Sony Xperia Z3 vs Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One (M8): specs comparison
Sony's latest smartphone, the Xperia Z3, is here and frankly said, it's pretty similar to its predecessor, the Xperia Z2, both in terms of size and hardware. Despite that, specs are not usually what most users covet the most – Sony has kept some of them intact, but has improved the device in general. The Z3 is thinner and more compact than the previous Sony flagship, while maintaining the same display size, but this has resulted in a few compromises in the specs sheet.
We decided to pit the device against two of its more formidable rivals, Apple's still-current champion, the iPhone 5s, and HTC's metal-clad One (M8). Cupertino's finest is getting a little long in the tooth already, but its noteworthy replacement is just around the corner, whereas HTC might wait until next spring for a flagship refreshment. While the advantage in these kind of comparisons usually goes towards the newer device, it's still you who choose which of the smartphones listed below is the clear winner in this specs-centric wrestling match.
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
3.95 oz (112 g)
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches
146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
5.36 oz (152 g)
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches
123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
3.95 oz (112 g)
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches
146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm
5.64 oz (160 g)
See the full Sony Xperia Z3 vs Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One (M8) size comparison or compare them to other phones using our Size Comparison tool.
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| Sony Xperia Z3 | Apple iPhone 5s | HTC One (M8) |
Design
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm |
4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm |
5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches 146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm |
| Weight | ||
| 5.36 oz (152.0 g) | 3.95 oz (112.0 g) | 5.64 oz (160.0 g) |
| Materials | ||
| Back: Glass Frame: Metal |
Back: Aluminum | Back: Aluminum |
| Resistance | ||
| Water, Dust; IP68 | Splash; IPX3 | |
| Biometrics | ||
| Fingerprint (touch) | ||
| Keys | ||
| Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control, Other | Right: Volume control |
| Colors | ||
| Black, Brown, Green, White | Gold, Silver, Space gray | Gold, Gray, Silver, Pink, Blue, Red |
Display
| Size | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5.2-inch | 4.0-inch | 5.0-inch |
| Resolution | ||
| 1920x1080px, 424 PPI | 1136x640px, 326 PPI | 1920x1080px, 441 PPI |
| Technology | ||
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | S-LCD 3 |
| Screen-to-body | ||
| 71.00 % | 60.82 % | 66.71 % |
| Peak brightness | ||
| 500 cd/m2 (nit) | ||
| Features | ||
| Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware
| System chip | ||
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC | Apple A7 (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| Processor | ||
| Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1300 MHz Cyclone |
Quad-core 2300 MHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | ||
| Adreno 330 | PowerVR G6430 | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | ||
| 3GB (LPDDR3) | 1GB (LPDDR3) | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
| Internal storage | ||
| 16GB, available to use: 11.8 GB | 64GB | 32GB, available to use: 24 GB |
| Storage expansion | ||
| microSDXC up to 128 GB | not expandable | microSDXC up to 128 GB |
| OS | ||
| Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4) | iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x, 7.x) | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.3, 4.4), HTC Sense UI |
Battery
| Capacity | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3100 mAh | 1570 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Type | ||
| Li - Polymer | Li - Ion | Li - Polymer |
| Charging | ||
| Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 | ||
Camera
| Rear | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single camera | Single camera | Dual camera |
| Main camera | ||
| 20.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 25 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
8 MP (Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.2 Focal length: 29 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 1.5 μm |
4 MP (Autofocus) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 28 mm Sensor size: 1/3" Pixel size: 2 μm |
| Second camera | ||
| 4 MP (Depth information) | ||
| Flash | ||
| LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Video recording | ||
| 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling |
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS | 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) HDR, Video light, Video sharing |
| Front | ||
| 2.2 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) | 1.2 MP, Video capture: 1280x720 (HD) | 5 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 Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,dual-band Hotspot | 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band |
| USB | ||
| microUSB, USB 2.0 | Lightning | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| Hearing aid compatible | ||
| M3/T3 | M4/T4 | |
| HDMI | ||
| Yes | ||
| Location | ||
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, Glonass |
| Sensors | ||
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| Other | ||
| NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | NFC, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia
| Headphones | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Speakers | ||
| Earpiece, Multiple speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
| Features | ||
| Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback |
| Screen mirroring | ||
| DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL | TV-out | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL,MirrorLink |
| Radio | ||
| FM, Stereo, RDS | FM, Stereo, RDS | |
| Additional microphone(s) | ||
| Noise cancellation, Video recording | Noise cancellation, Video recording | |
Cellular
| 4G (FDD) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700 APT) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+) | Bands 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) |
| 4G (TDD) | ||
| Bands 40(2300) | ||
| 3G | ||
| Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 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 3 (100/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS | LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
| SIM type | ||
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| VoLTE | ||
| Yes | ||
Regulatory Approval
| FCC approval | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date approved: Jun 26, 2014 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0801 | Date approved: Sep 20, 2013 FCC ID value: BCG-E2642A | FCC ID value: NM80P6B100 |
| Measured SAR | ||
| Head: 0.54 W/kg Body: 0.99 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.53 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.49 W/kg |
Head: 1.18 W/kg Body: 1.18 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.20 W/kg |
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Buyers information
| In The Box | ||
|---|---|---|
| Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation | ||
Availability
| Officially announced | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2014 | Sep 10, 2013 | Mar 25, 2014 |
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