iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy Alpha vs. Xperia Z3 Compact: Three kings

13 October 2014
We're looking for the best phone with a sub-5" screen. At a time when the best features seem to only come with the largest display, there's a strange, almost rebellious feel to it. No need to tell you, we're enjoying it. The Apple iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy Alpha and the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact are...

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  • 06 Nov 2014

Android Man, 25 Oct 2014Apple make me laugh. Iphone 4, then the new one better came... moreeven though that 4/4s/5/5s/6/6+ are dual core there chip-set is different every model of iPhone, even iPhone only have a dual core processor not like ANDROID the iPhone unit is not LAGGED not like SAMSUNG :D

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    • June
    • PT}
    • 05 Nov 2014

    Android's smartphones are laggy....
    Apple is more true..the dual-core inside even outdo the quad-core processors!!!

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      • AnonD-297545
      • nB1
      • 30 Oct 2014

      AnonD-319632, 20 Oct 2014Z3's camera & photography segments are not as unique as... moreNo one, because no one agrees a liar!

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        • AnonD-51163
        • utu
        • 27 Oct 2014

        Can you please post a comparison between z3 iPhone 6 Plus and note 4??

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          • AdamBoy64
          • Fv4
          • 26 Oct 2014

          Android Man, 25 Oct 2014Apple make me laugh. Iphone 4, then the new one better came... moreiPhone 4 and iPhone 5s do not have the same specs.

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            • Android Man
            • mqM
            • 25 Oct 2014

            Apple make me laugh. Iphone 4, then the new one better camera with S on it. Then 5, and then 5s, Then 6.no doubt there will be a 6s, at least all Samsungs look different. And there hardware are different.

            Iphone 4/4s/5/5s/c all dual core, same spec, just different shape. why??

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              • Narindersinghchouhan
              • 7jW
              • 24 Oct 2014


              Varee nice butyfull mubilll booooooooraaaaa

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                • AnonD-322439
                • 4iU
                • 21 Oct 2014

                I just ordered a Sony Z3 Compact. Battery life, small size and water resistance sealed the deal, and the low price didn't hurt. The performance of any of these three phones is more than adequate for my purposes, which are mainly e-mail, navigation, Web browsing and plain old phone calling. However, I carry my phone always and everywhere, so water resistance and durability are big for me. I've had issues with both Apple and Samsung products breaking in normal or even light use with a Samsung phone, with less-than-helpful customer service responses in both cases (though to be fair I've also had a couple of dicey experiences with Sony customer service for a computer). My new phone will wear a case from day 1, and along with the dust and waterproofing I hope this will make it last.

                  AnonD-77892, 21 Oct 2014Sorry Sony! Your Xperia Z3 compact looks so cheap IMO.Actually iphone6 here... Looks the cheapest
                  It has awful design
                  Which it actually is by production cost ;-)

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                    • v0q
                    • 21 Oct 2014

                    X, 13 Oct 2014Just for your info you can greatly extend the battery charg... moreEven u can extend iPhone6 battery life, sony z3c has more battery life.. It has stamina mode and extended low battery.. It has been tested to stay for 1-2 days without charging.. And iphone can't do that.. Also powerbank is available for both devices so z3c has an edge..

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                      • v0q
                      • 21 Oct 2014

                      Sorry Sony! Your Xperia Z3 compact looks so cheap IMO.

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                        • Andrew
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                        • 20 Oct 2014

                        They all have wins. Though I debate the useful of the "design"category where so many aspects are lumped into one big score.. kinda meaningless.

                        But Z3c's wins are where it counts, and its losses are minor:

                        Major wins:
                        -Water-resistance
                        -Battery life
                        -Expandable storage
                        -Price

                        Main lossses:
                        - Camera (still works just fine)
                        - Screen (still perfectly usable)
                        - Marketability (if this was your game you'd have already bought an iphone).

                        No question for me, Z3C by far the best balance, and gets things right that really make a difference.

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                          • AnonD-319632
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                          • 20 Oct 2014

                          Z3's camera & photography segments are not as unique as like in Alpha. Despite having my loyal support for Z3 compact, I must agree & admit, that overall camera performance of Samsung galaxy Alpha is much better than Z3 compact even after having its so called 21 mega pixel camera.

                          How many guys agree with me.

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                            • 19 Oct 2014

                            Daparagon, 19 Oct 2014Hey dude. The sony xperia z3 compact got a glass back vs ip... moreDragontail glass is actually the rear panel is so unlikely to crack compared to a conventional Gorilla glass used for front screens. Plus glass is better looking than aluminium, its funny how ifans loved the glass in the 4 & 4s but now they like the aluminium! I do have a good memory and they were mocking other phones with aluminium construction claiming its too heavy and will scratch easily.... well talking of scratching easily.....

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                              • 19 Oct 2014

                              unattributed , 19 Oct 2014I agree vitaz, i think they are over rated to be honest. A... moreHey dude. The sony xperia z3 compact got a glass back vs iphone's aluminium back. Which one do you think would get more ugly in a hard fall

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                                • vj1
                                • 19 Oct 2014

                                Vitaz, 16 Oct 2014Because the Xperia Z3 Compact doesn't have the fingerprint ... moreI think its for everyday use. It's a new method to keep others from peeking thru our phones when we enter PIN or Passwords or Patterns, etc... I'd still go for Knock code though. :)

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                                  • 19 Oct 2014

                                  Vitaz, 16 Oct 2014Because the Xperia Z3 Compact doesn't have the fingerprint ... moreI agree vitaz, i think they are over rated to be honest. As for the i phone 6 getting the best design, I dont think so, it's too big for one handed use and with the aluminium it will scratch plus them massive bezels.The Z3C should of won that test but there is a bit of biased reviews on GSM for a while now

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                                    • AnonD-319141
                                    • Ibx
                                    • 18 Oct 2014

                                    Z3 Compact is the best for me

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                                      • xeM
                                      • 18 Oct 2014

                                      the complete phone of 2014 xperia z3 compact... best battery life thats important for all best size that you can put it in ur pockets easily work with one hand and the best performance .what do you want of the phone to do for you ? this phone not enough for you? z3 compact best choice for everybody dont miss it

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                                        • AnonD-142922
                                        • mx9
                                        • 18 Oct 2014

                                        Galaxy Alpha cheapest