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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Google Pixel (128GB)

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

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Compare Google Pixel X Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) 05Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

12.3
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2770
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel (128GB)

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 (D5833)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Pixel (128GB)} 19 Advantages Google Pixel (128GB)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+(back) 20.7MP68%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 12.3MP
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (114GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)1%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+441 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"vs+5"9%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 650 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+2770 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

28 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
1/2.3" inches
f/2.0 (aperture)
4K UHD (3840x2160)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
ModelXperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Pixel (128GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 Compact TD-LTE D5833, Sony D5833Google Pixel 1, G-2PW2200, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyGoogle
Release date9/1/201410/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm)
CPUQuad-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 2461 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (114GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps650/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)LTE Cat11
Global version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels12.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4048x3036 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.55µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2770 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby900 hours (37.5 days)456 hours (19 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
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, 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, Silver, Blue
• Google Assistant
• Daydream View VR
• Live Case

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Google Pixel (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body)
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