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Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia C4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia C4 X Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) 13Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia C4 (E5306) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia Z3 (16GB)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs Xperia C4 (E5306)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core
+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+424 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3100 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+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]
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+147 grams (5.15 ounces)3%
Lighter
5.2"vs+5.5"6%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

30 Common items in both devices
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
ModelXperia Z3 (16GB)Xperia C4 (E5306)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony PegasusSony Xperia C4 4G LTE, Sony Xperia C4 LTE, Sony Cosmos SS
Country or region available(Global, International)South AfricaCanada(Europe)Taiwan
(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandSonySony
Release date9/1/20146/1/2015
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)77.4 x 150.3 millimeters (3.05 x 5.92 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T760 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 networkD6603 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
D6653 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature 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 sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature 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 Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + 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, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours11.5 hours
Standby740 hours (30.8 days)680 hours (28.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, 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: White, Black, Mint
• Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS camera sensor
• 3D Surround Sound
• ANT+ support
• HAC M3/T3

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Sony Xperia C4 (E5306)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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