Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual vs Sony Xperia Z3
Comparison between Sony Xperia Z5 Dual and Sony Xperia Z3: 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 Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia Z5 Dual, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- Talk time
- 17 h
- against 16 h
- OS Version
- 5.1
- against 4
Sony Xperia Z3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,100 mAh
- against 2,900 mAh
- Standby time
- 890 h
- against 540 h
- Music playback time
- 130 h
- against 87 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| Processor Process Size | 20 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 430 | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | eMMC 5.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 cores. | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Green | Black, White, Copper, Silver, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 7.35 mm |
| Body Width | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Body Height | 146 mm | 146 mm |
| Weight | 154 g | 152 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 70.9 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh | 3,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | — | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 17 h Best value | 16 h |
| Standby time | 540 h | 890 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 87 h | 130 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Display Features | TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality Engine, Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 4.4 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 Best value | 4 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | 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 B12, 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, TV-out | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.57 W/kg Best value | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.61 W/kg Best value | 1.44 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.72 W/kg | 0.62 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.52 W/kg Best value | 0.65 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | aptX, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Z5 Dual | Xperia Z3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | E6633, E6683 | D6603, D6653, D6616, D6643, SO-01G, SOL26, D6646 |
