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Sony Xperia Z4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs HTC One M9 specs comparison: a Mexican standoff

posted by Peter K. / Apr 20, 2015, 3:13 AM

Sony Xperia Z4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs HTC One M9 specs comparison: a Mexican standoff

Sony is the latest manufacturer that refreshed its upper echelon portfolio, as its Xperia Z4 just popped up and relieved the Xperia Z3 from its flagship duties. True, it's pretty much an incremental refreshment and doesn't bring anything strikingly new to the mix. Instilling a noticeable "deja vu" feel, the Xperia Z4 is the latest embodiment of Sony's time-tested OmniBalance design language paired with respectable hardware.

Still, are the subtle hardware changed in the specs sheet enough to ensure the Sony Xperia Z4 a more prominent spot on the market scene? With rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 edge, the HTC One M9, Apple's champions, and undoubtedly, the upcoming LG G4, the Xperia Z4 will have a hard time competing with the top dogs. Then again, it's a device that will certainly attract a host of admirers with its slim, metal body, and sleek OmniBalance design.

How does the Xperia Z4 fare against the Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9, which are already on the market? Well, let's check out right below:

Sony Xperia Z3+ vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs HTC One M9

Display

Display size

5.2 inches

5.1 inches

5.0 inches

Resolution

1080 x 1920 pixels

1440 x 2560 pixels

1080 x 1920 pixels

Pixel density

424 ppi

577 ppi

441 ppi

Technology

IPS LCD

Super AMOLED

S-LCD 3

Screen-to-body ratio

70.88 %

70.48 %

68.52 %

Camera

Rear

Single camera

Main camera

20.7 megapixels

16 megapixels

20 megapixels

Hardware Features

Autofocus, CMOS image sensor

Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)

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

Specifications

Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm

Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 27.8 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.4"; Pixel size: 1.2 μm

Video recording

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

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

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

Recording format

MPEG4, H.264

Features

High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling

Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling

Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling

Front

5 megapixels

4 megapixels

Video capture

1920x1080 (Full HD)

2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions

5.76 x 2.83 x 0.27 inches (146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm)

5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches (143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm)

5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 inches (144.6 x 69.7 x 9.61 mm)

Weight

5.08 oz (144 g)

4.87 oz (138 g)

5.54 oz (157 g)

Materials

Back: Glass; Frame: Metal

Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Aluminum

Resistance

Water, Dust; IP 68

Splash; IP X3

Biometrics

Fingerprint (touch)

Features

Touch sensitive control keys, Notification light

Notification light

Hardware & Performance

System chip

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994

Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994

Processor

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

Octa-core, 2100 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm

Octa-core, 2000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit

GPU

Adreno 430

Mali-T760 MP8

Adreno 430

RAM

3 GB LPDDR4

OS

Android (7.1 Nougat, 7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop)

Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI

Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), HTC Sense UI

Battery

Capacity

2930 mAh

2550 mAh

2840 mAh

Charging

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Yes

Talk time

17.00 hours

25.40 hours

Stand-by time

24.6 days (590 hours)

16.3 days (391 hours)

Talk time (3G)

23.00 hours

21.70 hours

Stand-by time (3G)

16.8 days (402 hours)

Internet use

3G: 10 hours; LTE: 12 hours; Wi-Fi: 12 hours

Music playback

91.00 hours

57.00 hours

Video playback

9.70 hours

13.00 hours

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PhoneArena Rating:

9.3

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User Rating:

8.9

Based on 61 Reviews

Display 5.1" 1440 x 2560 pixels

Camera 16 MP / 5 MP front

Processor Samsung Exynos 7 Octa, Octa-core, 2100 MHz

Storage 128 GB

Battery 2550 mAh(23h 3G talk time)

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PhoneArena Rating:

8.3

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User Rating:

9.1

Based on 24 Reviews

Display 5.0" 1080 x 1920 pixels

Camera 20 MP / 4 MP front

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, Octa-core, 2000 MHz

Storage 32 GB + microSDXC

Battery 2840 mAh(21.7h 3G talk time)

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35 Comments

1. redmd

Posts: 1941; Member since: Oct 26, 2011

The S6 won't have competition this year. Z4 and M9 are like Z3 and M8 + SD810. Sony is becoming lazy. it's Z3 with insignificant incremental upgrades.

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 3:25 AM 9

3. JaneChenLong

Posts: 374; Member since: Mar 18, 2015

No, sony not becoming lazy unlike the USA, market situation in japan is very fast. smartphone only have 6-9 month sales period. If they don't introduce new phone (Z4), the sales will dive.

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 3:34 AM 4

4. josephnero

Posts: 781; Member since: Nov 16, 2011

How so?It's better than S6 already.and battery life will destroy S6 plus water proof and better screen to body ratio.open your eyes.Sammy fans are exactly like isheeps these days

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 4:05 AM 4

7. maherk

Posts: 6926; Member since: Feb 10, 2012

Better screen, camera, wireless charging, fingerprint scanner, faster updates, MUCH better processor. And before you brag about the waterproofing on Sony phones, maybe you wanna do a little search of the thousands of cases found on XDA of the Xperias dying after getting used under water. It's like when you guys kept bragging about the 20.7MP camera, which ended up producing the worst poctures out of a 2014 flagship(along with the 4mp m8)

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 4:20 AM 10

10. gaming64 unregistered

Who cares about the faster processor if the phone doesnt even lag? Who cares about better screen and camera when the quality is on par? Call the Z4 all you want but you will never change the fact that the Z4 is almost as good as the s6. Oh Wait? It's much better than your samsheez

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 4:51 AM 3

13. Jason2k13

Posts: 1466; Member since: Mar 28, 2013

let me guess, the M9 also blows the S6 out of the water in terms of battery life, camera quality and fast Ui to?

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 5:01 AM 1

22. gaming64 unregistered

The m9 would be better if it werent for quallcom. too bad the Z4 also runs it. lets hope the z4 wont be crap

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 6:52 AM 1

29. suavemezie

Posts: 95; Member since: Jun 21, 2012

...will destroy, you said? till then, having a bigger battery doesn't mean staying longer.

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 3:58 PM 0

30. iushnt

Posts: 3122; Member since: Feb 06, 2013

So 0.4% difference made u think z4 has better screen to body ratio

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 5:09 PM 0

2. kobainez

Posts: 454; Member since: Apr 13, 2012

There's still IFA left. If sony didnt unveil a new flagship there, tata sony

posted on Apr 20, 2015, 3:28 AM 1

5. hellbread

Posts: 309; Member since: Nov 21, 2014

Interesting how people hate sony for big bezels but screen to body ratio is little better comparing to s6...