Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Sony Xperia Z: When worlds collide

31 March 2013
If you’ve been paying attention – and we know you have – there’s no way you couldn’t have noticed that for a good ten days or so we’ve all been on and on about two phones. Now, we’re about to make it three...

Sort by:

  • D
  • AnonD-192808
  • Mfx
  • 03 Oct 2013

I don't understand, How Sony get worst picture more than Samsung. While Galaxy S4 using "sony imx 135" camera?

    • D
    • AnonD-171823
    • TSP
    • 21 Sep 2013

    bullshit, 09 Sep 2013S4 active is still alive.......:-p Sry....dude... Dude,
    We are comparing this 2 phones, dun take other phone to become 2 vs 1 comparison.

      • A
      • Android Man
      • dQi
      • 16 Sep 2013

      having had both phones. i can honestly say they are both awesome phones.

      they both have good points and bad.

      Samsung nice loud ringtones and speaker.
      Sony waterproof.

      But the thing i experienced on my S4 is over heating. so far touch wood, my xperia Z is cool and not got hot.

      camera tricks on S4, top notch.
      Xperia Z camera is very good.

      overall a great phone. well worth it. so tough to choose.

        • p
        • prince
        • 0CW
        • 15 Sep 2013

        dear friends sony Experia is the best phone now

          • ?
          • Anonymous
          • Xry
          • 10 Sep 2013

          Lol Samsung fanboys

            • b
            • bullshit
            • tUp
            • 09 Sep 2013

            mustak, 10 Jun 2013samsung s4 is best but, sony xperia z... Is very best why... moreS4 active is still alive.......:-p
            Sry....dude...

              • D
              • AnonD-115431
              • yXI
              • 02 Sep 2013

              Jashan Brar, 03 Aug 2013Xperia is best because of its bravia engineBravia engine? Pffft thats a marketing scam! Its pretty much using SLCD 2 with brighter contrast. Samsungs super amoled HD is so much better. Its pixel and color density is so much higher than xperia that in sunlight it makes a hugeee difference.

                • D
                • AnonD-115431
                • yXI
                • 02 Sep 2013

                Sony xperia z looks good however inside the good looking phone it has nothing that beats the galaxy s4... in my opinion I think galaxy s4 is a much better phone and it deserves the title as king of android 2013

                  • z
                  • zoe
                  • JC{
                  • 31 Aug 2013

                  I have both an s4 a Sony Z but much perfer my s4 any day lol an the camera on the Z an no were as good as the s4 an typeing on the z is crap but screen is nicer then s4 an feels more comfy an is water resistant an a nicer body then s4

                    • z
                    • zoe
                    • JC{
                    • 31 Aug 2013

                    I have both an s4 a Sony Z but much perfer my s4 any day lol an the camera on the Z an no were as good as the s4 an typeing on the z is crap but screen is nicer then s4 an feels more comfy an is water resistant an a nicer body then s4

                      • D
                      • AnonD-79109
                      • K6w
                      • 29 Aug 2013

                      I bought a samsung s4 first. Though technically its battery should last longer and it has a better processor n stuff so it should be smoother. But my experience with samsung has been so bad that I had to exchange my phone for an xperia because my budget wouldn't let me get the HTC one, which I should've bought initially itself coz in the end I ended up spending the same amount on 2 phones.

                      The battery life of s4 was really bad. Like in 7-8 hrs of heavy use it would reduce by 80%.. On standby it would drop by 20% every 2hrs.. I couldn't even get through a day.. Whats the point of all those features if you have to switch each one of them off to get through one day of use.. N s4 heats up like so bad.. It becomes really hot, I was worried that my phone would blow up.. N it lags and hangs alot.. specially in the browser.. Was not at all satisfied with the product..

                      Though xperia z is not the best, mine got scratched by one fall, that too a very lil fall, and the display is not the best but it definitely doesn't have issues like the s4.. Thank God for that..
                      I would still prefer the HTC one.. Coming from HTC one x..

                        • A
                        • Ageely
                        • 64b
                        • 25 Aug 2013

                        From my experiment , Sony is durable and reliable device than Samsung

                          • l
                          • lil me
                          • t7X
                          • 24 Aug 2013

                          Timnesia, 31 Jul 2013Tell me, can you make a phonecall in the shower with an s4?... moreders an s4 active.. u can bring it to your shower room

                            • c
                            • channa
                            • X}t
                            • 20 Aug 2013

                            Timnesia, 31 Jul 2013Tell me, can you make a phonecall in the shower with an s4?... moreI think that you are really busy.because that answering calls when showering.oh my god lllllooooooooolllllll

                              • D
                              • AnonD-162317
                              • vmG
                              • 19 Aug 2013

                              AnonD-106818, 18 Apr 2013better screen? a little kernel can give you the colors TRUL... moreDISPLAY: No, the Xperia Z cannot match the S4's from any point of view.

                              Features: At least they're there, better than Sony's offerings, which are what, none?

                              Battery: Stamina mode won't help that much, 2600mAh over useless modes anyday (not to mention lower power during usage)

                              Ergonomics: Slightly smaller body and rounded corners make it easier to hold, its not all about materials.

                              Updates: Samsung has updated the flagship S1 to 2.3.6 check your facts, and even something like the arc s doesn't get 4.1 whereas the S2 got 4.1.2 (they came out in 2011)

                              Bottomline:
                              You are just another fan-boy trying to protect Sony's bad offerings

                              S4 wins on almost every occasion (a long distance lead) whereas where it didn't win, it was never a distant second.

                              Go home Sony fanboy, you are drunk.

                                • D
                                • AnonD-162317
                                • vmG
                                • 19 Aug 2013

                                Anonymous, 04 Aug 2013In gsmarena comparison of s4 & xperia z almost in all c... moreYes, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is in fact much better (by the review and in the real world), however, the ratings are determined by the public, meaning that so many fanboys and brainless people simply vote 10/10 on every aspect of the Sony Xperia Z. So in simple, its just the work of the fanboys rather than how good it actually is (when it is actually not)

                                  • j
                                  • jigs
                                  • X0$
                                  • 15 Aug 2013

                                  i like simple and intelligent phone like iphone but iphone is bot made for india, samsung only copy good phones, however s4 is good but it has somnay unwanted & useless features, i like sony z, i want to buy it, but just waiting for some more up gradation on it, like it needs more bright and high contrast display, and need fast camara opining with separate button. 4.7" screen size. and last but not least it would be great if sony introduce their own OS... then it will be complete phone where all others phones have to copy it or give up...

                                    • r
                                    • rambo
                                    • wHT
                                    • 06 Aug 2013

                                    Be happy with your 'plastic' smartphone, damdung fanboys.

                                      • ?
                                      • Anonymous
                                      • fCD
                                      • 04 Aug 2013

                                      In gsmarena comparison of s4 & xperia z almost in all cat. S4 is winner still gsm's overall rating for z is higher how's this?

                                        • J
                                        • Jashan Brar
                                        • rJH
                                        • 03 Aug 2013

                                        Xperia is best because of its bravia engine