Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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

1/20/2014 12:11 PM, updated: 11/7/2021 4:24 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact X Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

32Points Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Compare Samsung Galaxy Y X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	vs	32 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+98 grams (3.43 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
832MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR34 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (180MB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)67 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)21% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
133 PPI	vs	+342 PPI157% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3"	vs	+4.3"43% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP10 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)40% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh92% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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Model	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Single-Sim	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	10/1/2011, Announced: 8/22/2011	2/1/2014
Depth	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	58 x 104 millimeters (2.28 x 4.09 in)	64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 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 Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~46.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels (4:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	133 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
System version	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM21553 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	VideoCore IV	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1723 (v2)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	512MB (180MB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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 Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.2 hours	18 hours
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Call control	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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on metallic Gray, White • Changeable back covers in White, Black, Orange, Pink, Silver • Samsung TouchWiz UI • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony Triluminos display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Y (GT-S5360B)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)