Released in January 2014, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone encompasses great features.
The smartphone comes equipped with enhanced hardware and software specs, which offer superior performance to the potential user. In comparison, the Sony Xperia Z2 is readily available at all smartphone and mobile retailers, network carriers and e-commerce sites.
Those who were planning to purchase any one of the above-mentioned smartphones, can find below their specs and features compared, to help one make an informed decision.
Display, size and Exterior
The Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone encompasses a 4.3-inch IPS LCD screen, having a resolution of 720×1280 pixels. The resolution is good, when compared to the screen size of the Z1 Compact smartphone. It offers a pixel density of 342-ppi in comparison to the 424-ppi pixel density of the Xperia Z2 smartphone. The superior pixel density is due to the high resolution of 1080×1920 pixels of the 5.2-inch display of the Xperia Z2 smartphone. The Z1 Compact is the mini version of the Xperia Z1 smartphone. Therefore, a small screen is expected in the smartphone.
In terms of the weight and thickness, the Z1 Compact smartphone is available at 137 grams and 0.37 inches respectively. In comparison, the Z2 smartphone is available at a weight of 163 grams and is 0.32 inches thick. Despite having a sleek body, the Z2 weighs more than the Z1 Compact smartphone.
However, both these smartphones come with water and dust resistant features. Sony has successfully managed to equip both its smartphones with IP 58 certification. In addition, the Xperia Z2 screen has a scratch-resistant glass.
Hardware and Software
A quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 Krait 400 processor, running at a speed of 2.3GHz, powers the Xperia Z2 smartphone. The 3GB RAM is an added bonus to the potential user. In comparison, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact draws power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad core Krait 400 processor, running at a speed of 2.2GHz, coupled with a RAM of 2GB.
The Xperia Z1 Compact encompasses an Android version 4.3 Jelly Bean operating system that can be upgraded to higher versions of the Android based operating systems. In comparison, the newly released Xperia Z2 comprises of an Android based version 4.4.2 KitKat operating system.
Camera
Both these smartphones come equipped with massive 20.7MP primary sensors and LED flash lights. However, the front facing camera marks the difference between the two smartphones. The Xperia Z1 Compact features a 2MP front facing camera, whereas, the Xperia Z2 comes with a 2.2MP front facing sensor.
Another difference lies in the ability to shoot 4K videos that is a feature in the Z2 smartphone. In comparison, the Z1 Compact can record HD videos at 1080p only. However, both smartphones come with standard features, such as, digital image stabilization, face detection, geo tagging, digital zoom, panorama, HDR and autofocus.
Memory and Battery
Both these smartphones come with 16GB internal memory. Moreover, both come with external memory enhancement slots. However, the difference is in the expandable memory, as the Z1 Compact offers memory enhancement up to 64GB as compared to the 128GB memory expansion of the Xperia Z2 smartphone.
In terms of battery, the Xperia Z1 Compact comes with a decent 2300 mAh battery unit. In comparison, the Xperia Z2 comes equipped with a better 3200 mAh battery unit. However, both these smartphones come with non-removable battery units.
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