Sony Xperia Z vs Apple iPhone 5

Every smartphone maker dreams of iPhone-like success, but only Samsung's Galaxy S series has approached the iPhone's popularity. One company hoping to move in that direction is Sony, with its high-end Xperia Z. Does it stand a chance next to the iPhone 5? Let's take a look.

Size

Dimensions

139 x 71 x 7.9 mm

123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm

The iPhone 5 is larger than previous iPhones, but it's still much smaller than the Xperia Z. Some customers find huge phones like the Xperia Z to be unwieldy, while others appreciate the extra screen real estate. We'd recommend handling both and deciding for yourself.

Weight

Weight	146 g (5.15 oz)	112 g (3.95 oz)

The iPhone 5 is lighter. The Xperia Z draws extra heft from its glass back, which helps to give it a premium feel.

Display

XPERIA Z Iphone 5

Type	TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors	LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density)	640 x 1136 pixels, 4.0 inches (~326 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch	Yes, up to 10 fingers	Yes
Protection	Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass	Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
	- Timescape UI - Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

The Xperia Z joins the Droid DNA and Huawei Ascend D2 in the 440 pixels per inch (PPI) club. Is a 1080p phone overkill, or do those extra pixels really enhance the experience? The jury is still out.

Processor & Chpset

OS	Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.2 (Jelly Bean)	iOS 6
Chipset	Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064	Apple A6
CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait	Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU	Adreno 320	PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)

Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS	No
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS

The Xperia Z has the same Snapdragon S4 Pro found in the Nexus 4 and LG Optimus G. It screams.

Apple's A6 doesn't look as good on paper. But it zips through apps and media in iOS 6, giving iPhone 5 owners few performance complaints.

RAM

The Xperia Z doubles the iPhone's RAM, with 2 GB.

Storage

You can buy Apple's handset in multiple internal storage options, but you can expand the Xperia Z's 16 GB with a microSD card.

Wireless

2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C6602, C6603	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - GSM A1428
		CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - GSM A1428
	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C6602	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO - CDMA A1429
4G Network	LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - C6603	LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100 - GSM A1428 or LTE 850 / 1800 / 2100 - GSM A1429
		LTE 700 / 850 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 - CDMA A1429

If your local carrier supports it, both phones will get speedy LTE mobile data.

Battery

Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery	Non-removable Li-Po 1440 mAh battery (5.45 Wh)
Stand-by	Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G)	Up to 225 h (2G) / Up to 225 h (3G)
Talk time	Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)	Up to 8 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)
Music play	Up to 40 h	Up to 40 h

The Xperia Z's battery holds more juice, but it also powers a display with over a million more pixels than the iPhone 5's. We'll need to wait for hands-on time with Sony's offering before drawing conclusions about battery life.

Cameras

Primary	13.1 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash	8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, HDR, sweep panorama	Simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection, panorama, HDR
Video	Yes, 1080p@30fps, continuous autofocus, video light, video stabilizer, HDR	Yes, 1080p@30fps, LED video light, video stabilization, geo-tagging
Secondary	Yes, 2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps	Yes, 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular

Megapixels are only one element of great pictures, but the Xperia Z soundly beats the iPhone 5 in that department.

Intangibles

The Xperia Z's IP55/IP57 ratings mean that it is dustproof and can soak in three feet (0.91 meters) of water for 30 minutes and keep on ticking. Perhaps this could come in handy if you spend lots of time at the beach or are clumsy with your beverages.

If your priority is portability, then the light iPhone 5 is your winner. It's 34 g lighter than the Xperia Z, a hair thinner, and has a much smaller surface.

Xperia Z Iphone

FEATURES	OS	Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.2 (Jelly Bean)	iOS 6
	Chipset	Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064	Apple A6
	CPU	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait	Dual-core 1.2 GHz
	GPU	Adreno 320	PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
	Messaging	SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email	iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
	Browser	HTML5	HTML (Safari)
	Radio	Stereo FM radio with RDS	No
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS	Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
	Java	Yes, via Java MIDP emulator	No
	Colors	Black, White, Purple	Black/Slate, White/Silver
		- SNS integration - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player - MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input	- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Siri natural language commands and dictation - iCloud cloud service - Twitter and Facebook integration - TV-out - Maps - iBooks PDF reader - Audio/video player/editor - Organizer - Document viewer - Image viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial/command - Predictive text input

Summing up

Which is better? The iPhone 5's simple, unified, and familiar experience? Or the Xperia Z's gargantuan size and raw power? Half the fun is in deciding for yourself.

If you're drawing blanks, then perhaps you'll want to cast your net wider, and include the Nexus 4 or Galaxy S III in you considerations.

source:gizmag

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