In the modern smartphone family, there is currently not such a wide variety of operating systems. Its lion's share is occupied by Android, and in addition, the mobile version of Microsoft Windows is quite widely represented. And of course iOS, where would we be without Apple gadgets. However, some manufacturers are trying to promote alternatives to established brands in software.
Thus, Samsung is releasing its third smartphone running the Tizen operating system. He is known under the name Samsung Z2. In principle, Samsung willingly uses an alternative OS in smart watches and TVs, but in the mobile sphere, Tizen has nothing special to brag about.
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Samsung Z2 is based on a quad-core Spreadtrum SC9830 processor with an operating frequency of 1.5 gigahertz. It has a gigabyte of RAM and eight gigabytes of long-term memory. The smartphone screen has a modest diagonal of four inches and an equally modest resolution of 480 by 854 pixels.
The cameras aren't great here either. The rear sensor has a resolution of five megapixels, and the front camera, there is one, shoots with a resolution of 0.3 megapixels. All this is complemented by a battery for one and a half thousand milliampere hours.
The smartphone supports two SIM cards, almost all modern cellular and wireless standards and works with both GPS and the Russian navigation satellite system. That's actually all the characteristics of a modest fellow Samsung Z2.
You can, of course, say that the Tizen operating system itself does not require powerful hardware and therefore will work quite quickly and with sufficient autonomy in terms of battery charge, but the Z2 looks very, very pale. True, one should take into account the fact that today there are still many models working for the benefit of their owners, including from Samsung, which are not much superior to the device described. But all these are models of past years and today, this is not even a budget class, but an ultra-budget class at a minimum.
By the way, Samsung Z2 is designed for the markets of Asia and Africa, and its cost will be approximately $70. But in Asia, for the same money, you can buy a much more powerful smartphone, and also one that runs on the more popular Android.
It’s quite difficult to talk about the competitors of this model, because smartphones running Tizen can be counted with the fingers of one hand. If we talk about co-platform devices, then here we should mention a model from the same Samsung, called , but the characteristics here are somewhat more solid, a five-inch screen, as well as more powerful cameras. The rear one has a resolution of 8 megapixels, and the front one has 5, but you can find quite a few smartphones similar in hardware and price. The same smartphone Samsung Galaxy Core II, Prestigio 5453, LG F60 phone and others. Overall, the Samsung Z2 can be considered a regular phone with advanced features.
So, we will compare flagship smartphones on 10 points so that we have a clearer impression of each device and a broader understanding of their capabilities. We compare smartphones by size, display, memory, connectivity, cameras, operating systems, price, design, batteries and processors. You yourself will be able to calculate the number of points that each smartphone will score and you will be able to determine your winner.
Dimensions
We are dealing with two smartphones that have displays of almost the same size, and therefore the dimensions of the devices are naturally similar.
Samsung has the following dimensions: 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm, the smartphone weighs 145g. On the other hand, we see the Sony Xperia Z2 - 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, and it weighs 163g.
Obviously, the Galaxy S5 is smaller and lighter than its opponent, and therefore we confidently award 1 point to the Samsung flagship.
Displays
The Samsung flagship received a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (432ppi). The Xperia Z2 has a slightly larger display - 5.2 inches IPS LCD with the same 1080p (424ppi) resolution.
As you can see, the display on the Xperia Z2 is not much larger and the difference is almost unnoticeable, but Sony presented the smartphone with on-screen buttons. As for pixel density, again, there is almost no difference, and therefore this point becomes “worldwide” for the competitors, that is, you can either add 1 point to them or simply skip it.
Memory
The number of applications and games in the Google Play store is growing every day, and therefore you need more and more available memory on your device so that you can install the most interesting and useful things. We're not talking about the fact that you want to have music, movies with you and store your personal photos and videos.
The Galaxy S5 has 16GB or 32GB of internal memory, but it supports MicroSD cards up to 128GB, which is enough for all future smartphone users. The Xperia Z2 has 16GB of memory, but it also supports MicroSD cards up to 64GB.
The Galaxy S5 also has 2GB of RAM, while the Xperia Z2 has been bumped up to 3GB of RAM.
Well, it is quite easy to understand which of the two smartphones wins the round based on the available memory. Despite the fact that the Xperia Z2 received more RAM, even 2GB of a modern flagship is enough for all needs and for multitasking, but the Samsung Galaxy S5 allows you to store more than 160GB of any content and this is a huge amount of useful information. The Xperia Z2 is still limited - only about 80GB in total.
