Sony Xperia Z2 vs Xperia Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 3: specs comparison
The Sony Xperia Z2 has just arrived featuring that typical, refined Sony style, but don’t let its looks fool you - under the hood, it packs some impressive silicon muscle. And as Sony is pushing to release its top-shelf smartphones faster than any other company on the market (it’s at 6-month product cycles right now), it should have the edge over competitors.
We ought to warn you first, though, that the difference is in the detail. The Xperia Z2 does not feature any fancy new features like the Quad HD (2560 x 1440-pixel) displays that we were all hoping for - instead it’s a gradual improvement.
Is that really so? Nothing would tell better than a quick fact check - only specs and nothing else. That’s how we compare the Xperia Z2 to see whether it’s any better than the preceding Xperia Z1 and the top dog on the Android market right now, the Galaxy Note 3.
We ought to warn you first, though, that the difference is in the detail. The Xperia Z2 does not feature any fancy new features like the Quad HD (2560 x 1440-pixel) displays that we were all hoping for - instead it’s a gradual improvement.
Take a look and let us know what you think - is the Xperia Z2 worth buying, and would you prefer it over the Samsung Galaxy Note 3?
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| Sony Xperia Z2 | Sony Xperia Z1 | Samsung Galaxy Note3 |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm |
5.69 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches 144.4 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm |
5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.75 oz (163.0 g) | 6.00 oz (170.0 g) | 5.93 oz (168.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Glass | ||
| Resistance | ||
| Water, Dust; IP58 | Water, Dust; IP58 | |
| Features | ||
| Stylus, Interchangeable covers | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Purple, White | Black, Purple, White | Black, Pink, White |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.2-inch | 5.0-inch | 5.7-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920x1080px, 424 PPI | 1920x1080px, 441 PPI | 1920x1080px, 386 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | TFT | Super AMOLED |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 69.17 % | 64.52 % | 74.78 % |
| Colors | ||
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Features | ||
| Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AB | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2300 MHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2200 MHz Krait 400 | Quad-core 2300 MHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) | 3GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 16GB | 16GB | 64GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | microSDXC up to 64 GB | microSDHC up to 64 GB |
| OS | ||
| Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2) | Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2) | Android (5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4, 4.3) |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3200 mAh | 3000 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Ion | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Single camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 20.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.12 μm | 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 |
| Flash | ||
| LED | LED | LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) HDR | 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 |
| Front | ||
| 2.2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 2 MP, Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 2 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 2.0 | microUSB, USB 3.0 |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| T3 | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Thermometer, Gesture, Humidity, Barometer |
| Other | ||
| NFC, ANT+, SyncML, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition | Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Custom equalizer | Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL,MirrorLink | DLNA,MHL,MirrorLink,TV-out | DLNA,MHL |
| Radio | ||
| FM, RDS | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation | ||
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD) | 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) |
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 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 | 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 |
| SIM type | ||
| 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: Jul 23, 2014 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0745 | Date approved: Sep 30, 2013 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0450 | Date approved: Nov 07, 2013 FCC ID value: A3LSMN9005 |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.94 W/kg Body: 0.87 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.89 W/kg |
Head: 0.75 W/kg Body: 0.77 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.33 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.15 W/kg |
Head: 0.24 W/kg Body: 0.72 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.07 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.04 W/kg |
| EU SAR | ||
| Head: 0.29 W/kg | ||
Buyers information
| In The Box | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charger, microUSB cable, User documentation | ||
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2014 | Sep 04, 2013 | Sep 04, 2013 |
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