Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)

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

8/31/2017 12:15 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:47 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZs X Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	vs	12 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(back) 20.7MP8% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 19.2MP
+3100 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+64GB (48GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
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) 13MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 7.1 NougatAdvantage Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

31 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus	Sony Xperia XZs G8232 Dual-Sim 64GB, Sony Keyaki DS
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan	(Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	9/1/2014	4/1/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (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	424 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)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (48GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	450/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat9 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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	Not supported	Not 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)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	17.8 hours
Standby	740 hours (30.8 days)	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Warm Silver, Ice Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Metal body • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Sony Exmor RS camera • 720p@960fps slow motion • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Sony Xperia XZs (Dual G8232)
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