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Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Nokia Lumia 900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 900 X Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB) 28Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Nokia Lumia 900 (3G) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1830
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)

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Xperia Z3 (32GB)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB) vs Lumia 900 (3G)} 2 Advantages Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (26GB available)76%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (14.78GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)58%
Thinner
vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+424 PPI95%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5.2"21%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP125%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+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
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3100 mAh69%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1830 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
ModelXperia Z3 (32GB)Lumia 900 (3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 D6616 32GB, Sony PegasusNokia Lumia 900 RM-823, Nokia Ace
Country or region available(Global, International)(Europe)
(Global, International), (Europe)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/20144/8/2012
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)68.5 x 127.8 millimeters (2.7 x 5.03 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowWindows Phone 7.8
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (26GB available)16GB (14.78GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,12)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 Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
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
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
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 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
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.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BP-6EW
Battery capacity3100 mAh1830 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hours7 hours
Standby740 hours (30.8 days)350 hours (14.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
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, Flash player
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: Black, Cyan, White, Magenta
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Corning Gorilla Curved Glass Screen
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• Anti-glare polariser

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)Nokia Lumia 900 (3G)
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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