Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4.55"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13
MP
MP
0.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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4.55"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
13
MP
MP
0.3mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE)
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 0 Advantage Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | vs | 2 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) |
| 3G+ HSPA+ | vs | +4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster |
| (3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps | vs | +(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files |
| 51 Common items in both devices |
| 1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm) |
| 2GB LPDDR2 |
| 8GB (4.49GB available) |
| Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 138 grams (4.83 ounces) |
| 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| +44 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Change model | ||
| Model | Xperia ZR (3G) | Xperia ZR (4G LTE) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo | Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR M36i C5503, Sony Dogo |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Release date | 6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013 | 6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013 |
| Depth | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) | 10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in) | 67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in) |
| Weight | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) | 138 grams (4.83 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min | IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Display type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 4.55" inches | 4.55" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 323 PPI | 323 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| System version | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Firmware update | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 8GB (4.49GB available) | 8GB (4.49GB available) |
| External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 42/5.76 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat3 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
| Camera extras | Sweep panorama | Sweep panorama |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | VGA (640x480) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Mono sound (not stereo) |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 2300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 13 hours | 13 hours |
| Standby | 520 hours (21.7 days) | 520 hours (21.7 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint • Java framework | • Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Xperia ZR (3G) | Sony Xperia ZR (4G LTE) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body) | 1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.79W/kg (head) | 0.79W/kg (head) |
Anton Toni Agung <time itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2017-09-27 07:47:11Z">9/27/2017 7:47 AM</time> Technically, Xperia ZR 3G (which is bundled by NTTDoCoMo) has 32 GB internal storage compared to Global (4G version) that has only 8 GB internal storage