Connection
Samsung Galaxy S5 received support for LTE cat 4, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, NFC, infrared and microUSB 3.0.
Sony Xperia Z2 has support for LTE cat 4, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and microUSB 3.0.
Have you noticed the difference between smartphones? If you did not see this, then we note that, unlike the Galaxy S5, the Xperia Z2 smartphone did not receive an infrared port, Bluetooth LE and microUSB 3.0. This is clearly not enough to say that one of the smartphones prevails over the other. It's a complete draw here.
Camera
On the one hand we have the Galaxy S5 with a 16-megapixel camera with selective autofocus, LED flash, 1/2.6' sensor size, 1.12 micron pixel size, Dual Shot option, simultaneous high-definition video and photo shooting, with geo-tagging support , touch focus, image stabilization, smile and face detection, HDR, and the ability to shoot video with 4K resolution.
On the other hand, the Xperia Z2 already received a 20.7-megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash, 1/2.3’ sensor, geo-tagging, touch focus, face recognition, image stabilization, HDR, panorama shooting, video with 4K resolution.
Although the Galaxy S5 camera has a new selective focus option, which allows the user to choose the focus point after taking a photo, but the quality of photos from the Xperia Z2 camera will definitely be higher, so the Galaxy S5 loses this round.
operating system
Both flagships already received Android 4.4.2 KitKat from the very beginning, but you can find a huge number of differences between them, since the Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 have completely different user interfaces.
The Xperia UI on Sony's new flagship looks sleeker than Samsung's updated interface. But you're unlikely to find innovative features inside the Xperia Z2. In addition, the Samsung smartphone received a huge number of branded applications and services, such as PlayStation, WALKMAN and others, which, in general, are of no use.
Of course, no one can beat Samsung in terms of the number of pre-installed applications, but the Koreans at least add a lot of new and useful ones. There is a new private mode of operation, PayPal mobile payments (which works using a fingerprint scanner), Ultra Power Saving Mode (which makes the screen black and white and only the most basic features remain available - SMS, calls, which increases the device's performance up to 24 hours from 10% battery), selective focus camera (you can select the focus point after shooting). You can see for yourself that due to such a huge selection of options, the user will be interested in the flagship Galaxy S5. We give him one more point.
Price
We will proceed from modern realities and note the prices of smartphones in our market, and not in the American or any other market. The Galaxy S5 is available for pre-order with a price tag of 29,990 rubles. This is 599 euros, if you note the average exchange rate. The Xperia Z2 was initially available for pre-order at a price of 599 euros, and we were even happy about this news. But soon Sony increased the pre-order price and the Xperia Z2 can now be ordered for 679 euros. Moreover, the order set no longer includes the Smart Band, which was a pre-order bonus. All this is due to a shortage of components that are used to assemble the Xperia Z2. In Russia, the price of Sony's flagship will probably be even higher.
Design
Despite the fact that there were a lot of rumors and promises that the Galaxy S5 would have a metal case, the Korean smartphone manufacturer actually surprised us - again, the flagship smartphone received a plastic case and one can hardly call such a choice premium.
The Galaxy S5 has a plastic back cover with “perforations” that allows you to hold the smartphone more comfortably with better grip. In my opinion, this repeats the design of the Google Nexus 7 tablet from 2012. The smartphone also has a fingerprint scanner built into the Home button, a heart rate sensor under the camera, and it has become waterproof and dust-proof.
There is no doubt that the Sony Xperia Z2 is still a better-looking smartphone. It is more elegant than its competitor, the body is made using glass and this gives it a premium style. But it doesn't have a fingerprint scanner or heart rate monitor. However, the Xperia Z2 is also water- and dust-resistant.
If we talk only about design, then the Sony Xperia Z2 wins here.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S5 has a 2800 mAh battery, while the Sony Xperia Z2 has a 3200 mAh battery.
Despite the fact that the Xperia Z2, in theory, can work for a very long time due to its capacious battery, do not forget that the Galaxy S5 has a new operating mode - Ultra Power Saving Mode, which will come in handy when you really need the smartphone as a simple phone. It is because of this that we decide to give points in favor of the Galaxy S5.
CPU
We have already talked about this in great detail earlier. The Sony Xperia Z2 has a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC (Krait 400) with Adreno 330 GPU. The Galaxy S5 has almost the same processor - a quad-core Snapdragon 801 (Krait 400) processor, but no longer with a frequency of 2.3GHz, but 2.5GHz. The accelerator here is the same - Adreno 330.
