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Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Apple iPhone XS: which one would you buy?

Posted: 02 Oct 2018, 09:12 , by Preslav Kateliev

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Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Apple iPhone XS: which one would you buy?

So, the Xperia XZ3 is out and it's certainly one of the most unique and progressive Sony flagships to come out for a while. Sure, the XZ2 was first to get its foot through the door into the modern smartphone world, but the XZ3 feels like the proper evolution for Sony. We have an 18:9 ratio, 6-inch OLED screen with curved sides on the front, next to no side bezels, great front-firing stereo speakers, a good camera, and a beautiful and ergonomic glass back.

Oh, also, the Xperia XZ3 costs $900.

So, that's only $100 shy of a brand-new iPhone XS, which offers Apple's super-powerful A12 Bionic chip, a 19.5:9 ratio, 5.8-inch AMOLED display, a dual camera with a telephoto lens and its own stereo speakers.

Of course, the Xperia is an Android warrior, while the iPhone will give you access to the walled garden that is Apple's ecosystem, so that also matters here. If you had $1k in hand and these two phones in front of you, which one would you buy?

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iPhone XS for $1000 or Xperia XZ3 for $900?: At that price, I might as well go for the iPhone 34.47% (578 votes) (578 votes); I'll have the Xperia, please! 65.53% (1099 votes) (1099 votes)

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posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:23 3

1. MarvzIsFallen (banned) (Posts: 646; Member since: 11 Aug 2017)

This poll is actually choosing android and ios again. It’s no use to compare ios to android.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:30 3

4. worldpeace (Posts: 2694; Member since: 15 Apr 2016)

And misteriously, XZ3 will win this vote..
While Sony mobile's earning report will continue to go red.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:47 2

7. mimicryXD (Posts: 146; Member since: 03 Apr 2015)

Huh?! I read in this site that sony phones not selling enough but they still got their profit. And afterall they every phone uses sony lens so their profit is always in green side

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 12:29

21. Atechguy0 (Posts: 647; Member since: 03 Aug 2018)

This is Sony's first Daydream VR compatible smartphone as well. Plus it has 3D scanning software which can be used for AR or VR. You can even 3D print those scanned objects out. Not to mention if you have a PlayStation, then it's a great benefit to owning an Xperia. You get to play PS games as well.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 13:11 1

22. DolmioMan (Posts: 258; Member since: 08 Jan 2018)

Those are so so cool but very niche features. How many people have 3D printers? How many people really need to stream PlayStation games to their phone? I'd argue not too many.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:51

9. Pcworld1976 (Posts: 117; Member since: 18 Sep 2018)

While it is still in red it will give us better prices, PS4 and headphones of € 370 free, you of the benefits of Apple you will not see anything haha

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:24 1

2. pedra (unregistered)

xr and xz2 premium are the better options here

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:27 2

3. Nine1Sickness (Posts: 878; Member since: 30 Jan 2011)

This poll’s real question: Are you an Android fan or Apple fan? No one actually cares about Xperia phones.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:59 1

12. Settings (Posts: 2909; Member since: 02 Jul 2014)

Yet here you are commenting. Ironic eh?

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 11:50

17. Vokilam (Posts: 716; Member since: 15 Mar 2018)

No, he’s right. Every poll like this on PA always favors any android device - but in real life they see small fraction of sales of what Apple sells. The consumer knows there’s more to these phones than just the spec sheet on paper. Ecosystem is the blood and veins of what your experience will be. And in my opinion only Samsung and Apple delivers that. Albeit, in my tiny opinion Apple does it better and i have used Samsung devices for a long time. Spec sheets and features mean jack if the experience is subpar.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 20:45

30. Settings (Posts: 2909; Member since: 02 Jul 2014)

The hell with sales? Idc who sells more and sells less. I want a whole complete overall experience with no restrictions. Obviously I go for Android.

posted on 03 Oct 2018, 01:53

33. Vokilam (Posts: 716; Member since: 15 Mar 2018)

Sales is the only way to meter which devices the public prefers and in that respect which manufacturer builds a device customers want better.

