Which of these devices is the ideal purchase for consumers? We pit the Sony Xperia Z against the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 to see which is better.

For the display and design, the Sony Xperia Z has a TFT model display measuring 5 inches, a pixel ratio of 441 pixels per inch, a multi touch feature which can recognize up to 10 fingers and is protected by shatter proof glass. This device does not have a stylus, while the Galaxy Note series of phablets are well known for the S Pen they are equipped with. The Sony Xperia Z is quite light, weighing 146 grams, and it has dust resistant and waterproof capabilities which are IP67 certified.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has a larger 5.5 inches, Super AMOLED model that comes with a pixel density of 267ppi. The display still has a vivid, bright image but does not have screen protection.

For the hardware, battery and camera specs, the Sony Xperia Z has a quad core processor that is backed up by 2 GB of RAM for a smooth performance. Regarding internal storage capacity, it offers 16 GB of space and runs on the Android KitKat. The battery is non removable and it has a capacity of 2330 mAh, while it has a 13.1 MP primary camera with features like HDR, sweep panorama and LED flash and the secondary camera is at 2.2 MP.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo has a quad core processor backed up by 2 GB of RAM. Regarding internal memory, it has 16 GB of space (users can expand the memory by up to 64 GB by using a microSD card). The battery unit on this handset has a capacity of 3100 mAh, while the primary camera unit has 8 MP and the secondary camera has 2 MP.

The Sony Xperia Z cost $317.88, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo is only $435.00.

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