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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia ZR (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Sony Xperia ZR phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZR X Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 14Points
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Sony Xperia ZR (3G) Compare Sony Xperia Z1 Compact X
Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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Xperia Z1 Compact} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs Xperia ZR (3G)} 2 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.		vs2GB LPDDR2
+16GB (12GB available)167%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (4.49GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)1%
Lighter		vs138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)11%
Thinner		vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+342 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs323 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 13MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.		vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster		vs3G+ 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		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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
4.3"vs+4.55"6%
Larger screen
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
36 Common items in both devices
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Change model 
ModelXperia Z1 CompactXperia ZR (3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony AmamiSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date2/1/20146/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013
Depth9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)		Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5		8GB (4.49GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredSweep panorama

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy18 hours13 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)520 hours (21.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony Triluminos display
• 3D Surround Sound		• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z1 CompactSony Xperia ZR (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head)
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