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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime X Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) 20Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 Compact X
5"
PLS

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(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)} 20 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803) vs Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core54%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+16GB (12GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (3GB available)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT PLS
+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs540x960 pixels
+319 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.6"vs+5"9%
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) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
ModelXperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 Compact LTE D5803, Sony D5803Galaxy J2 Prime G532M (Single-Sim)
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)New Zealand
(Latin America), New Zealand
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/1/201411/1/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT PLS
Screen size4.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI220 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T720 MP2
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)8GB (3GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 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)LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
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 flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours12 hours
Standby900 hours (37.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, 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, Gold, Silver, Pink
• Samsung Grace UX

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)Galaxy J2 Prime (SM-G532M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 1.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.47W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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