Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303) vs Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia T2 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/15/2014 1:25 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:47 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

21Points Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim) Compare Sony Xperia T2 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

1 Advantage Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	vs	21 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
+6"15% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)140% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+152 grams (5.32 ounces)13% Lighter
7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)5% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+424 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP62% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.3 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)15% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP125% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHL-3Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo/video only main camera

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Other model names	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Single-sim, Sony Tianchi	Sony Xperia Z3 D6633, Sony D6633, Sony Pegasus
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	3/1/2014	9/1/2014
Depth	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	83.8 x 165.2 millimeters (3.3 x 6.5 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	152 grams (5.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)	1 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x720 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	16 hours
Standby	380 hours (15.8 days)	480 hours (20 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS camera sensor • 3D Surround Sound • Sony Clear Audio+ • 50GB Box cloud storage • ANT+ support	• Colors: Black, White, Copper • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M4/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia T2 Ultra (D5303)	Sony Xperia Z3 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.22W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.22W/kg (head), 1.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered