Product Comparison: Sony Xperia XA vs Sony Xperia Z3


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Sony Xperia XA SIM-Free Smartphone
Sony Xperia XA SIM-Free Smartphone
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Sony Xperia Z3 SIM-Free Smartphone
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
Xperia XA
Xperia Z3
Origin
China
China
About the Product
That’s why Xperia XA has been designed with a new look and feel to truly harmonise with your life. Bringing together a stunning full-width display, a smooth, curved form and a size that’s not-too-big and not-too-small. It’s just right.
Premium design and the highest waterproof rating Xperia Z3 is the smartphone that does more and goes further – whether further is a run in the rain or a dive in the pool. With the highest waterproof rating, you can find your way in a downpour, take pictures underwater.
Size & Weight
Height
5.65 in.
5.76 in.
Width
2.63 in.
2.83 in.
Depth
0.31 in.
0.29 in.
Weight
4.83 oz.
5.35 oz.
Display
Display Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Screen Size
5.0 in.
5.2 in.
Screen Resolution
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Pixel Density
294 ppi
424 ppi
What customers say about "Display"
Sony Xperia XA SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The edge to edge display is so sleek.
  • The screen display is great to for watching youtube and playing games.
  • Nice edge to edge (sides) display at 720p.
  • Looks very beautiful display.
  • I like this phone with good display!
Sony Xperia Z3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Display is great, waterproofing works well.
  • Great display. Fantastic performance.
  • Superb display, brighter than an iPhone 6+ and darker, too.
  • I do like the display, and performance.
  • The display is beautiful, natural colours and very bright.
Processor
Processor Name
Helio P10
Snapdragon 801
Number of Cores
8
4
Processor Speed
2 GHz
2.5 GHz
What customers say about "Processor"
Sony Xperia XA SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Fast enough procesor. Price is good.
  • Impressive screen and fast chip for apps.
  • The excellent and fast processor.
  • It's fast enough for most apps.
  • Fast and responsive for all my needs.
Sony Xperia Z3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • All in all, a very fast phone.
  • In use, the Z3 compact is fast.
  • Great build, fast, great screen.
  • Super fast, I've not had any problems with the phone itself at all.
  • It's really fast, waterproof, a great size to hold an use.
Memory
Internal Memory
16 GB
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
3 GB
Expandable Memory up to
128 GB
Camera
Rear-Facing Camera
13 MP
20.7 MP
Front-Facing Camera
8 MP
2.2 MP
Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p@120fps, 1080p@60fps
Other Functions
LED flash, HDR, Panorama, PDAF
LED flash, HDR, Panorama, AF
What customers say about "Camera"
Sony Xperia XA SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The camera is excellent. I recommend.
  • The camera is better than I'm used to and Xperia data transfer is very cool.
  • Good camera for the price.
  • Great phone, good camera.
  • Amazing camera with excellent picture quality.
Sony Xperia Z3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Simple to use, great camera.
  • Fantastic camera which is always a #1 factor in my phones.
  • The camera is fantastic for me.
  • Pictures come nice, vivid and clear.
  • It's got a great camera and super sharp video recording.
Compatibility
Bluetooth
4.1
4.0
NFC Technology
Yes
Yes
Charging Interface
micro USB
micro USB
Network
Network Type
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency
850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100
Features
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Unlocked
Yes
Yes
Voice Control App
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
Mobile Payment Service Supported
Yes
Yes
Maximum Usage Time
10 hours
14 hours
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
Water Resistant
No
Yes
Extras
Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Scratch-resistant glass on display
Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, ANT+ support
What customers say about "Features"
Sony Xperia XA SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Love the phone, very tactile, attractive and durable (with great features).
  • It was a good price and features as a phone that could make nice pictures.
  • I'm in love with this phone and it's beautiful, unique design, UI and features.
  • Very stylish all features working normally.
  • Great phone, lots of good features.
Sony Xperia Z3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Ease of use, features and settings all make running my life from this little unit a pleasure.
  • Great features, sharp clear screen.
  • The phone has some great features such as battery stamina mode.
  • It is fast and the Sony version of Android does come with some excellent features.
  • Has great features for all my needs. Highly recommend.
Power
Battery Capacity
2300 mA/h
3100 mA/h
Wireless Charging
No
No
What customers say about "Power"
Sony Xperia XA SIM-Free Smartphone
  • The battery lasts way more than previous phone.
  • Battery life better than my Lumia 830.
  • Has good battery life. Would recommend this device.
  • The battery is rubbish it even dies when turned off.
  • Very happy with it but battery life is not that great.
Sony Xperia Z3 SIM-Free Smartphone
  • Phone has numerous battery settings, & you can extend battery life to 7+ days on some settings.
  • Brilliant battery life. Excellent.
  • The battery life is well up to the claim.
  • Screen is excellent, battery life is incredible.
  • The battery itself lasted for around 3 hours which is ridiculous.
Accessories
Included With Unit
Headset, Charger, microUSB cable
Headset, Charger, microUSB cable
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manual
Download
Download


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