Comparison between:
- Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
- Sony Xperia Z3
- Sony Xperia Z3+
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 | Sony Xperia Z3+ | |
 Prices |  Prices |  | |
| Model alias | D5503 | D6603 D6616 D6633 D6643 D6653 L55t L55u | Xperia Z3 Plus E6553 |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 64.9 mm 6.49 cm 0.213 ft 2.555 in | 72 mm 7.2 cm 0.236 ft 2.835 in | 71.9 mm 7.19 cm 0.236 ft 2.831 in |
| Height | 127 mm 12.7 cm 0.417 ft 5 in | 146 mm 14.6 cm 0.479 ft 5.748 in | 146.3 mm 14.63 cm 0.48 ft 5.76 in |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm 0.94 cm 0.031 ft 0.37 in | 7.3 mm 0.73 cm 0.024 ft 0.287 in | 6.9 mm 0.69 cm 0.023 ft 0.272 in |
| Weight | 137 g 0.3 lbs 4.83 oz | 152 g 0.34 lbs 5.36 oz | 144 g 0.32 lbs 5.08 oz |
| Volume | 77.48 cm³ 4.71 in³ | 76.74 cm³ 4.66 in³ | 72.58 cm³ 4.41 in³ |
| Colors | Black White Pink Yellow | Black White Green Brown | Black White Green Copper |
| Body materials | - | Aluminium alloy Glass | Aluminium alloy Glass |
| Certification | IP55 IP58 | IP65 IP68 | IP68 IP65 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Features | - | Dual SIM optional (A variant of the model with two SIM card slots is available) | - |
| - | D6633 - Dual SIM | - |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA | - | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz (L55t) TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz (L55t) | - |
| UMTS | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz | LTE 700 MHz Class 12 (D6616) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (D6603; D6633; D6643) LTE 800 MHz (D6603; D6633; D6643) LTE 850 MHz (D6603; D6633; D6643; D6653) LTE 900 MHz (D6603; D6633; D6643; D6653) LTE 1800 MHz (D6603; D6633; D6643; D6653; L55t; L55u) LTE 1900 MHz (D6616) LTE 2600 MHz (D6603; D6633; D6643; D6653; L55t) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (D6603) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (D6653) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (D6603; D6633; D6643) LTE 2100 MHz (D6603; D6633; D6643; D6653; L55t; L55u) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (L55t) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (L55t; L55u) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (L55t; L55u) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (L55t) | LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) LTE 700 MHz (B28) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 TD-SCDMA TD-HSDPA | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 6 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 4.4.4 KitKat Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974AA | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 v2.1 |
| Process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm | 20 nm |
| CPU | Krait 400 | Krait 400 | 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| CPU bits | 32 bit | 32 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv7 | ARMv7 | ARMv8-A |
| Level 0 cache memory (L0) | 4 KB + 4 KB | 4 KB + 4 KB | 4 KB + 4 KB |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| Level 2 cache memory (L2) | 2048 KB 2 MB | 2048 KB 2 MB | 2048 KB 2 MB |
| CPU cores | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2200 MHz | 2500 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
| GPU cores | 4 | 4 | - |
| GPU frequency | 450 MHz | 578 MHz | 650 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR3 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 800 MHz | 933 MHz | 1600 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB 32 GB | 32 GB |
| - | eMMC | - |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 4.3 in 109.22 mm 10.92 cm | 5.2 in 132.08 mm 13.21 cm | 5.2 in 132.08 mm 13.21 cm |
| Width | 2.11 in 53.55 mm 5.35 cm | 2.55 in 64.75 mm 6.48 cm | 2.55 in 64.75 mm 6.48 cm |
| Height | 3.75 in 95.19 mm 9.52 cm | 4.53 in 115.12 mm 11.51 cm | 4.53 in 115.12 mm 11.51 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Pixel density | 342 ppi 134 ppcm | 424 ppi 166 ppcm | 424 ppi 166 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 62.04 % | 71.14 % | 71.09 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2 Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display | Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display | Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display sRGB 130% 700 cd/m² |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer |
| - | Step detector Step counter | Step detector Step counter |
Rear camera
The primary camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony Exmor RS | Sony IMX220 Exmor RS | Sony IMX220 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3 in | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3 in | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3 in |
| Pixel size | 1.176 µm 0.001176 mm | 1.176 µm 0.001176 mm | 1.176 µm 0.001176 mm |
| Crop factor | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.64 |
| ISO | 64 - 3200 | 50 - 12800 | 50 - 12800 |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 4.79 mm 27.02 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 4.43 mm 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Flash type | LED | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP | 5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP | 5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode |
| G lens | 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 120 fps G lens | 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 120 fps |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | - | Sony Exmor R | Sony Exmor R |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | - | 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| - | D6633 - HAC (M4/T3) Hearing Aid Compatibility D6603; D6616; D6653 - HAC (M3/T3) Hearing Aid Compatibility | LDAC audio HAC (M4/T3) - Hearing Aid Compatibility |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RDS | RDS | RDS |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS GLONASS | GPS A-GPS GLONASS BeiDou | GPS A-GPS GLONASS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11n 5GHz 802.11ac Dual band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP DIP GATT HDP HFP HID MAP OPP PAN PBAP SPP | A2DP AVRCP DIP GAP GATT HDP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SPP | A2DP AVRCP DIP GAP GATT HDP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SPP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage |
HDMI
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is considered to be the digital alternative of the analog audio/video interface standards.
| HDMI | Micro USB to HDMI MHL adapter | Micro USB to HDMI MHL adapter | Micro USB to HDMI MHL adapter |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA NFC ANT+ | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA NFC ANT+ | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA NFC ANT+ |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | 3GPP AAC AAC+ AMR eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | 3GPP AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV Vorbis | 3GPP AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 MKV MPEG-4 VP8 WebM WMV Xvid M4V | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MPEG-4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid M4V | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MPEG-4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid M4V |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 2300 mAh | 3100 mAh | 2930 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | 10 h 600 min 0.4 days | 14 h 840 min 0.6 days | 12 h 720 min 0.5 days |
| 2G stand-by time | 670 h 40200 min 27.9 days | 890 h 53400 min 37.1 days | 580 h 34800 min 24.2 days |
| 3G talk time | 18 h 1080 min 0.8 days | 16 h 960 min 0.7 days | 17 h 1020 min 0.7 days |
| 3G stand-by time | 600 h 36000 min 25 days | 740 h 44400 min 30.8 days | 590 h 35400 min 24.6 days |
| 4G stand-by time | - | 540 h 32400 min 22.5 days | 540 h 32400 min 22.5 days |
| Features | Non-removable | Non-removable | Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.691 W/kg | 0.74 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 0.712 W/kg | 0.41 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.885 W/kg | 0.71 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 1.501 W/kg | 1.38 W/kg |
Additional features
Some devices have additional features, different from the standard ones above, but equally important and worth mentioning.
| Additional features | - | D6653 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.620 W/kg; body - 0.645 W/kg D6653 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.798 W/kg; body - 1.437 W/kg | - |
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 | Sony Xperia Z3+ |