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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z3

  • Samsung Galaxy S5

  • Sony Xperia Z3

Samsung Galaxy S5

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Sony Xperia Z3

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Design

Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone
Operating systemAndroid (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2)Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4)
Form factorCandybarCandybar
Dimensions5.59 in x 2.85 in x 0.32 in5.75 in x 2.83 in x 0.29 in
Weight5.11 oz5.36 oz
RuggedYes (Water, Dust proof)Yes (Water, Dust proof)
IP certifiedYes (IP67)Yes (IP68)
MaterialsMain body: plasticMain body: glass
FeaturesTouch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers 
Keys  
Left sideYes 
Volume control 
Right sideYesYes
Lock/Unlock keyVolume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Available color optionsBlack, Gold, Blue, WhiteBlack, Brown, Green, White

Display

Physical size 5.1 in5.2 in
Display resolutionOther (1080x1920 pixels)Other (1080x1920 pixels)
TechnologySuper AMOLEDIPS LCD
Screen-to-body ratio69.76%71%
Colors16 777 21616 777 216
Touch screenYes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes)
FeaturesScratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAmbient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chipQualcomm Snapdragon 801Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Processor modelKrait 400 (Quad-core,2500 MHz,32-bit,28nm)Krait 400 (Quad-core,2500 MHz)
3D Graphics hardware acceleratorYes (Adreno 330)Yes (Adreno 330)
RAM2 GB3 GB
Memory architectureDual-channelDual-channel
TypeLPDDR3LPDDR3
Built-in storage32 GB16 GB
Maximum User Storage 11.8 GB
Memory card supportYes (up to 128 GB)Yes (up to 128 GB)
Type microSDXC, microSDHC, microSDmicroSDXC, microSDHC, microSD

Camera

CameraYes (16 megapixels)Yes (20.7 megapixels)
FlashYes (LED)Yes (LED)
Aperture sizeF2.2F2.0
Focal length (35mm equivalent)31mm25mm
Camera sensor size1/2.6"1/2.3"
Pixel size1.12μm1.12μm
Hardware FeaturesAutofocus (Phase detection), Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)Autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Software FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo taggingDigital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presetsExposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets
Shooting ModesBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, EffectsBurst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Effects
Video captureYes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps))Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps))
Recording formatMPEG4, H.264MPEG4, H.264
FeaturesHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharingHigh Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Additional cameraYes (2.1 megapixels)Yes (2.2 megapixels)
Features High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Video capture1920x1080 (1080p HD)1920x1080 (1080p HD)

Battery

Capacity2800 mAh3100 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-Polymer
Fast Charge Yes (Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0)
Wireless chargingOptional 
Battery timesTalk time: 21 hours / Stand-by time: 16 days (390 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 21 hours / Music playback : 67 hours / Video playback : 13 hoursTalk time: 14 hours / Stand-by time: 37 days (890 hours) / Music playback : 130 hours / Video playback : 10 hours

Multimedia

Screen mirroringMHLDLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Radio Yes (Type: Type: FM)
Features  Stereo, RDS
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm
Additional microphone/sYes (Noise cancellation, Video recording)Yes (Noise cancellation, Video recording)
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Multiple speakers

Internet browsing

Google ChromeGoogle Chrome
SupportsHTML, HTML5HTML, HTML5
Built-in online services supportYouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+Facebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+, Twitter

Cellular

Network technologyGSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 )GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 40 )
DataLTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTSLTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
2G DataEDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.AEDGE, GPRS
Micro SIMYes 
nano-SIM Yes
VoLTEYesYes
Global roamingYesYes

Phone features

SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counterAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
NotificationsService lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Health managementCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, Wallet, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
E-mailYesYes
SupportsIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Push e-mail
Instant messagingYesYes
ServicesHangouts / Google Talk, ChatONHangouts / Google Talk
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
Hearing Aid Compatibility  Yes
Hearing Aid Compatibility rating M3, T3

Connectivity

BluetoothYes (4.0)Yes (4.0)
Profiles/ ProtocolsAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Host Interface Device Profile, Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP)
Wi-Fi 802.11Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band)
Dual antennas, MIMO 
Mobile HotspotYesYes
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
USBYes (USB 3.0)Yes (USB 2.0)
FeaturesMass storage device, USB OTG, USB chargingMass storage device, USB OTG, USB charging
Connector type microUSBmicroUSB
HDMIYes (via microUSB)Yes (via microUSB)
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB
NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncNFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GlonassGPS, A-GPS, Glonass
NavigationYes (Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation) 

Regulatory Approval

Regulatory Approval Yes
FCC ID value PY7PM-0801
FCC ID link  link
Date approved Jun 26, 2014
US SAR  
Head 0.54 W/kg
Body 0.99 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission 1.53 W/kg
Wireless Router 1.49 W/kg

Availability

Officially announcedYes (Feb 24, 2014)Yes (Sep 03, 2014)
Market statusAvailableAvailable
Release dateMar 27, 2014 

US carrier availability

CarrierAT&T (Discontinued (Dec 05, 2016)), Sprint (Discontinued (Feb 12, 2016)), Verizon (Discontinued (Jul 13, 2017)), T-Mobile (Discontinued (Jul 31, 2017)), MetroPCS (Discontinued (Jul 22, 2015)), Boost Mobile (Discontinued (Feb 06, 2017)), Virgin Mobile (Discontinued (Dec 06, 2016)), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued (Oct 25, 2017)), Cricket (Discontinued (Oct 12, 2015))T-Mobile (Discontinued (Jul 22, 2015))