Sony Xperia Z3 vs Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One (M8): specs comparison

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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.

Sony Xperia Z3
Dimensions

5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches

146 x 72 x 7.3 mm

Weight

5.36 oz (152 g)

Apple iPhone 5s
Dimensions

4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches

123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm

Weight

3.95 oz (112 g)

HTC One (M8)
Dimensions

5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches

146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm

Weight

5.64 oz (160 g)

Sony Xperia Z3
Dimensions

5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches

146 x 72 x 7.3 mm

Weight

5.36 oz (152 g)

Apple iPhone 5s
Dimensions

4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches

123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm

Weight

3.95 oz (112 g)

HTC One (M8)
Dimensions

5.76 x 2.78 x 0.37 inches

146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm

Weight

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.

Display
Size
4.0-inch
5.0-inch
5.2-inch
Technology
IPS LCD
S-LCD 3
IPS LCD
Screen-to-body
60.82 %
66.71 %
71.00 %
Peak brightness
500 cd/m2 (nit)
 
 
Features
Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip
Apple A7 (28 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor
Dual-core, 1300 MHz, Cyclone, 64-bit
Quad-core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400
Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400
GPU
PowerVR G6430
Adreno 330
Adreno 330
RAM
1GB (LPDDR3)
2GB (LPDDR3)
3GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage
64GB, not expandable
32GB
16GB
OS
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
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4)
Battery
Capacity
1570 mAh
2600 mAh
3100 mAh
Charging
 
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
 
Talk time
 
 
14.00 hours
the average is 13 h (780 min)
Stand-by time
10.4 days (250 hours)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
 
37.1 days (890 hours)
the average is 25 days (600 h)
Talk time (3G)
10.00 hours
the average is 0 h (0 min)
20.00 hours
the average is 0 h (0 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)
 
20.7 days (496 hours)
the average is 0 days (0 h)
 
Music playback
40.00 hours
 
130.00 hours
Video playback
10.00 hours
 
10.00 hours
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Dual camera
Single camera
Main camera
8 MP (Features: Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus, BSI sensor)
4 MP (Features: Autofocus)
20.7 MP (Features: Autofocus, CMOS image sensor)
Specifications
Aperture size: F2.2
Focal length: 29 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 1.5 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Focal length: 28 mm
Sensor size: 1/3"
Pixel size: 2 μm
Aperture size: F2.0
Focal length: 25 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Second camera
 
4 MP (Depth information)
 
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features

Time-lapse video, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS

HDR, Video light, Video sharing

HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling
Front
1.2 MP
5 MP
2.2 MP
Video capture
1280x720 (HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions
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)
5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches
(146 x 72 x 7.3 mm)
Weight
3.95 oz (112.0 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
5.64 oz (160.0 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
5.36 oz (152.0 g)
the average is 6.3 oz (179 g)
Materials
Back: Aluminum
Back: Aluminum
Back: Glass
Frame: Metal
Resistance
 
Splash; IPX3
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
 
 
See the full Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One (M8) vs Sony Xperia Z3 specs comparison or compare them to other phones using our Phone Comparison Tool.


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