Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| PPI | 319 | 319 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 69.6 | 70.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 330 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 |
| Process (nm) | 10 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8.0 | 4.4.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 4GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 19 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide) | 20.7 MP, f/2, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS) | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.4, 18mm | 2.2 MP, f/2.8 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2700 | 2600 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 110 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 880 h (2G) / Up to 920 h (3G) |
| talk time | — | Up to 12 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 129 | 127.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Weight (g) | 140 | 129 |
| Width (mm) | 65 | 64.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, August. Released 2017, October | 2014, September. Released 2014, September |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 - D5803 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 - D5803 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact packs a 2700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 20.7 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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