Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) vs Sony Xperia Go (ST27i)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia Go phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
TFT
TFT
1080x1920
20.7
MP
MP
2.1mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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3.5"
LED
LED
320x480
5
MP
MP
512MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1305
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Model | Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Xperia Go (ST27i) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Z1 C6903 (4G LTE), Sony Honami | Sony Xperia Go ST27, Sony ST27i, Sony Lotus |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Release date | 9/6/2013 | 7/1/2012 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in) | 60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in) |
Weight | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 3.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 320x480 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 165 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm) | 32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | ARM Mali-400 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 8GB (4GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G |
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 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
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 Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 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, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
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 Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 1305 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 5.5 hours |
Standby | 850 hours (35.4 days) | 460 hours (19.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound | • Colors: White, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6903) | Sony Xperia Go (ST27i) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.89W/kg (head) |