Sony Xperia Z3 review: alternatives
Samsung Galaxy S5
The main rival to the Xperia Z3, aside from its predecessor the Xperia Z2, is the Samsung Galaxy S5. The S5 boasts quick hardware, water- and dust-resistance, just like the Z3, plus a fabulous AMOLED display, infrared transmitter, heart-rate monitor and fingerprint reader.
The biggest advantage the S5 has over the Z3, however, is its camera, which uses phase-detect autofocus for sharper images and quicker overall shot-to-shot performance.
The two areas where the S5 falls behind the Xperia Z3 are design and battery life. Although the S5 is well put together and generally robust, the plastic back does feel a little on the cheap side. And while the S5’s battery life is good, the Z3’s is a touch better, both in benchmark testing and real world use.
Read the full Samsung Galaxy S5 review here.
Sony Xperia Z3 specifications | |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| RAM | 3GB |
| Screen size | 5.2in |
| Screen resolution | 1,080 x 1,920 |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Front camera | 2.2MP |
| Rear camera | 20.7MP |
| Flash | Single LED |
| GPS | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Storage | 16/32GB |
| Memory card slot (supplied) | microSD (up to 128GB) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | 4, A2DP, apt-X |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wireless data | 4G, 3G, 2G |
| Size (WDH) | 72 x 7.6 x 146mm |
| Weight | 152g |
| Operating system | Android 4.4.4 |
| Battery size | 3,100mAh |
| Buying information | |
| Warranty | 1yr RTB warranty |
| Price SIM-free (inc VAT) | £471 inc VAT (includes £12/mth goodybag) |
| Price on contract (inc VAT) | Free on a £27/mth, 24mth contract |
| SIM-free supplier | www.giffgaff.com |
| Contract supplier | www.three.co.uk |
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