As I stated, most here are looking at spec sheet but overlook the experience. I’ve owned both. For me the experience is great on both Samsung devices and Apple. There are few things that stand out on both and that’s my way to choose a device.

You may disagree based on posts I read from you. That’s fine. But don’t disregard sales. It’s not about bragging rights - sales numbers don’t do snot for us fans. But it helps prove you them trolls that what they think doesn’t matter - it’s what the public thinks, because samsung, Apple and everyone else are strifing to build the best of what they think general public wants - not bunch’s tech nerds on some troll fight driven forum.

TLDR: doesn’t matter what you think, manufacturers build for publicly - public thinks that iPhone flagships are better, and those that want to save money buy android.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:36 2

5. gamehead (Posts: 1176; Member since: 04 Jul 2017)

Xperia it is

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 12:19 1

18. Djz89 (Posts: 412; Member since: 25 Aug 2014)

I find Samsung to be the worst of all Android, messy u. I, and my 2 last both started to stutter and lag, i find the cleaner Android much better, tbh, even sony in my experience preformed better. Although less flexibility, but I'll take any vanilla Android or sony over Samsung. But Samsung over huawei

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:45 1

6. mimicryXD (Posts: 146; Member since: 03 Apr 2015)

Definitely xperia xz3. We should look also they ship free xperia earphones and in Europe even the new wireless headphones that costs $350.. have the better display and micro sd.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:50 1

8. Pcworld1976 (Posts: 117; Member since: 18 Sep 2018)

XZ3, have BEST display, camera etc The iPhone is very boring. iPhone has loading and connection problems

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:54 4

10. notfair (Posts: 551; Member since: 30 Jan 2017)

neither option?

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 10:42

15. NateDiaz (limited) (Posts: 1020; Member since: 03 Mar 2018)

Wow your IQ must be 160+

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 09:58 3

11. jroshan5 (Posts: 9; Member since: 25 Sep 2012)

save $100 and get a better phone with the XZ3

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 10:32

13. libra89 (Posts: 1832; Member since: 15 Apr 2016)

Normally, I would be team Xperia but that phone is pretty big so the iPhone wins by default here.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 11:25

16. Pcworld1976 (Posts: 117; Member since: 18 Sep 2018)

I would not spend $ 1000 with a phone that carries a samaung amoled

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 12:23 4

19. Ikechukwu (Posts: 229; Member since: 03 Oct 2011)

I got the XZ2 Premium last week... what an absolute beast.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 12:25

20. whatev (Posts: 1821; Member since: 28 Oct 2015)

Lmao, I’m shocked all this android trolls are so wealthy, they are going to buy the note 9, the Xperia XZ3...oh wait! It’s hilarious

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 14:03 1

25. Back_from_beyond (Posts: 922; Member since: 04 Sep 2015)

Maybe mommy and daddy will get you an iPhone XS for Christmas next year.

posted on 03 Oct 2018, 01:31

31. whatev (Posts: 1821; Member since: 28 Oct 2015)

I already ordered mine but hasn’t arrived yet :(
that’s the thing with the most popular and best selling phone in real life, and I don’t need anyone to buy me an iPhone I pay it with my hard earned money which I invest in the best option available, you can stay butthurt with your budget phone on android kit kat < 3

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 13:48

23. amir1999 (Posts: 31; Member since: 05 Feb 2015)

Xs Please ...

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 13:53

24. yalokiy (Posts: 719; Member since: 01 Aug 2016)

If that was the only choice, then XZ3 it is!
In some places one can also get free pair of Sony WH-1000XM3 (380 euro if bought separately).

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 15:50

26. johnh3 (Posts: 139; Member since: 23 Aug 2012)

I think they will bundle that headphones with Xperia XZ3 in Holland.
In Sweden we got the Sony wireless charger for free.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 16:11

27. darkkjedii (Posts: 29478; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)

iPhone all the way, much more resale value, much better customer support, and much longer software support. The Sony will have wayyyyy more features and versatility though, as iPhones tend to be kinda limited.

posted on 02 Oct 2018, 17:17

28. cmdacos (Posts: 3167; Member since: 01 Nov 2016)

Wouldn't buy either one but having to choose, it has to be android regardless of the device.

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