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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) vs Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Nokia Lumia 925 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 925 X Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) 19Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
AMOLED

768x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)

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!

Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) vs Lumia 925 (3G)} 5 Advantages Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core94%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+4.6"2%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(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
+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 2.1MP69%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+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 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2600 mAh30%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+768x1280 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+332 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

21 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available)
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
f/2.0 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
ModelXperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Lumia 925 (3G)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 Compact LTE D5803, Sony D5803Nokia Lumia 925 RM-910, Nokia RM-910, Nokia Lumia 925T
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonyNokia
Release date9/1/20146/1/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)70.6 x 129 millimeters (2.78 x 5.08 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.6" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels768x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI332 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopWindows Phone 8.1
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 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 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20)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 Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BL-4YW
Battery capacity2600 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours12.8 hours
Standby900 hours (37.5 days)432 hours (18 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (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, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Green, Orange
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PlayStation PS4 remote play
• S-Force front Surround speakers
• BeiDou GPS
• ANT+ support
• Miracast
• HAC M3/T4
• IP68 certified dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
• Colors: Black, White, Gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• Nokia PureMotion HD+ Display
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• Nokia PureView camera
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Dolby sound enhancement
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Wireless charging
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Nokia Lumia 925 (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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