Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3330
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
540x960
16
MP
MP
2mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2330
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)
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31 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 22 Common items in both devices |
| 60Hz |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization |
| BSI sensor |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| Capacitive |
| +15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Model | Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia 1 (NTT DoCoMo) 64GB, Sony Kumano | Galaxy S4 Zoom LTE SM-C105A (AT&T) |
| Country or region available |  Japan |  USA |
| Brand | Sony | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019 | 11/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013 |
| Depth | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in) | 63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in) |
| Weight | 178 grams (6.23 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.5" inches | 4.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~82% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) | 540x960 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 643 PPI | 256 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 6 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| User Interface | feature not registered | TouchWiz UI |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz) | ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1.5GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1 | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.41 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 1600/150 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 800/850/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | LTE Cat3 (2, 4, 5, 17) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm | 16 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Xenon flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.6 (aperture) | f/3.1 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 24mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.6" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.3µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | 4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X | 10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 24mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C SlimPort® | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3330 mAh | 2330 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 | 10W Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 570 hours (23.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (Swype), 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, Gray, Purple, White | • Colors: White • Dropbox 50GB • S-Voice natural language |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) | Galaxy S4 Zoom (4G SM-C105A) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.69W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.223W/kg (head), 0.177W/kg (body) |