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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 3 vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) 14Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 3 X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002) vs Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core5%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5.7"14%
Larger screen
vs5"
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3200 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
386 PPIvs+441 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
1/3.1" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches35%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+22 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
ModelGalaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 (Dual-sim)Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony
Release date9/4/20139/6/2013
Depth8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)79.2 x 151.2 millimeters (3.12 x 5.95 in)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length31mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length27mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy21 hours15 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)850 hours (35.4 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Pink
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข Dual Shot camera
โ€ข S-Voice
โ€ข Dropbox 50GB
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White, Purple
โ€ข Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
โ€ข Sony TRILUMINOS display
โ€ข 3D Surround Sound

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 3 Duos (SM-N9002)Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.29W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
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