(GSM Insider) - HTC One vs Sony Xperia Z vs Sony Xperia ZL - Ultimate Specs Comparison.
If you are saying that HTC One is going to success, then you should consider about the Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL before making any comment. It won't be easy for HTC One since the Sony Xperia Z is a well-balanced competitor after all. The design of HTC One brings a breakthrough to smartphone especially with the stereo speakers in the front. So you can enjoy the extremely fine music even with loud speakers.
On the other hand, Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL are a pair of sibling with powerful specs and features. Sony Xperia Z is a waterproof and dustproof device. The waterproof feature is not only for water splashes but for you to use it underwater while swimming and diving. Sony Xperia ZL provides another choice if you want a device with compact design. It was a wise move from Sony to roll out two choices at the same time.
The HTC One aka HTC M7 goes head to head with the Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL in our latest specs comparison. You can find out the differences between HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL at below:
HTC One
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Sony Xperia Z
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Sony Xperia ZL
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Display size
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4.7 inches
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5 inches
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5 inches
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Resolution and ppi
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1920 x 1080 (468ppi)
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1920 x 1080 (441ppi)
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1920 x 1080 (441ppi)
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Processor
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1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T
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1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
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1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
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Core
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Quad-core
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Quad-core
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Quad-core
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GPU
| Adreno 320 |
Adreno 320
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Adreno 320
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RAM
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2GB
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2GB
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2GB
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Internal Memory
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32/64GB
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16GB
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16GB
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MicroSD Expansion
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No
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Yes, up to 32GB
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Yes, up to 64GB
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User Interface
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HTC Sense 5
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Xperia UI
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Xperia UI
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OS Version
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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
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Front Camera
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Ultrapixel Camera with LED Flash
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13MP with LED Flash
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13MP with LED Flash
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Rear Camera
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2.1MP
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2MP
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2MP
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4G LTE
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Yes (market dependent)
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Yes (market dependent)
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Yes (market dependent)
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NFC
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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GPS
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Yes, with GLONASS
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Yes, with GLONASS
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Yes, with GLONASS
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Bluetooth
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Yes, 4.0
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Yes, 4.0
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Yes, 4.0
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Dimension
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137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm
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139 x 71 x 7.9 mm
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131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm
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Weight
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143g
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146g
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151g
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Battery
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2300mAh
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2330mAh
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2370mAh
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When HTC One goes head to head with both Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL, it successfully defeated both Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL in the resolution war. HTC One with a 4.7-inch display while Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL with 5-inch display. So the HTC One is more toward a smartphone while Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL are more toward the phablet. The displays of HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and Sony ZL with 1080p Full HD resolution, but the pixels per inch (ppi) is the main difference. HTC One with 468ppi which is the highest in the market while Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL with the "standard" 441 ppi.
Processor, RAM and GPU
HTC One packs with 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 APQ8064T quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM while Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL pack with 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM. The Snapdragon 600 is said to be 40% better than the Snapdragon S4 Pro although both also quad-core processors. Both Snapdragon 600 and Snapdragon S4 Pro feature Adreno 320 GPU.
Internal memory and MicroSD expansion
The said thing about the HTC One is it doesn't support MicroSD expansion just like the HTC One X and HTC One X+. HTC One comes with two versions include HTC One 32GB and HTC One 64GB. If you need a large space, then should go for Sony Xperia Z or Sony Xpeia ZL. Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL have 16GB of build in memory as well as supported MicroSD expansion up to 64GB.
Camera
In the camera between HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL. No way Sony siblings are going to win this competition even with the Exmor RS sensor. The HTC One packs with an HTC Ultrapixel camera. The Ultrapixel camera brings the megapixel competition to an end. The HTC One really revolutionized the smartphone industry.
Operating system
The HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL all running on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The difference is HTC One is running on HTC Sense 5 while Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL are running on Xperia UI.
Other specs and features
HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL have the standard specs like Bluetooth, WiFi, USB and GPS. All three devices are compatible with LTE network but depends on local carriers.
Size and weight
Sony Xperia Z is still the thinnest among all three devices with the 7.9mm while HTC One with 9.3mm and followed by Sony Xperia ZL with 9.8mm.
If you wish to purchase either one of these three devices, hope that this ultimate comparison between HTC One, Sony Xperia Z and Sony Xperia ZL.
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