Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

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

5/13/2013 9:53 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:19 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ZR X Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.8"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Xperia ZR (3G) Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)

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 Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
+16GB (11GB available)145% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.49GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)22% Thinner	vs	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+4.8"5% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core (32nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
306 PPI	vs	+323 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 4.4 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
2100 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh10% 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
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

36 Common items in both devices

2GB LPDDR2

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Xperia ZR (3G)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S3 i9305 (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Pakistan, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	10/1/2012	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.6 x 136.6 millimeters (2.78 x 5.38 in)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.8" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	306 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
System version	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.4 KitKat	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4412 (32nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 (440MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.41	8GB (4.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
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	100/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 800/1800/2600	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	Sweep panorama
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (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
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
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 hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB-L1G6LLU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11 hours	13 hours
Standby	510 hours (21.3 days)	520 hours (21.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pebble blue, Marble white • Smart Stay eye tracking • S-Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S3 (GT-i9305)	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.87W/kg (body)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.244W/kg (head), 0.237W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head)