Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Vs Sony Xperia Z1

Here is a Summary of Product Comparison

Specifications	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact	Sony Xperia Z1
Price	Rs 31,500+	Rs 36,500+
Design/Form	Candy Bar	Candy Bar
Dimension	127×64.9×9.5mm	144.4×73.9×8.5mm
Weight	137grams	169grams
Display	4.3-inches	5.0-inches
Touchscreen Type	Capacitive	Capacitive
Resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Internal Memory	16GB	16GB
Expandable Memory	64GB MicroSD/SDXC	64GB MicroSD/SDXC
RAM Memory	2GB	2GB
Camera	20.7-megapixel	20.7-megapixel
Front Camera	2-megapixel	2-megapixel
Video Resolution	1080p	1080p
Digital Zoom	8x Digital Zoom	8x Digital Zoom
Connectivity  Features	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless  technology, DLNA Certified,  Micro USB High speed 2.0,  Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Hotspot  functionality, aGPS, ANT  wireless technology	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless  technology, DLNA  Certified, Micro USB High  speed 2.0, Wi-Fi with Wi-  Fi Hotspot functionality,  aGPS, ANT wireless  technology
Battery	Li-ion 2300mAh	Li-ion 3000mAh
Talk Time	18 hours	14 hours
Standby Time	670 hours	880 hours
Processor	2.2GHz Quad-Core  Qualcomm MSM8974  Snapdragon 800 Processor	2.2GHz Quad-Core  Qualcomm MSM8974  Snapdragon 800  Processor
Operating System	Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Want to Buy	Buy at Amazon.in Buy at Flipkart	Buy at Amazon.in  Buy at Flipkart

Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is a powerful and high-functionality smartphones from Sony. Xperia Z1 Compact launched in the year 2014 and Xperia Z1 launched in 2013, in India. For Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, vivid color options are offered when compared to the handset of Sony Xperia Z1. Xperia Z1 Compact is available in black, pink, white, and lime colors whereas Xperia Z1 smartphone come in three different colors like purple, white, and black.

The colorful series of Xperia Z1 Compact handsets are brilliant in looks compared to Xperia Z1 colored handsets. The only variant color in Xperia Z1 is purple, well, if you are fond of having a colorful smartphone then go for Xperia Z1 Compact. Coming to the price, the smartphone Xperia Z1 Compact price in India will cost Rs.31, 682 and Xperia Z1 price in India will cost you Rs.36, 299.

Let’s check-out the differences and similarities that could be seen in Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone.

Disparity in Design and Display

The smartphone launched till now by Sony Xperia has been of same design and looks. There is no innovative in design or style of the smartphone. When it comes to body design, both the smartphones Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact is almost same to look. But the device differs in size and weight, Xperia Compact weighs little light compared to Xperia Z1 smartphone. Xperia Z1 Compact measure in a dimension of 127 x 64.9 x 9.5mm whereas Xperia Z1 measure in a dimension of 144.4 x 73.9 x 8.5mm. Even there is also a difference in weight of the smartphones, Xperia Z1 weighs 169grams and Xperia Z1 Compact weighs 137grams. In addition, Xperia Z1 Compact is a mini smartphone whereas Xperia Z1 is a bigger smartphone with smart looks.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact has 4.3- inches (10.92 cm) Full HD Triluminos touch screen display and is supported with the X-Reality technology ideally suitable for mobile picture engine and also has Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass for protection of the screen. Other than this, the smartphone is a water and dust resistant device IP55/58 that are built with durable tempered glass and aluminum frame. Other than this, the smartphone is a water and dust resistant device IP55/58 which are built with durable tempered glass and aluminum frame.

The smartphone Xperia Z1 from Sony features 5.0- inches (12.7 cm) Full HD Triluminos touch screen display supported with the X-Reality technology for mobile picture engine and has shatterproof and scratch-resistant glass. In this large screen display play, watch, and do many more things comfortably in this smartphone. Like Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z1 is also water resistant and dust resistant device which features with durable tempered glass and aluminum frame. Pixel density is very low in Xperia Z1 Compact when compared with Xperia Z1 due to the small screen.

Has Same Camera Features 

Camera is a highlight of these two smartphones, both have better and enhanced quality camera. From 20.7MP camera with dynamic features are offered in Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1 smartphones. Capture every moment beautifully in this high-pixel camera of smartphone and shoot high-quality videos of rich format.  Other than rear camera, there is also front-facing camera in both the smartphones of Xperia. The main purpose of front-end camera usually for video calling so even in Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact, front-end camera is for video calling that gives 1080p viewing quality.

Rich Quality Picture and Video

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact features 20.7 megapixel camera supported with Sony Exmor RS for mobile image sensor. Capture subject beautifully in any environmental condition, and shoot blur-free videos w without any vagueness. While Sony Xperia Z1also has in-built 20.7 megapixel camera with Sony Exmor RS image sensor. Even the supporting features provided for these smartphones are same and you can take incredibly beautiful videos as well as pictures from this camera of Xperia Z1. There is 2MP front-facing camera in both Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact. The front-end camera has 1080p video quality and is used for video calling purpose.

Similar Connectivity Features and Social Apps

The connectivity features embedded in Xperia Z1 Compact includes Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology, DLNA Certified, Micro USB High speed 2.0, Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality, aGPS, ANT wireless technology, etc…  The connectivity features of Sony Xperia Z1 and Sony Xperia Z1 Compact are same. Even the social applications preloaded in Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1 are same. The social apps include Facebook, Twitter, Google Play, Google Chrome, Google Voice Search, Google Maps, Web browser (WebKit), Google search, Google Talk, etc…. With connectivity features be connected to the internet and through social applications be in touch with people you know personally professionally.

Same Memory Storage Space and varied Battery Life

The memory capacity of these two smartphones of Sony Xperia is similar and there is no difference. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1comes with 16GB flash memory with 2GB RAM support and up to 64GB the external memory can be extended using SDXC and MicroSD memory card.  Store digital files, documents and other data in Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact high-capacity storage space. Although being, smaller in size and bigger in length, both Xperia Z1 series smartphone have similar storage space built in it.

In any electronic device, standby time is most important to check. If there is no good battery capacity in the device then it comes harder to use it for a longer time. Keeping in mind, Sony is offering high-stamina battery in Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact. Sony Xperia Z1 bundled with long lasting battery Li-ion 3000mAh which offers talk time of 14 hours and standby time 880 hours, whereas Xperia Z1 Compact has Li-ion 2300mAh battery which provides 11 hours of talk time and standby time up to 550. The battery performance of both the smartphones is similar and there is no much difference.  Without getting worry of frequent charging the phone, you can use these smartphones for longer hours.

Similar High-Functionality Processor and Upgradable OS

The most important thing in gadgets is its processor; it shows the quality and performance of the device. In Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact get smooth and powerful speedy performance. The smartphones of Sony Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact powered by 2.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Processor. The operating system on which Xperia smartphones run on Android v4.4.2 (KitKat).

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