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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy J7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 X Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) 15Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 Compact X
5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1.5GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)

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)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR333%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1.5GB LPDDR3
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+319 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs267 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+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
+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
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
4.6"vs+5.5"20%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+3000 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (11GB available)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
ModelXperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 Compact TD-LTE D5833, Sony D5833Galaxy J7 (3G) SM-J700H/Dual-Sim 3G HSPA+
Country or region availablefeature not registeredRussia
Russia
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/1/20147/16/2015, Announced: 6/19/2015
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)79.1 x 152.2 millimeters (3.11 x 5.99 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI267 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 (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (MSM8939) (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzQualcomm Adreno 405 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
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 (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + 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, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hours18 hours
Standby900 hours (37.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
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: White, Black, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy J7 (SM-J700H/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.26W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.666W/kg (head), 0.552W/kg (body)
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