Comparison between:
- Sony Xperia M
- Sony Xperia Z3v
- Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet SGP712
- Sony Xperia R1 Plus
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia Z3v | Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet SGP712 | Sony Xperia R1 Plus | |
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| Model alias | Nicki SS C1904 C1905 C2004 C2005 | D6708 | SGP712 | Xperia R1+ |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 62 mm 6.2 cm 0.203 ft 2.441 in | 73.4 mm 7.34 cm 0.241 ft 2.89 in | 254 mm 25.4 cm 0.833 ft 10 in | 73.2 mm 7.32 cm 0.24 ft 2.882 in |
| Height | 124 mm 12.4 cm 0.407 ft 4.882 in | 148.5 mm 14.85 cm 0.487 ft 5.846 in | 167 mm 16.7 cm 0.548 ft 6.575 in | 146 mm 14.6 cm 0.479 ft 5.748 in |
| Thickness | 9.3 mm 0.93 cm 0.031 ft 0.366 in | 8.9 mm 0.89 cm 0.029 ft 0.35 in | 6.1 mm 0.61 cm 0.02 ft 0.24 in | 8.89 mm 0.889 cm 0.029 ft 0.35 in |
| Weight | 115 g 0.25 lbs 4.06 oz | 170 g 0.38 lbs 6.02 oz | 389 g 0.86 lbs 13.72 oz | 154 g 0.34 lbs 5.43 oz |
| Volume | 71.5 cm³ 4.34 in³ | 97.01 cm³ 5.89 in³ | 258.75 cm³ 15.71 in³ | 95.01 cm³ 5.77 in³ |
| Colors | Black White Yellow Purple | Black White | Black White | Black Silver |
| Body materials | - | Aluminium alloy Glass | Plastic | Plastic |
| Certification | - | 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 | - | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM optional (A variant of the model with two SIM card slots is available) | - | - | - |
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 |
| CDMA | - | CDMA 800 MHz CDMA 1900 MHz | - | - |
| UMTS | 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 | - | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE | - | LTE 700 MHz Class 13 LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2600 MHz | - | LTE 850 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) |
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+ | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 EV-DO Rev. A | - | UMTS EDGE GPRS HSPA+ LTE Cat 4 |
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 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.4.4 KitKat Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android 8.0 Oreo |
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 S4 Plus (MSM8960) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994 v2.1) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 (MSM8937) |
| Process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm | 20 nm | 28 nm |
| CPU | 2x 1.5 GHz Krait | 4x 2.45 GHz Krait 400 | 4x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 | 4x 1.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A53, 4x 1.61 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| CPU bits | 32 bit | 32 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv7-A | ARMv7-A | ARMv8-A | 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) | 1024 KB 1 MB | 2048 KB 2 MB | 2048 KB 2 MB | - |
| CPU cores | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 1500 MHz | 2450 MHz | 2000 MHz | 1400 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 225 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| GPU cores | - | 4 | - | - |
| GPU frequency | 400 MHz | 578 MHz | 630 MHz | 450 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 1 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR2 | LPDDR3 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel | Double channel | Single channel |
| RAM frequency | 500 MHz | 933 MHz | 1600 MHz | 800 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 4 GB | 16 GB 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| - | eMMC | - | - |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC | 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 | TFT | IPS | IPS | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 4 in 101.6 mm 10.16 cm | 5.2 in 132.08 mm 13.21 cm | 10.1 in 256.54 mm 25.65 cm | 5.2 in 132.08 mm 13.21 cm |
| Width | 1.96 in 49.78 mm 4.98 cm | 2.55 in 64.75 mm 6.48 cm | 8.56 in 217.55 mm 21.75 cm | 2.55 in 64.75 mm 6.48 cm |
| Height | 3.49 in 88.57 mm 8.86 cm | 4.53 in 115.12 mm 11.51 cm | 5.35 in 135.97 mm 13.6 cm | 4.53 in 115.12 mm 11.51 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 1.779:1 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.6:1 16:10 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels | 1080 x 1920 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel density | 245 ppi 96 ppcm | 424 ppi 166 ppcm | 299 ppi 117 ppcm | 282 ppi 110 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 57.53 % | 68.61 % | 69.96 % | 69.98 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| - | Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display | Chemical tempered glass Anti-fingerprint coating | 2.5D curved glass screen |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer | Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Hall | Proximity Light Accelerometer |
| - | 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 IMX220 Exmor RS | Sony Exmor RS | Sony Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | - | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 6.17 x 4.55 mm 0.3 in | - | - |
| Pixel size | - | 1.176 µm 0.001176 mm | - | - |
| Crop factor | - | 5.64 | - | - |
| ISO | - | 50 - 12800 | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 3200 |
| Aperture | - | f/2 | - | - |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 4.43 mm 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - | - |
| Flash type | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Image resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP | 4160 x 3120 pixels 12.98 MP |
| Video resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps | 60 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama Touch focus Face detection | 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 | 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 Hybrid auto focus (HAF) |
| - | 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 120 fps G lens | - | - |
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 | Sony Exmor R |
| Sensor type | - | - | - | CMOS |
| ISO | - | - | - | 100 - 3200 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | - | 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Image resolution | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 640 x 480 pixels 0.31 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 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 Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| - | HAC (M4/T3) Hearing Aid Compatibility | - | - |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RDS | RDS | RDS | - |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GPS A-GPS | 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 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 | 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 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 Wi-Fi Display |
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 | 4.2 |
| Features | A2DP AVRCP DUN FTP GATT HFP HID OPP PAN | A2DP AVRCP DIP GAP GATT HDP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SPP | A2DP AVRCP GAP HFP HID HSP MAP OPP PAN PBAP SPP | A2DP AVRCP DIP GAVDP GAP HDP HFP HID HSP LE 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 | USB Type-C |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage | Charging 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 | - |
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 | 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 VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering DLNA |
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 | 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 AMR eAAC+ MP3 OGG WAV SMF | 3GPP AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV Vorbis | AAC AAC+ AMR aptX eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC M4A 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 | H.263 H.264 MPEG-4 | 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 QuickTime MP4 Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VP8 VP9 WebM WMV Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 1750 mAh | 3200 mAh | 6000 mAh | 2620 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | 10 h 18 min 10.3 h 618 min 0.4 days | 16 h 960 min 0.7 days | - | - |
| 2G stand-by time | 552 h 33120 min 23 days | 840 h 50400 min 35 days | - | - |
| 3G talk time | 9 h 540 min 0.4 days | 21 h 1260 min 0.9 days | - | - |
| 3G stand-by time | 454 h 27240 min 18.9 days | 760 h 45600 min 31.7 days | - | - |
| 4G stand-by time | - | 540 h 32400 min 22.5 days | - | - |
| Features | Removable | Wireless charging Non-removable | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| - | - | Stand by time - up to 940 h | - |
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 (USA) | - | 0.65 W/kg | - | - |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 1.19 W/kg | - | - |
| Sony Xperia M | Sony Xperia Z3v | Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet SGP712 | Sony Xperia R1 Plus |