Sony Xperia T3 vs Sony Xperia XZ1
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia T3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XZ1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia XZ1
Better display
Sony Xperia XZ1
Lighter body
Sony Xperia T3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 277 | 424 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 66.7 | 68.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 540 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8928-2 Snapdragon 400 (D5103, D5106)/ Qualcomm MSM8228 (D5102) | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 10 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 8.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4 | — |
| Wide | — | 19 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 1.1 MP | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 2700 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 63 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 639 h (2G) / Up to 688 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 12 h 46 min (2G) / Up to 14 h 47 min (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 150.7 | 148 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7 | 7.4 |
| Weight (g) | 148 | 155 |
| Width (mm) | 77 | 73.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, June. Released 2014, July | 2017, August 31. Released 2017, September 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 - D5103 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8341, F8342 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 - D5103 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - G8341 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/21.1(D5102)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 5 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia T3 | Sony Xperia XZ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia T3 and Sony Xperia XZ1 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XZ1 packs a 2700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia XZ1 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 19 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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