Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) vs Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray vs Samsung Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:12 PM

Compare Samsung Z3 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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 Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	vs	16 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1500 apps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (300MB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)19% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+294 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh73% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+12 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray ST18, SE Urushi	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2011	10/21/2015
Depth	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	53 x 111 millimeters (2.09 x 4.37 in)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)
Weight	100 grams (3.5 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Tizen 2.3
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-400 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	1GB (300MB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
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	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	15 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, White, Pink • 4GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Video stabilizer • PlayNow • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Silver
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray (ST18a)	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)