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Sony Xperia 1 IV vs Sony Xperia Z3

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SonyXperia 1 IVSonyXperia Z3
Overview
ReleasedJune 2022September 2014
Display
Screen size6.5″5.2″
Resolution3840 × 16441920 × 1080
Sharpness643 pixels per inch424 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLCD
Refresh rate120 Hz–
Display type4K HDR OLED, 21:95.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS TFT LCD
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus front and rear–
Display features120 Hz refresh; 240 Hz motion blur reduction and touch scanning; Creator mode powered by CineAlta; Sony says about 50% brighter than Xperia 1 IIIX-Reality for mobile, Live Colour LED and Super-vivid mode
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 1Snapdragon 801
Memory12 GB3 GB
Storage256 GB16 GB
CPU–Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974AC at 2.5 GHz
GPU–Adreno 330
Storage type256 GB UFS in UK specification; microSDXC slot supports up to 1 TBUK D6603 has 16 GB flash; microSDXC slot supports up to 128 GB
Cameras
Main camera12 MP20.7 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto camera12 MPNone
Optical zoom5.2×None
Front camera12 MP2.2 MP
Main camera12 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.7, 1/1.7-inch Exmor RS sensor20.7 MP Exmor RS sensor with 25 mm wide-angle G Lens and LED flash
Ultra wide camera12 MP, 16 mm, ƒ/2.2, 1/2.5-inch Exmor RS sensor–
Telephoto camera12 MP, continuous 85–125 mm, ƒ/2.3–2.8, 1/3.5-inch Exmor RS sensor–
Front camera12 MP, ƒ/2.0, 1/2.9-inch Exmor RS sensor2.2 MP Exmor R sensor; 2 MP maximum effective image in 16:9 mode
ZoomContinuous 85–125 mm optical telephoto (about 3.5–5.2× relative to 24 mm main); 15.6× hybrid zoom–
Video recording4K HDR at 24, 25, 30, 60 or 120 fps on all three rear cameras; Cinematography Pro and Videography Pro4K rear video and 1080p front video
Camera featuresPhotography Pro; ZEISS T* coating; up to 20 fps AF/AE burst; Real-time Eye AF and subject tracking; 3D iToF sensorISO 12800 low-light mode for stills, SteadyShot and dedicated camera button
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh3,100 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)–Up to 10 hours
Wired chargingUp to 30 W–
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detail–Sony's D6603 white paper lists a 3,100 mAh minimum embedded battery and up to 10 hours of video playback
Wired chargingUSB Power Delivery; Sony claims 50% charge in 30 minutes; 30 W maximum reported by Stuff–
Wireless chargingQi wireless charging; 15 W maximum reported by Stuff–
Charges other devicesBattery Share charges other Qi devices–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g152 g
Thickness8.2 mm7.3 mm
Height × width165 × 71 mm146 × 72 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Materials–Glass front and back with rounded aluminium frame
ColoursBlack, Ice White, PurpleBlack, White, Copper, Silver Green
ButtonsPower, volume and dedicated two-stage camera shutter–
Water resistance detailIPX5/IPX8 water resistance and IP6X dust resistanceIP65/IP68 water and dust protection, with port covers closed
BiometricsFingerprint sensor–
SpeakersFront-facing full-stage stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio Upmix and DSEE UltimateFront-facing stereo speakers, S-Force Front Surround, DSEE HX and digital noise cancellation with compatible headset
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12Android 4.4 KitKat; PS4 Remote Play announced for the Z3 series
In the boxSony says no charger or cable is included–
Connectivity
Mobile networkSub-6 GHz 5G and 4G LTE4G LTE Cat 4; UK D6603 supports LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17 and 20
SIMDual SIM, nano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4/5/6 GHz–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 and LE AudioBluetooth 4.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 at 5 Gbps with DisplayPort 4K/60 output; separate 3.5 mm headphone socketMicro-USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socket with High-Resolution Audio support

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