Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs HTC One M9 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs HTC One M9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/30/2015 2:17 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:33 PM

Compare HTC One M9 X Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points HTC One M9 (32GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
SLCD3

1080x1920

20.2
MP

4.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2840
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	vs	9 Advantages HTC One M9 (32GB)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)32% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD 3
+5.2"4% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(back) 20.7MP2% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.2MP
+1/2.3" inches4% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.4" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3100 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2840 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]
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files
424 PPI	vs	+441 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 4.1MP97% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z3 (16GB)	One M9 (32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus	HTC M9, HTC M9u, HTC One M9u, HTC Hima
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	9/1/2014	3/21/2015
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	69.7 x 144.6 millimeters (2.74 x 5.69 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	5.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 430
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	32GB (21GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	D6603 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 D6653 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/1800/900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	20.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	5376x3752 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	4.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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 Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2840 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	21 hours
Standby	740 hours (30.8 days)	402 hours (16.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • HTC Sense 7.0 UI • HTC BlinkFeed • Dolby Audio • Google Drive 100GB • Quick Charge 2.0: 60% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	HTC One M9 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.56W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)