The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is a recent Sony Xperia addition that is one of the best midrange devices in the Kenyan Smartphone market. The Z1 Compact completely changed the rules of the game by having some decent flagship specs instead of being a watered down version of the Sony Xperia Z1.
The iPhone 5S is one of the best handsets on the planet. Every aspect about the device screams premium and this makes the iPhone 5S a favorite of many high-income earners in Kenya. The iPhone 5S is the first Smartphone to feature a 64 Bit CPU and Biometric Authentication (Touch ID).
That was a brief description of the gladiators in the Arena. Let’s now jump onto the actual figures. Here is a one on one comparison between the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and the iPhone 5S.
| Gadget | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | iPhone 5S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size: | 4.3 inches | 4.0 inches |
| Screen Resolution: | 720 x 1280 pixels | 640 x 1136 pixels |
| Screen Resolution Density: | 342 ppi | 326 ppi |
| Screen Protection: | Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Frame Size: | 127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm | 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight: | 137 g | 112 g |
| CPU: | Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone |
| RAM: | 2 GB | 1 GB |
| Operating System: | Android OS, v4.3 | iOS 7 |
| Memory: | Internal Memory: 16 GB + Card Slot | Internal Memory: 16|32|64 GB, No Card Slot |
| Wi-Fi: | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Camera: | 20.7 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery Capacity:: | Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 1560 mAh battery |
| Extras | IP58 certified [dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and for 30 minutes]. Triluminos display & X-Reality Engine | 64 Bit CPU and Finger Print Scanner |
| Tech Trends Diary Rating: | [usr=9.9] | [usr=9] |
| Read Review: | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review | iPhone 5S Review |
| Price in Kenya | Ksh 59,999 | Ksh: 65,000 |
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