We compare the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and the HTC One Mini 2 to see which smartphone is better.
According to the data from GSMArena, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has 4.6 inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels at 319 ppi pixel density. The HTC One Mini 2can also render the resolution with a 4.5 inch Super LCD2, but its pixel density is better at 326 ppi.
The physical dimensions on the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is at 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm, weighing 126 grams, and its protected by a shatter proof glass, while the HTC One Mini 2 has a bigger dimensions of 137.4 x 65 x 10.6 mm, weighs heavier at 137 grams, and its protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is equipped with a quad-core processor at 2.5 GHz, being powered by a Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801, and an Adreno 330 for graphics. It has 16GB internal memory with a 2GB RAM capacity, but users can expand its memory up to 128GB with a microSD card, and runs on the Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), planned for the v5.0 (Lollipop) upgrade.
The HTC One Mini 2 on the other hand has a quad-core processor at 1.2 GHz, partnered with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, and a Adreno 305 GPU. It has only 1GB of RAM, but has the same 16GB internal memory like its rival, and can also expand up to 128GB. Its software is the Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), which will also be upgraded into the v5.0 (Lollipop).
For the battery and camera, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has powerful cameras; a 20.7MP primary camera and 2.2MP secondary camera. Its features include 1/2.3'' sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, and panorama. Its 2600 mAh non-removable battery can last up to 14 hours in 3G.
Meanwhile, the HTC One Mini 2 13MP primary camera, with a 5MP secondary camera, and its features include 1/3'' sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size, geo-tagging, face/smile detection, HDR, and panorama. It battery is at 2110 mAh, which last longer at 16 hours and 10 mins.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 16GB 4G LTE cost $474.94 in Amazon.com, while the HTC One Mini 2 is at $400.
