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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 X Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) 11Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 Compact X
8.4"
AMOLED

1600x2560

8
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4900
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.9GHz 32bit Octa-core
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)131%
Lighter
vs298 grams (10.43 ounces)
+(back) 20.7MP159%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (27GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1600x2560 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
319 PPIvs+359 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"vs+8.4"83%
Larger screen
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2600 mAhvs+4900 mAh88%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

23 Common items in both devices
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
(front) 2.1MP
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
ModelXperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 Compact TD-LTE D5833, Sony D5833Tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4 LTE SM-T705M, Samsung Klimt
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/1/20147/1/2014
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)6.6 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)125.6 x 212.8 millimeters (4.94 x 8.38 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)298 grams (10.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.6" inches8.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1600x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI359 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 5 Octa 5420 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Quad-core)
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T628 MP6
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (27GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 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)LTE Cat3 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
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 flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
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 registeredfeature not registered
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 Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
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 Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh4900 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy14 hours29 hours (1.2 days)
Standby900 hours (37.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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 supportedDock with QWERTY keyboard
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: Dazzling White, Titanium Bronze
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• 100.000:1 screen contrast

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (4G SM-T705 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.63W/kg (head), 1.56W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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