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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave 3 X Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) 27Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)

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!

Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)} 27 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 4 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR410 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)6%
Thinner
vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+319 PPI37%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+4.6"15%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 19.2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps55 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2700 mAh80%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
143 grams (5.01 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)17%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
 
ModelXperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ1 Compact SO-02K, Sony LilacSamsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date10/1/201710/1/2011
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight143 grams (5.01 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoBada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)32bit
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4384MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload800/75 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,28,32)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600/3500 (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4160x3120 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length18mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity2700 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Plastic body
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• PS4 Remote Play
• Slow motion 720p@960fps
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi Miracast
• IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (SO-02K)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.83W/kg (head)
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