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Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Motorola Droid Mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) Compare Sony Xperia ZR X
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)

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Xperia ZR (3G)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Droid Mini (XT1030)} 11 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+4.55"6%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP22%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 10.5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+2300 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsWater splash resistant (don't immerse)
8GB (4.49GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)123%
More internal storage for applications and files
138 grams (4.83 ounces)vs+130 grams (4.55 ounces)6%
Lighter
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18%
Thinner
323 PPIvs+342 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR2 / 2GB
TFT LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
 
ModelXperia ZR (3G)Droid Mini (XT1030)
Other model namesSony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony DogoVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/20138/26/2013
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)
Weight138 grams (4.83 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30minWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.55" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI342 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR22GB
Internal storage8GB (4.49GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasSweep panoramafeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy13 hours26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby520 hours (21.7 days)336 hours (14 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
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, Pink, Mint
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia ZR (3G)Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.79W/kg (head)feature not registered
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