Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) vs Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Google Pixel 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2021 4:26 PM, updated: 12/14/2023 2:40 AM

Compare Google Pixel 6 X Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4614
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)

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6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	vs	23 Advantages Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)36% Lighter	vs	207 grams (7.25 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)22% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+424 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 PPI
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.4"23% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 12MP200% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.31" inches76% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4614 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony Pegasus	Pixel 6 GB7N6 (Unlocked)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Google
Release date	9/1/2014	10/28/2021, Announced: 10/19/2021
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	74.8 x 158.6 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	207 grams (7.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 6
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	ARM Mali-G78 MP20
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 678267 (v9), 930022 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4614 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	21W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Copper • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M4/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes	• Colors: Stormy Black, Sorta Seafoam, Kinda Coral
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)	Google Pixel 6 (GB7N6 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered