OnePlus X (EU) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)

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

11/7/2015 6:16 PM, updated: 12/12/2022 4:42 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X OnePlus X (EU) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2525
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943) Compare OnePlus X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)

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!

10 Advantages OnePlus X (EU)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)23% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3.1" inches	vs	+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.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2525 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh19% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices

16GB (11GB available) / 16GB (12GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

441 PPI

LED flash

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
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Model	OnePlus X (EU)	Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Other model names	OnePlus X Dual-SIM E1003	Sony Xperia Z1 C6943 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	(Europe), India	Brazil
Brand	OnePlus	Sony
Release date	11/5/2015	9/6/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	69 x 140 millimeters (2.72 x 5.51 in)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	OxygenOS 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 (578MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II 2.0: 1213 Basemark X: 10572	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.14µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2525 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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 • LED notification light	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus X (EU)	Sony Xperia Z1 (TV C6943)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.108W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.317W/kg (head), 0.42W/kg (body)	feature not registered