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.
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.
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.
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| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Samsung Galaxy Note3 | LG G2 |
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 (137.0 g) | 5.93 oz (168.0 g) | 5.04 oz (143.0 g) |
| Resistance | ||
| Water, Dust; IP58 | ||
| Features | ||
| Stylus, Interchangeable covers | Notification light | |
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Back: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Pink, Green, White | Black, Pink, White | Black, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.3-inch | 5.7-inch | 5.2-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1280x720px, 342 PPI | 1920x1080px, 386 PPI | 1920x1080px, 423 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 61.72 % | 74.78 % | 76.28 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 450 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | ||
| Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | 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 | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | ||
| 2GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 16GB | 64GB | 32GB, available to use: 24 GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 64 GB | microSDHC up to 64 GB | |
| 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 |
| Type | ||
| Li - Ion | Li - Polymer | |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 20.7 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 27 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" |
13 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 31 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm | 13 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, OIS, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3.06" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
| Flash | ||
| LED | LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 1920x1080 (Full HD) HDR, Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS, Video calling |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) OIS |
| Front | ||
| 2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 2.1 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features
| Bluetooth | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| WLAN | ||
| 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 3.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| T3 | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Thermometer, Gesture, Humidity, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
| Other | ||
| NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Custom equalizer | Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer | Album art cover, Background playback, Dolby Mobile |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,MHL,MirrorLink,TV-out | DLNA,MHL | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MirrorLink,SlimPort |
| Radio | ||
| FM, Stereo, RDS | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation, Video recording | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) | Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
| Data Speed | ||
| 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, 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 |
| SIM type | ||
| Micro SIM | Micro SIM | Micro SIM |
| VoLTE | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
Phone Features
| Notifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Other features | ||
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | |
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Jan 25, 2014 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0640 | Date approved: Nov 07, 2013 FCC ID value: A3LSMN9005 | FCC ID value: ZNFD802 |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 1.43 W/kg Body: 1.00 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.96 W/kg |
Head: 0.24 W/kg Body: 0.72 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.07 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.04 W/kg |
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| EU SAR | ||
| Head: 0.29 W/kg | ||
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2014 | Sep 04, 2013 | Aug 07, 2013 |
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