Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/7/2024 12:28 PM, updated: 4/7/2024 12:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G X Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)15% Thinner	vs	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	405 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.5"25% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 12MP + 8MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.76" inches31% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP14 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh45% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z3 D6616 32GB, Sony Pegasus	Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G SM-G781B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Europe)	India
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2014	10/2/2020, Announced: 9/23/2020
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	74.5 x 159.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.29 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	700nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 543986 (v8) Geekbench: 3296 (v5.1) GFXBench: 45fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,12)	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat19 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°13mm1/3"1.12µm 8MP telephoto f/2.476mm1/4.5"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@60fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.74" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	740 hours (30.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Copper, Silver Green • 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 M3/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes	• Colors: Lavender, Mint, Navy, White, Red, Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z3 (32GB)	Galaxy S20 FE 5G (SM-G781B/DS 128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.503W/kg (head), 1.355W/kg (body)