Sony Xperia Z
The Sony Xperia Z is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
RAM2GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera1 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓Lightweight at 146g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,330 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗1 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, January. Released 2013, February
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia C6603, Sony Xperia C6602, Sony Xperia Z LTE, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
📷 Camera
Main Camera
1 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,330 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
146g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C6602, C6603
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia Z does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Sony Xperia Z is rated IP57 — IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m. and 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia Z SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia Z ships with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
The Sony Xperia Z uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG.
The Sony Xperia Z supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia Z has 4.0, A2DP.
