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Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia X Compact vs Acer Liquid Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Acer Liquid Z3 X Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) 25Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)

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!

Xperia X Compact (F5321)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321) vs Liquid Z3 (Z130)} 2 Advantages Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
+1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-core166%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+32GB (22GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)9%
Thinner
vs10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+319 PPI93%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.6"31%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 23MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 21 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2700 mAh80%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)13%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

14 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
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ModelXperia X Compact (F5321)Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Other model namesSony Xperia X Compact Single-Sim, Sony Kugo SSAcer Liquid Z3 Z130 (Single-Sim), Acer Z130
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSonyAcer
Release date9/25/20169/1/2013
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.6" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6572
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)4GB
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution5536x4152 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fpsVGA (640x480) 24 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRHDR photo/video only main camerafeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2700 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby750 hours (31.3 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Mist Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos 2.5D curved display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• PDAF on back camera
• Sony Exmor RS on back camera
• Sony Exmor R on front camera
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Rock Black, Classic White
• SRS sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Separately sold exchangable back covers in Sakura Pink, Pop Yellow, Lagoon Turquoise, Rock Black and Classic White
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia X Compact (F5321)Acer Liquid Z3 (Z130)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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