Difference Between iPhone 6 Plus and Sony Xperia Z3 Plus

Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Sony Xperia Z3 Plus are two beautiful smartphones that really need a comparison to understand the difference between them and make an informed purchase decision. There are a number of differences between iPhone 6 and Sony Xperia Z3 Plus such as processor power, camera, display, etc. The Apple iPhone 6 plus was launched alongside the Apple iPhone 6 in September 2014. The highlighting feature of the iPhone is its operating system, the iOS 8, which is user-friendly, smooth, and efficient. If you go by the technical specifications, the processor power, camera features, and resolution are higher for the Xperia Z3+ than the iPhone 6 Plus. Even though these values are high, the iPhone 6 Plus is in some aspects way better due to the optimization of the processor and the software. A feature of Xperia Z3 Plus that gives an edge over the iPhone 6 Plus is the water and dust proof, which is not there in iPhone 6 Plus.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus Review – Features of Sony Xperia Z3 Plus

Sony launched the Xperia Z3 Plus, which has minor improvements from its predecessor, the Xperia Z3, on 26 May 2015. The improvements are minor but make the Z3 Plus a better phone and competitive phone. Looking at the external features; the dimensions of the phone are 146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm. The phone is slimmer than the Xperia Z3 and has a thickness of 6.9 mm and weighs only 144 g. The size of the display is 5.2 inches, and the display resolution is 1080p full HD (1920 × 1080 pixels). The pixel density is 424 ppi, and the display is an IPS panel that has improved the viewing angle. The display is also powered by Triluminos, Display, Live Color LED and X-Reality Engine for more natural, sharp and vivid colors. The phone body ratio is 71%.

Moving on to cameras of Xperia Z3 Plus; the front camera is of 5 Megapixels, which is an improvement from the front camera used in Xperia Z3 that was only 2.2 Megapixels, with 25 mm wide angle lens for a wider selfie. The rear camera is 20.7 Megapixels with 25mm wide angle G lens that is wider than most competitive phones and captures photo that are crisp and sharp. Both cameras use Exmor RS image sensor. The superior Auto Scene Recognition adjusts settings for the best picture, steady shot with Intelligent Active Mode. It also has an aperture of f/2.0 and an ISO rating of 12800 with a large image processor of 1/2.3 which is great for low light shots. 4K ultra high definition video enables high-resolution video (3840 x 2160) that can be played back on 4K TV or projector via MHL 3.0 connector. The magnetic pin has also been removed to produce a seamless phone.

The Xperia Z3 Plus boasts of the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 64 bit Octa core processor, with a RAM RAM memory of 3 GB and a storage of 32 GB. One of the phone’s features is that there are no more rubber flaps covering the Micro USB port, which itself is now waterproof . The Xperia Z3 Plus is designed to be waterproof and dust resistant at an IP65/IP68 rating. It can be submersed in water for 30min at a depth of 1.5m. This means that it is spill resistant and can work under any weather condition.

Looking at another important feature, the battery; the battery capacity is 2930 mAh, which can last for two days due to optimization done on the phone. For the connectivity of the phone, Wi-Fi MIMO technology ensures faster speeds, and the LTE/4G modem provides speeds that can reach up to 300 Mbps. To provide entertainment, the Xperia Z3 Plus has Hi-Res Audio that reproduces studio quality sound. DSEE HXTM reproduces near Hi-Resolution Audio for music tracks. The Xperia Z3 Plus also is capable of digital noise cancelling technology that cancels noise by 98% on headsets. The new LDAC feature transmits high-quality wireless audio, with three times more data transfer speed via Bluetooth. DUALSHOCK®4 Wireless Controller takes advantage of your home Wi-Fi to connect to PS4 for an unparalleled gaming experience.

IPhone 6 Plus Review – Features of iPhone 6 Plus

The Apple launched the  iPhone 6 plus alongside the iPhone 6 in September 2014. The iPhones are known for their sleek look and the iPhone 6 Plus is no different. The body of the iPhone 6 Plus is an aluminum unibody design. The screen size of the iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches diagonally and the dimensions of the phone are 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm. The thickness of the iPhone 6 P;us is 7.1 mm. The weight of the phone is 172 g. The screen to body ratio is 67.91 %. The display is an IPS LCD LED-backlit type. The display resolution too is 1080p full HD (1,080 x 1,920 pixels). The pixel density of the phone is 401 ppi. Apple calls this display a retina display. The iPhone 6 Plus comes with ion strengthened display, where durability has increased. The contrast ratio is 1403:1, which is a vast improvement from the previous models. The SRGB color gamut is 90.5% and the brightness is 572.13cd/m2. The screen produces bright, vibrant colors, which can be viewed in daylight as well. The display also provides dual domain pixel that gives way to a better viewing angle. As the display of this phone is large, Apple has introduced two new features as well. They are reachability and display zoom. Also, the phone has Scratch-resistant glass and Oleophobic coating. The iPhone 6 Plus comes in gold, gray, and silver colors.

