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Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE) 13Points
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z X
4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)

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Xperia Z (4G LTE)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE) vs Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs306 PPI
+5"4%
Larger screen
vs4.8"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+2330 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2100 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (25GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files
146 grams (5.11 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)10%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
ModelXperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z 4G LTE L36i, L36a, C6603, C6616, Sony Yuga RexVerizon Samsung Galaxy S3 i535, Samsung Galaxy S III R530
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date2/1/20137/12/2012
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)
Weight146 grams (5.11 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI306 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ806432bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 225 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (25GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB-L1G6LLU
Battery capacity2330 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours15 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)200 hours (8.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS™ mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Dust and water resistant
• Java framework
• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white
• S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
• USB OTG On-the-go
• Smart Stay eye tracking
• TouchWiz with Motion UX
• WiFi hotspot
• 4G Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z (4G LTE)Galaxy S3 (SCH-i535 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.48W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.088W/kg (head)
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