One of the phones that took center stage at the IFA fair was the Sony Xperia Z1, a model that is designed to compete with any terminal on the market and, therefore, offers some technical characteristics enviable. Thanks to a video, you can see how it compares to the HTC One.
Two of the highlights of the new Sony Xperia Z1 are its processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, which allows it to offer really high performance, and, in particular, its sensor 20,7 megapixel Exmor RS with G Lens, which makes it totally different from other devices on the market today.
Apart from that, we must not forget its excellent 5 inch Full HD screen with panel Triluminos and compatibility with the standard IP58K, which allows the Sony Xperia Z1 to be immersed in fresh water at a maximum depth of 1,5 meters for a period of 30 minutes. In other words, a phone that is currently excellently positioned with differential characteristics.
Faced with an HTC One
In the video below, the new Sony Xperia Z1 is compared with one of the devices that has been best received by both users and the press, the HTC One. Evidently, the hardware of this model is inferior (Its Snapdragon 600 SoC is an example), but both its screen is Full HD and the design and finish it offers are really striking.
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The truth is that the Sony Xperia Z1 is superior. It offers a excellent capacity And, both in the design section - where it has nothing to envy the HTC One - and in the screen, it is clear that a great job has been done with this terminal. It only needs to go on sale in our country to discover the impact it will have. Its price, as we have indicated in the previous news of [sitename], will be € 699 free.
Screen and design: glass and aluminum face to face
The Xperia Z1 relies on a chassis of front and rear glass with an aluminum frame and straight lines, while the HTC One stands out for its aluminum unibody with very ergonomic curves. There are clear differences in size and weight: Z1 measures 144 × 74 × 8,5 mm and weighs 170 gr, the One 137,4 × 68,2 × 9,3 mm and 143 gr. Both mount 1080p panels in 16:9 format; the Z1 (5”) offers 441 ppi with Triluminos + X-Reality, and the One (4,7”) reaches 469 ppi with Super LCD3 and protection Gorilla Glass 2The Z1 adds certification IP58K for water and dust, a plus of durability that the HTC One does not have.
Camera and video: 20,7 MP vs UltraPixel
The Z1's camera uses a sensor 1/2.3” 20,7 MP, 27mm lens and f/2.0 aperture, with HDR and panorama, recording 1080p is 30 fps and HDR video mode. In its Superior Auto can combine information from multiple pixels to enhance detail and reduce noise. The HTC One builds on its concept UltraPixel: 4 MP with 2 µm pixels, 1/3” sensor, f/2.0 and OIS. It records 1080p at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps with stereo audio. In practice, the Z1 offers more detail and better color In good light and with a flash with better range, the One stands out for its optical stabilization in video and its acceptable performance in moving scenes.
Performance and memory: Snapdragon 800 vs 600
The Z1 integrates Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) with CPU Krait 400 at 2,2 GHz and GPU Adreno 330; the HTC One mounts Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) with Krait 300 at 1,7 GHz and Adreno 320. Both have 2 GB of RAM, but the Z1's graphical leap is evident in demanding games and loads. In synthetic benchmarks, the Z1 achieves around 140 points in GeekBench 5 single y 454 in multi (vs. ~109 and ~398 for the One). In GeekBench 4, the Z1 is around 970/2343 (single/multi) and the One ~705/1652, with the Z1 having an additional advantage in RenderScript (2240 vs 791). In storage, the Z1 starts from 16 GB and adds microSD of up to 64 GB, while the One offers 32 / 64 GB internal without microSD slot.
Connectivity, battery and audio
Both are 4G, but the Z1 supports LTE Cat.4 (150/50 Mbps) and the One stays at Cat.3 (100/50). They share Wi‑Fi ac, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, DLNA y GPS with GLONASS. The Z1 adds magnetic connector y ANT +; the One incorporates infrared to control the TV. On battery, the Sony integrates 3000 mAh and the HTC 2300 mAh; on paper, the Z1 offers greater autonomy and figures such as up to 110 hours of audioFor music, the HTC One shines with its front stereo speakers and a well-achieved sound profile; the Z1 sounds loud from the bottom edge, although with less depth.
Software and experience
They come with Android from the factory Jelly Bean upgradeable to Lollipop, each with its own layer. Sony opts for a simple interface with themes and its own apps such as Walkman, very polished gallery and video; HTC Sense brings Blink Feed and camera utilities like Zoe. In navigation, the Z1 relies fully on Chrome, with very fast loads thanks to its CPU; the One combines its browser and Chrome, with remarkable performance but a step behind in JavaScriptOn calls, both deliver; the One's earpiece offers a slightly fuller timbre, while the Z1's microphone picks up voices clearly.
Vía: Pocket Now.
The balance is tipped towards the Sony Xperia Z1 for power, chamber and resistance, without detracting from the HTC One, which remains attractive due to its design, audio, and smaller size; if your budget allows and you value waterproofing along with the best camera and performance, the Z1 is the most complete, while the One maintains its appeal due to its price and sound.