Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) vs Sony Xperia T (LT30p)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 vs Sony Xperia T phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/13/2015 6:36 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:54 PM

Compare Sony Xperia T X Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

01Point Sony Xperia T (LT30p) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)

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!

22 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	vs	1 Advantage Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core71% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10.8GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)10% Thinner	vs	9.35 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+441 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	323 PPI
+5"10% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP58% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3000 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1850 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.1 + A2DP
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
170 grams (5.95 ounces)	vs	+139 grams (4.87 ounces)22% Lighter

29 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Xperia T (LT30p)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z1 C6906 (4G LTE), Sony Honami	Sony Xperia T LT30p, The Bond Phone
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	9/6/2013	10/1/2012
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.35 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)	67.3 x 129.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.09 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
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 C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (10.8GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
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	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.1 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	7 hours
Standby	850 hours (35.4 days)	410 hours (17.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
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	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, 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: Black, White, Silver PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z1 (4G C6906)	Sony Xperia T (LT30p)
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