The 200MHz difference may not be noticeable, but it gives moral support to those users who choose the Galaxy S5. However, let's be honest - it's a draw. Note that we are not talking about benchmarks, since everything will become clear only after the start of sales, when it will be possible to actually fully test the flagships. It's too early to talk about performance right now.
conclusions
We have reached the finals of the competition between Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z2. So we will have to choose a winner one way or another. Note that in half of the rounds we were unable to identify the winner, since the characteristics were almost identical: display, communication, price (you must agree, the price in Russia will be clearly overpriced for both smartphone models), battery and processor.
The Xperia Z2 won the rounds where we compared cameras and design, as the Z2 will be prettier and has a 20.7-megapixel camera. An honest 2 points remain behind him.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 beats its rival in comparisons of size, memory and operating systems, as the S5 is lighter, smaller, has more memory, and has more useful features in the software. He scores 3 points.
Well, you can see for yourself that the Galaxy S5, although not very confidently, is winning. However, this is a purely personal opinion and you may have different feelings.
) comes out Xperia Z2, an updated flagship from Sony. First of all, we will contrast it with the Galaxy S5, because it is the Samsung smartphone that is the most popular Android flagship on the market.
In truth, at first glance, the Xperia Z2 is more impressive than Samsung's latest creation. At least on paper. Sony's flagship has a more distinctive design, a slightly larger screen, a larger battery, and a camera with more megapixels. Does this mean the Xperia Z2 is better than the Galaxy S5? To answer this question, you will have to look away from the technical specifications and look at what smartphones are like in reality.
Design
In terms of design, Sony and Samsung have chosen different approaches, this becomes noticeable at first glance. The rectangular Xperia Z2 looks bulkier and is also heavier at 163 grams. By comparison, the Galaxy S5 weighs 145 grams, which is noticeably lighter, and its rounded shape makes the device more ergonomic and easy to handle. However, the completely “plastic” appearance of the S5 looks very modest against the background of the glass and metal appearance of the Xperia Z2.
The angular Xperia Z2 made of glass and metal looks better than the rounded plastic Galaxy S5, but noticeably loses in terms of ergonomics
The question of choosing case materials at Samsung may not have been raised, but the Koreans still borrowed something from Sony: dust and water resistance. The Galaxy S5 is now IP67 certified, which is very close to the IP58 certified Xperia Z2. In layman's terms, both of these cryptic acronyms refer to the devices' ability to withstand the ingress of dust and water. The differences are that the Galaxy S5 is COMPLETELY dustproof, while the Z2 is a slightly better swimmer. All ports in the Xperia Z2, with the exception of the headphone jack, are hidden under flaps, which does not add convenience. The Galaxy S5 managed to do without plugs (with the exception of the MicroUSB port). The power and volume buttons in the Galaxy S5 are less sticky and have a more pleasant pressing force, but the Xperia Z2 has a separate two-stage camera shutter button.
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| Samsung Galaxy S5 (left, top) and Sony Xperia Z2 (right, bottom) | ||
Screen
The displays of previous generations of flagships from both manufacturers raised certain questions. Sony persisted with TFT panels with poor viewing angles and washed-out colors, while Samsung's AMOLED screens were often criticized for inaccurate color reproduction and relatively low maximum brightness. Like all other areas, improvements have been made in this industry too.
Sony finally abandoned the TFT matrix in favor of IPS technology:
The Xperia Z2's screen is now a step ahead of the Galaxy S5's AMOLED display
Let's start with the 5.2-inch Full HD screen of the Xperia Z2. The ice has broken! Sony has finally recognized IPS technology. The Xperia Z2's screen has a very good color temperature of 6909 K (white looks really white) and a peak brightness of approximately 460 nits, which is also a good indicator and allows you to use the smartphone quite comfortably outdoors. A gamma value of 2.59 isn't first class, but it's not bad either. The colors are a little oversaturated, but overall the color reproduction is pretty good.
The 5.1-inch AMOLED display of the Galaxy S5 is, strictly speaking, slightly inferior to the Sony screen. It has a cool color temperature of 8183K (reference 6500K), which results in a bluish tint to whites and inaccurate grayscale gradations. The maximum brightness is also one step lower - 442 nits (nevertheless, it is enough to use the smartphone outdoors), but the gamma value (2.25) is noticeably closer to the norm (2.2). An important advantage of the Galaxy S5 is that the screen glares less in the sun. In terms of color reproduction, the Galaxy S5's display produces highly oversaturated and inaccurate colors.
