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Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 533 vs Sony Xperia Z phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z X Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330) 02Points
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Wave 533 (GT-S5330)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330) vs Xperia Z (3G)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
100MBvs+16GB (12GB available)122 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)92%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels21 times
Higher resolution screen
146 PPIvs+441 PPI2 times
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+5"56%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 13MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(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
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps177 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+2330 mAh94%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

10 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
+3 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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ModelWave 533 (GT-S5330)Xperia Z (3G)
Other model namesSamsung Wave533 S5330, Samsung Wave 2 ProSony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungSony
Release date10/1/20102/1/2013
Depth15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 109.5 millimeters (2.17 x 4.31 in)71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)146 PPI441 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System versionBada 1.1Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateBada 2.0Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memoryfeature not registered2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage100MB16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours14 hours
Standby1000 hours (41.7 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• TouchWiz UI 3.0
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework
• 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

Samsung Wave 533 (GT-S5330)Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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