Looking at the cameras of iPhone 6 Plus, the rear camera is a 8 Megapixels iSight camera with 1.5µ pixels and the flash is Dual LED. In the front, the phone holds a camera of 1.2 Megapixels. The camera is capable of handling optical image stabilization for handheld blur-free shots. The aperture is f/2.2 and the camera sensor size is 1/3.” The front facing camera is 1.2 Megapixels. The video resolution is 1080p at 60fps.

Coming to the processing power, the iPhone 6 Plus is powered by 64 bit A8 Dual core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen., 64-bit processor that is 50% more energy efficient than the A7 processor. The graphics processor is PowerVR GX6450. A M8 motion sensor is also available as to calculate the distance speed and elevation. The storage capacity of the phone comes in 16, 64, and 128 GB. The built in storage is a maximum of 128GB and the system RAM is 1GB. No external storage is available with this phone.

A special feature of the iPhone is the Touch ID, which is convenient as the need is only to rest the finger for a fingerprint scan. iPhone 6 Plus is one of the latest iPhone to carry NFC. Also, the battery capacity of the phone is 2915 mAh.

What is the difference between iPhone 6 Plus and Sony Xperia Z3 Plus?

The iPhone 6 Plus is a larger phone than the Sony Xperia Z3 Plus according to the dimensions.

Display Size:

iPhone 6 Plus: The display size of the iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5 inches diagonally.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The display size of Sony Xperia Z3 Plus is 5.2 inch diagonally.

Dimensions:

iPhone 6 Plus: The dimensions of iPhone 6 Plus are 158.1 x 77.8 x 7.1 mm, which is slightly bigger than Xperia Z3 Plus

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The dimensions of Xperia Z3 Plus are 146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm

Weight:

iPhone 6 Plus: The iPhone is a heavier phone that weighs 172 g.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The weight of Sony Xperia Z3 Plus is 144 g.

Special Features:

iPhone 6 Plus: Scratch-resistant glass and the Oleophobic coating are special features of the iPhone. The Touch ID of the iPhone is a unique feature.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The Xperia Z3 Plus is dust resistant and waterproof.

Display Pixel Density:

iPhone 6 Plus: The pixel density of the iPhone is 401ppi.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The pixel density of Sony Xperia Z3 Plus is 424 ppi.

RAM:

iPhone 6 Plus: The RAM of the 6 Plus is 1 GB.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: Sony Xperia Z3 Plus Ram is 3 GB.

Processor:

iPhone 6 Plus: The iPhone is powered by 64-bit A8 Dual core, 1400 MHz, Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen., 64-bit processor.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The Sony Xperia Z3 Plus has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor with 64 bit Octa core processor that has to be faster according to the specs.

Storage:

iPhone 6 Plus: The iPhone is available in 16, 64, and 128 GB capacities.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The Sony Xperia Z3 Plus has 32 GB storage. Sony Xperia Z3 Plus can support expandable storage up to 128 GB.

Operating System:

iPhone 6 Plus: iPhone 6 Plus runs the latest Apple’s proprietor operating system, the iOS 8.1

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: Xperia Z3 Plus runs the Android 5.0 Lollipop

Camera:

iPhone 6 Plus: The iPhone 6 Plus has 8 Megapixels rear camera and 1.2 Megapixels front camera.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The rear camera of the Xperia Z3 Plus is 20.7 Megapixels. and the front camera is 5 Megapixels. The Aperture of the Xperia Z3 Plus is higher, and it is capable of shooting with a wider lens.

Battery:

iPhone 6 Plus: The battery capacity of the iPhone is 2915 mAh.

Sony Xperia Z3 Plus: The battery capacity is 2930 mAh that can last for two days.

Summary:

iPhone 6 Plus vs Sony Xperia Z3 Plus

When you compare the technical specifications of iPhone 6 Plus and Xperia Z3 Plus, the Xperia Z3 Plus outperforms the iPhone by a long way in many areas. The camera, the processor, and the RAM are all better on the paper for Sony. However, due to the better optimization of the iPhone hardware with the software that it runs on them, the performance of the iPhone cannot be compared based on the specs alone. The efficiency, usability, stability, and quality of the iPhone is better than many phones that have a high end specs than iPhone. The user friendliness of the iOS 8 is better than the Android OS. So the user has to make his own choice between the above two phones based on his preference. Also, the iPhone 6 Plus has been one of the most expensive phones in the mobile market.

Images Courtesy:

1. Sony Xperia Z3 Plus via Sony Website
2. iPhone 6 Plus via Apple Website