Sony Xperia sola vs Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Xperia sola: 22 g lighter
- Xperia sola:
- 107 g
- Xperia Z3 Compact:
- 129 g
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Width
Xperia sola: 5.9 mm narrower
- Xperia sola:
- 59 mm
- Xperia Z3 Compact:
- 64.9 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia sola: 0.9 in smaller diagonal
- Xperia sola:
- 3.7 in
- Xperia Z3 Compact:
- 4.6 in
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Depth
Xperia Z3 Compact: 1.3 mm thinner
- Xperia sola:
- 9.9 mm
- Xperia Z3 Compact:
- 8.6 mm
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Height
Xperia sola: 11.3 mm shorter
- Xperia sola:
- 116 mm
- Xperia Z3 Compact:
- 127.3 mm
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Release year
- Xperia sola:
- 2012
- Xperia Z3 Compact:
- 2014
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Xperia sola
- Height:
- 116 mm
- Width:
- 59 mm
- Depth:
- 9.9 mm +1.3 mm versus Xperia Z3 Compact
2. Xperia Z3 Compact
- Height:
- 127.3 mm +11.3 mm versus Xperia sola
- Width:
- 64.9 mm +5.9 mm versus Xperia sola
- Depth:
- 8.6 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Xperia sola
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.7 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 37.7 cm²
2. Xperia Z3 Compact
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 58.3 cm²
Xperia Z3 Compact has approximately 54.6% more rectangular screen area than Xperia sola.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Unknown | 2 GB RAM |
Xperia sola: Original memory entry
8 GB (5 GB user available) · 512 MB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Xperia sola
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Xperia Z3 Compact
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Battery * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Xperia sola | Xperia Z3 Compact |
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| Dop |
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