Interface and functionality
The design differences between Sony and Samsung are not limited to just the appearance of the new flagships - the user interface and functionality of the branded shells well reflect the two fundamentally different philosophies of the companies. In simple terms, Sony prefers restraint and simplicity, eliminating all that is unnecessary. Samsung, on the other hand, believes that “bigger is better.”
Sony's interface looks strict and restrained compared to TouchWiz, which has a lot of customization options
Running on the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat, the Xperia Z2's interface looks quite minimalistic. At the same time, the basic functionality of Android and the basic principles of the system were not affected. Main applications such as phone book, organizer and SMS messenger have a simple and uniform appearance. Sony's interference in the appearance and functionality of the system was minimal: the main thing worth noting is the so-called “mini-applications” - the ability to quickly access the calendar, calculator, notes and some other applications, and they open in separate small windows, thus adding a kind of mode multi-window work. It's also worth noting some additional multimedia features. These include xLOUD, which increases the volume level, as well as the Clearaudio+ equalizer setting.
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| Sony Xperia Z2 user interface | |||
Looking at Samsung's TouchWiz skin, also running Android 4.4.2 KitKat, we see a different approach. The software is chock-full of additional functions, all kinds of menus and settings. The cartoony TouchWiz has received a very positive redesign, but it's hard to ignore some of the inconsistencies that remain.
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There can be no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S5 is a clear winner in terms of functionality, especially when you consider the additional features and sensors such as a fingerprint scanner or a heart rate monitor. In addition, there are a whole bunch of proprietary applications, such as S Health (allows you to monitor your health), as well as functions and modes, such as multi-window multitasking mode, a special mode for working with one hand, and an ultra-energy-saving mode. On the other hand, most of these functions will not be needed in your daily life, and some of them can easily be replaced by third-party applications from the Play Store.
Processor and memory
The hardware of any of these two flagships will not disappoint even the most demanding user. Both smartphones are fully equipped, justifying the proud title of flagships of 2014. However, there are some differences between them.
Sony's flagship is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974-AB), the slightly less powerful Qualcomm chipset of the two, with slower cores and GPU. In comparison, the Snapdragon 801 chipset (MSM89740-AC) in the Galaxy S5 is capable of a maximum frequency of 2.5 GHz, thus having a slight performance advantage. On the other hand, the Galaxy S5 has 2 GB of RAM, while the Xperia Z2 has 3 GB of RAM.
In real-world usage, both devices offer uncompromising performance, although the Samsung smartphone's TouchWiz software is more prone to stuttering in the interface.
Performance test results (benchmarks):
Internet and communications
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Sony is the only major manufacturer to only install the Google Chrome browser on its smartphones by default, and we're glad to see this approach. Chrome does its job well, browsing the web on the Xperia Z2's 5.2-inch display is a pure pleasure, page load times are among the best in the industry, and navigation is extremely smooth.
Of course, the Chrome browser comes pre-installed on the Galaxy S5. But the company decided it could offer users an even more compelling web browsing experience by providing a browser of its own design. We found it to have excellent performance too. So the internet experience with the Galaxy S5 is no worse and we are unable to decide a winner in this section.
As for the supported communication standards, they are quite numerous on both smartphones. Both support LTE and HSPA+. The Galaxy S5 can theoretically achieve higher connection speeds, but to do this you need to have perfect network coverage, which is extremely rare. If LTE is not available, smartphones will default to an HSPA+ connection with a maximum download speed of up to 42.2 Mbps. The standard set - Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, NFC - is available on both devices, the Galaxy S5 supports Wi-Fi standards 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, while the Xperia Z2 allows the use of 802.11 a, b, g protocols , n, n 5GHz, ac.
smartphone, Android 4.4, monoblock body, 5.2" screen, 1920x1080, micro-SIM card, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS, Wi-Fi / 3G / LTE / NFC, dimensions 73.3 x 147 x 8.2 mm, weight 163 g
Sony Xperia Z2 – a budget smartphone with premium features
A top-end smartphone with an expressive faceted design is available with a fairly advanced “filling”, consisting of a 4-core Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 processor with a frequency of 2300 MHz, an Adreno 330 video processor, 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory (expandable by 64 GB).
Operating system and battery life
The software applications and interface are powered by Android 4.4 OS and Sony Xperia shell. Autonomy is provided by a battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh, capable of operating up to 19 hours in talk mode and up to 880 hours in standby mode. With dimensions of 73.3x147x8.2 mm, the mobile platform weighs 163 g.
Screen Features
To expand the color spectrum and make the image more realistic, the display uses the developer's know-how - Live Color LED technology. Together with it, additional filters are used that increase the brightness and uniformity of light distribution when displaying a picture. There is support for working with a thin stylus like a pen or pencil.
The touch screen measures 5.2 inches diagonally and has a resolution of 1920x1080, and is sensitive to the touch of wet fingers and gloved hands.
Multimedia capabilities
The smartphone is equipped with two built-in cameras, one of which - the main one - has a 20.7 Mpix sensor, allowing you to take pictures with a resolution of 6066x3412 pixels, the second - the front one with 2.2 MP - is capable of taking photographs with a resolution of 1978x1112. The maximum quality for video shooting (30 fps) is 3840x2160. When processing images, intelligent BIONZ technology is used.
The MWC 2014 exhibition gave the world two top smartphones from Korean and Japanese brands. Actually, these are the only flagships that will be presented this spring, while the remaining manufacturers are still finalizing their gadgets. Some users will probably wonder what advantages and features each of them has. This is why there is a need to carry out comparisonSonyXperiaZ2 andSamsungGalaxyS5 and find out what each manufacturer has achieved and whether there are functions in the arsenal of devices that can defeat a competitor? Let's find out!
Device design
Both options are very similar to their predecessors, and at the same time, each of them received some personal features in terms of design - some got more of them, some got less. Xperia Z2 is fully in line with the individual style and direction of OmniBalance, its body is made of aluminum, covered with tempered glass on both sides. The Galaxy S5 does not have such a premium look and the case materials are still plastic, although its design has changed somewhat - the removable back cover has received an imitation of perforated leather.
Dimensions comparison:
- Sony Xperia Z2 – 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, 163 grams
- Samsung Galaxy S5 – 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm, 145 grams
Both the first and second devices are protected from moisture and dust, their main connectors are closed with plugs, but the 3.5 mm audio jack is open on both. At the same time, the protection of the Japanese is higher and it can be submerged to greater depths for a longer time.
Vibrant displays
Xperia Z2 received a 5.2-inch TRILUMINOS display with an IPS LCD matrix, which has a number of proprietary bells and whistles that allow you to achieve better image quality, detail and color reproduction: new and X-Reality for mobile devices. Full HD screen resolution (1920 by 1080 pixels) with a pixel density of 424 ppi. The smartphone screen is calibrated to the highest level (), which is a rarity, and its quality is truly amazing both in the realistic colors and viewing angles, which was the “lame leg” of its predecessor.
The Galaxy S5 has a 5.1-inch SuperAMOLED screen with the same resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 432 ppi. These displays are overly saturated with unrealistic colors. In the settings there is an item with screen modes and one of them can bring the image closer to the standard SRGB range, but the color rendition quality of the Z2 still falls short.
Additional functions and features
Here it is worth noting the presence of a fingerprint scanner in Samsung, which will increase security and limit access to the interface by third parties. It also contains some sensors that will turn the device into an excellent assistant when doing fitness, and under the camera lens there is a scanner that allows you to determine your heart rate.
In Sony's arsenal, one cannot fail to mention the powerful and integrated noise reduction technology (), as well as a number of optional technologies aimed at improving sound, which, paired with special headphones included in the kit, will allow you to achieve the best sound.
Under the hood: processor and memory
Both the first and second flagships received the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC chipset, in which the processor runs 14.% faster and the video is 28% faster than in the Snapdragon 800. Sony Xperia Z1 received a 4-core MSM8974-AB chip with a frequency of 2.3 GHz (Krait 400) and an Adreno 330 video adapter, while the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a 4-core MSM8974-AC chip operating at 2.5 GHz and a similar video adapter. However, as it turned out, there is no significant difference between the processors - in tests there will be practically no difference, and in everyday use the user will not notice it, even less so.
The Sony device uses 3 GB of RAM, which will ensure multitasking and smooth operation of the interface, and the built-in 16 GB of internal storage will allow you to store photos, videos, applications and other data. This volume, as for me, is already not enough and it is not clear why the Japanese decided to stop at this figure, but fortunately you can always expand it using microSD memory cards.
Samsung decided to leave 2 GB of RAM, which, to put it mildly, is now not enough for a flagship. The gadget has 16 GB of internal memory and also supports microSD flash cards.
System and user interface
Both devices run the new version of the Android 4.4 KitKat mobile system. Samsung, as usual, has implemented its own TouchWiz user interface, which has received some changes and innovations. The icons have become more angular, there are some new modes and functions, as well as a ton of pre-installed applications that, of course, not everyone needs, but some find useful.
Sony also uses its own user interface, which is called Xperia UI. It runs very smoothly, has themes for personalization and also a number of interesting applications and features.
Both the first and second interfaces look great, but Sony’s is more modest and minimalistic, although more practical, while Samsung’s is more confusing, although it has more additional functions, but not all of them are useful in practice.
Camera comparison
Well, here we come to one of the most interesting points in comparing the Sony Xperia Z2 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 - smartphone cameras. Both have modern sensors with LED flashes, but there are still differences in their parameters. The Xperia Z2 has a 20.7 Megapixel Exmor RS with a 1/2.3-inch sensor, an F2.0 G Lens, and a BIONZ image processor. Samsung has a 16-megapixel camera with a slightly smaller 1/2.5, F.2.2 sensor. A 2.2 Megapixel camera is used as a front camera.
Also, both devices have a number of interesting functionalities, such as shooting video in 4K format (), taking photos using the bokeh effect, HDR modes for video and photos. Sony's camera can also record videos at 120 frames per second, allowing them to be slowed down. In terms of convenience, the camera interface in the Galaxy S5 is a little easier to use. There is a 2.1 Megapixel camera installed on the front panel.
Autonomy
The Sony Xperia Z2 managed to fit a 3200 mAh battery into its thin body, while the Galaxy S5 uses a 2800 mAh battery. It is interesting to know the real battery life of smartphones, because the stated data does not always live up to expectations. According to preliminary data, Sony will work for 7 hours in video viewing mode, which is only an average, but in standby mode the device will last about 660 hours.
Koreans say that their device will work in video playback mode for up to 10 hours and this is an excellent result. Again, it will be interesting to see the real performance with moderate and intensive use.
In order to extend the battery life, both smartphones have additional modes - STAMINA in Sony and Ultra Power Saving Mode in Samsung.
Parameter comparison table and a couple of videos
| Sony Xperia Z2 | Samsung Galaxy S5 | |
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| Dimensions | 147 x 73 x 8.2 mm | 142 x 72.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 158 grams | 145 grams |
| Display | 5.2-inch, IPS LCD Triluminos display (424 ppi) | 5.1-inch, Super-AMOLED (431 pixels per inch) |
| Permission | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor and video | 4 x 2.3 GHz, Snapdragon 801, Adreno 330 | 4 x 2.3 GHz (4 x 2.1 GHz and 4 x 1.5 GHz version with Exynos) Snapdragon 801 (Adreno 330) or Exynos 5 |
| RAM | 3 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Inner memory | 16 GB, expandable | |
| Camera | 20.7 MP main, 4K video recording 2160p video recording 30 fps, 2.2 MP front | 16 MP main, 4K video recording 2160p video recording 30 fps, 2.1 MP front |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 2800 mAh |
| Peculiarities | Certification IP58 certified – dustproof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30 minutes, stereo sound | Fingerprint sensor, heart rate monitor, IP67 water and dust proof certification |
| Wireless connections | Wi-Fi 802.11 A/B/G/N/, Bluetooth v4.0 LE with A2DP, EDR | Wi-Fi 802.11 A/B/G/N/, Bluetooth v4.0 LE with A2DP |
| Net | Support quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band UMTS/HSPA, support LTE, LTE-Advanced | |
| System | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Summary of comparison
Actually, the review of two newly arrived flagships has come to an end, which should appear on store shelves in April at approximately the same price of about 30 thousand rubles at the start. Sony finally managed to produce a truly perfect and ideal device, which many recognized as the best flagship at the exhibition - it received a slightly larger screen than its opponent, more RAM, a larger battery and a camera with a higher resolution. It also has the highest certification for protection of the case, which looks more premium due to the materials.
On the side of the Galaxy S5 is a little less weight (if this is critical for someone), a fingerprint scanner and a Finger Scanner for determining heart rate.
Still, the choice is yours, and if you are choosing between these smartphones, then it is best to wait for their release, visit the store and bring them face to face, holding both devices in your hands.
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