Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) vs Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Sony Xperia Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/16/2018 1:01 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:47 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
POLED

1440x2880

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) Compare Sony Xperia XZ3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)

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19 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	vs	5 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2880 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+537 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	424 PPI
+6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo/video only main camera
+(front) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps7 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3300 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+152 grams (5.32 ounces)27% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)36% Thinner
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP8% Higher resolution main camera
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

1/2.3" inches

f/2.0 (aperture)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H9493, Sony Akatsuki	Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus
Country or region available	(Global, International), USA	(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	10/5/2018	9/1/2014
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2880 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	537 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1200/200 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	D6603 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 D6653 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 D6603 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20) D6653 model: LTE 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-3
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	740 hours (30.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Silver, Green, Red • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Power delivery • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Copper, Silver Green • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M3/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9493)	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered