Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z3 vs Sony Xperia Z3 Plus
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 2,930 mAh
- Standby time
- 890 h
- against 590 h
- Music playback time
- 130 h
- against 91 h
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,333 :1
- against 1,158 :1
Sony Xperia Z3 Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
- Weight
- 144 g
- against 152 g
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 7.35 mm
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 20 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 330 | Qualcomm Adreno 430 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | Octa-core: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Copper, Silver, Green, Purple | White, Black, Copper, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.35 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 152 g | 144 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 70.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,100 mAh Best value | 2,930 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 16 h | 17 h Best value |
| Standby time | 890 h Best value | 590 h |
| Music playback time | 130 h Best value | 91 h |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.2″ | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 ppi | 424 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,333 :1 Best value | 1,158 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen, TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality Engine |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX | A2DP, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, TV-out, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.8 W/kg | 0.71 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.44 W/kg | 1.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.62 W/kg Best value | 0.74 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.65 W/kg | 0.41 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | aptX, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, aptX, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z3 | Xperia Z3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | D6603, D6653, D6616, D6643, SO-01G, SOL26, D6646 | E6553, SO-03G, 402SO |
