Sony Xperia Z3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5 – PC World

 

Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 is currently the only flagship smartphones leading companies, which were officially unveiled in 2015 (model Galaxy S6 Edge continues to treat more as a curiosity, which, along with Galaxy Note 4 may pave a new direction for smartphones). This chart-topping device characterized by a very powerful platform, for which we must pay a lot

Samsung Galaxy S5 : 32 GB: 2999 zł
Sony Xperia Z3 : 3149 zł

However, if you do not have that kind of money, or simply believe that the adoption of such a sum on a smartphone is a gross exaggeration, we can go the other way, ie. to consider the purchase of one of the last year’s flagship Android smartphone. We offer Samsung Galaxy S5 , or Sony Xperia Z3 .

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Sony Xperia Z3 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5: price

In the case of the younger of the Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z3 , but when it was already half-year Apple iPhone 6, we are now dealing with a surprising situation: the device is much more expensive than the date of its launch. Fortunately, when it comes to smartphones flagship Android operating under the control of the matter is quite different:

Samsung Galaxy S5 buy the 16 GB version has a little over 1500 zł
Sony Xperia Z3 buy for less than 1700 zł

The difference between the premiere and the current was about 100 zł higher for smartphone Samsung.

Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5: design

Sony has long stands for waterproof and dustproof construction. It is no different in the case of the model Xperia Z3 . Importantly, for the first time in the history of a similar solution with respect to the flagship decided to also use the Samsung. However, comparing the two devices, we can see one very important difference for some users. Although the two models are not afraid of dust, whereas the degree of water resistance Xperia Z3 is a much higher level (1.5 meters under water for up to 30 minutes versus 1 meter for 30 minutes, of course, the data relate immersion in fresh water). In addition, it is worth noting that in addition to protecting caps micro-USB port an important element associated with waterproof Galaxy S5 is the back cover that can be removed. Indeed, if you set up a floating carelessly with your device may encounter an unpleasant surprise. In the case of Xperia Z3 we deal only with the caps.

Sony Xperia Z3 has more slim design (7.3 mm vs. 8.1 mm) which is immediately felt. The device is slightly larger (146 x 72 mm versus 142 x 72.5 mm) and heavier (152 g versus 145 g). Here, however, the differences are so small that they do not matter.

Extremely important difference to the housing, and more specifically the material from which it was made. Smartphone Xperia Z3 offers a combination of glass with aluminum, and the housing Galaxy S5 is made of plastic. Holding the Sony equipment in hand, we have the impression that we have high-end device. In the case of Samsung’s hardware is not so. This is a serious setback Samsung, as the device aspiring to be the best smartphone on the market (the main competitor of Apple iPhone 5S) should also be properly presented.

Naskakując on this element Galaxy S5 worth but also mention the positive aspect of the use of plastic. The back cover (in total although plastic is pleasant to the touch and highly susceptible to contamination) if necessary (eg if. It seriously scratched) can easily be replaced. In addition, more importantly, it ensures that the battery is easily replaceable.