Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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

10/13/2015 6:36 AM, updated: 4/30/2020 7:15 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2430
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) Compare Samsung Galaxy K Zoom 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 (4G C6906)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
+eMMC 5.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+Xenon flashAdvantage The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.7GHz 32bit Hexa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
200 grams (7 ounces)	vs	+170 grams (5.95 ounces)18% Lighter
16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)95% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
306 PPI	vs	+441 PPI44% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"	vs	+5"4% Larger screen
f/3.1 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)55% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
2430 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/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	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR3

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

(back) 20.7MP

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 zoom, Galaxy K zoom LTE C115L	Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony Honami
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	6/1/2014	9/6/2013
Depth	16.6 millimeters (0.65 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 137.5 millimeters (2.79 x 5.41 in)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight	200 grams (7 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Hexa 5260 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Dual-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T624 MP4	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	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 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Xenon flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/3.1 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2430 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	15 hours
Standby	feature not registered	850 hours (35.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Shimmery White • 2 processors: Quad-core 1.3GHz + Dual-core 1.7GHz • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Dropbox 50GB Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy K Zoom (4G SM-C115)	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.513W/kg (head), 1.074W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.404W/kg (head), 0.369W/kg (body)	feature not registered