Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 mini vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/28/2014 12:24 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:24 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z X Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Xperia Z (3G) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1.5GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)15% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+441 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"	vs	+5"11% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
2100 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh11% 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	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

27 Common items in both devices

16GB (12GB available)

Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

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

+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Xperia Z (3G)
Other model names	Galaxy S5 mini G800Y 4G, Samsung Atlantic	Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region available	Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	7/1/2014	2/1/2013
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)	71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight	120 grams (4.2 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 5.0	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (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	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 28)	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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (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/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2100 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • Panorama photo • S-Voice	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800Y)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.77W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.862W/kg (head), 0.458W/kg (body)	feature not registered