

The Xperia Z1 addresses all your concerns in a small form factor without compromising on performance. That means the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 system chip with 2GB RAM, and the excellent 20.7-megapixel camera we first saw on Xperia.

How does this compare to the latest flagship devices? We dive deeper into the specs in the table right below to compare the Xperia Z1 Compact against the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and LG G2. Both have launched not too long ago, and both are top-shelf devices with much larger sizes. Nonetheless, you should see a surprising amount of similarities, take a look, and let us know which of the three would you buy.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs LG G2

Display

Display size

4.3 inches

5.7 inches

5.2 inches

Resolution

720 x 1280 pixels

1080 x 1920 pixels

Pixel density

342 ppi

386 ppi

423 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED

IPS LCD

Screen-to-body ratio

61.72 %

74.78 %

76.28 %

Colors

16 777 216

Peak brightness

450 cd/m2 (nit)

Camera

Rear

Yes

Main camera

20.7 megapixels

13 megapixels

Hardware Features

Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.4; Focal length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.06"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Flash

LED

Software Features

Digital image stabilization, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Burst mode, Scenes, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging

Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Scenes, Effects

Touch to focus, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Scenes, Effects

Video recording

1920x1080 (Full HD)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)

Recording format

MPEG4, H.263, H.264

Features

High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Video light, Digital image stabilization

Continuous autofocus, Video light, Digital image stabilization, Video calling

Optical image stabilization

Front

2 megapixels

2.1 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)

Design

Dimensions

5.00 x 2.56 x 0.37 inches (127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm)

5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches (151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm)

5.45 x 2.79 x 0.35 inches (138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm)

Weight

4.83 oz (137 g)

5.93 oz (168 g)

5.04 oz (143 g)

Resistance

Water, Dust

IP certified

IP 58

Features

Stylus, Interchangeable covers

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974

Processor

Quad-core, 2200 MHz, Krait 400

Quad-core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400

Quad-core, 2260 MHz, Krait 400

GPU

Adreno 330

RAM

2 GB LPDDR3

3 GB LPDDR3

2 GB LPDDR3

Internal storage

16 GB

64 GB

32 GB

Storage expansion

Slot Type

microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

microSDHC, microSD

OS

Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2, 4.3)

Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3)

Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2, 4.2.2)

Battery

Capacity

2300 mAh

3200 mAh

3000 mAh

Talk time

10.00 hours

25.00 hours

34.30 hours

Stand-by time

27.9 days (670 hours)

22.0 days (528 hours)

34.2 days (821 hours)

Talk time (3G)

18.00 hours

21.00 hours

21.30 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

25.0 days (600 hours)

17.5 days (420 hours)

34.4 days (826 hours)

Stand-by time (4G)

22.9 days (550 hours)

15.8 days (380 hours)

Music playback

94.00 hours

84.00 hours

Video playback

12.00 hours

13.00 hours

Cellular

LTE (FDD)

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20

Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 17, 18

Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20

UMTS

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz

GSM

850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Data

LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Multimedia

Screen mirroring

DLNA, MHL, MirrorLink, TV-out

DLNA, MHL

DLNA, Wireless screen share, MirrorLink, SlimPort

Options

9 Comments

2. Zinop

Posts: 10; Member since: Jan 07, 2014

Z1 compact has IPS and not TFT

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 6:40 AM 5

3. asingha94

Posts: 295; Member since: Apr 08, 2012

G2>note3>compact

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 7:03 AM 1

4. itsdeepak4u2000

Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012

Nope. Note 3 > G2 > Z1 Compact

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 7:34 AM 4

6. emadshiny

Posts: 1144; Member since: Dec 05, 2012

Non of them! Compact> Note 3 > G2

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 7:47 AM 6

8. ebubekir26

Posts: 337; Member since: Dec 21, 2012

5 accounts or 5 really stupid people

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 10:00 AM 3

9. emadshiny

Stupidity is clear in your comment. You must be itself.

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 10:32 AM 2

5. Ezio2000

Posts: 14; Member since: Dec 11, 2013

Of course g2

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 7:34 AM 0

7. adjou

Posts: 106; Member since: Jul 06, 2010

Why are we comparing the mid ranger to flagships? Shouldn't we be comparing it with other minis? -_-'

posted on Jan 07, 2014, 9:13 AM 3

10. emadshiny

Because Compact's specs are just like those of flagships or even better, so it must be compared with flagships and not mid rangers because it will clearly rape other mid rangers in any comparison.