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Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708) vs Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3v vs Samsung Galaxy S2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 X Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708) 23Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3v X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)

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Xperia Z3v (D6708)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708) vs Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+424 PPI95%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+5.2"21%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(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" inches39%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3.2" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)30%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 2.1MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+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
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3200 mAh94%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1650 mAh
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
32GB (25GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)12%
More internal storage for applications and files
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)31%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
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ModelXperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Other model namesVerizon Sony Xperia Z3V D6708, Sony D6708, Sony PegasusSamsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date10/27/20144/28/2012
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size5.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 networkCDMA 850/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/1700 (Bands 4,13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 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)f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature 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 Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3200 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy20 hours8.7 hours
Standby900 hours (37.5 days)600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PlayStation PS4 remote play
• S-Force front Surround speakers
• ANT+ support
• Miracast
• HAC M3/T3
• Wireless Qi Charger
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708)Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.34W/kg (head)
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