[Q] Xperia Z3 Compact or Moto/Droid Turbo

[sHanKzZz]

I am looking to buy a new phone. Have been using an Xperia SP since the day it was launched. Though completely over my budget, I have taken a shine to the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Moto Turbo. I have always valued a small form factor for one handed usage, water proofing, which the Z3 compact provides, and a stellar battery life, which both phones provide. But since learning about the Moto Turbo, I have fallen for it too. It's big, but I think I'll manage. Need help deciding between these two. I haven't been able to find any direct comparisons, obviously since the Moto Turbo is still pretty new. Which has a better camera? Which has better Sound Quality (for earphones)? Which has better durability (Z3 Compact has IP68, but the Moto Turbo is also supposed to have a water repelling coating on it's innards)? Any other factors I should be considering?

 

[war1]

I am looking to buy a new phone. Have been using an Xperia SP since the day it was launched. Though completely over my budget, I have taken a shine to the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Moto Turbo. I have always valued a small form factor for one handed usage, water proofing, which the Z3 compact provides, and a stellar battery life, which both phones provide. But since learning about the Moto Turbo, I have fallen for it too. It's big, but I think I'll manage. Need help deciding between these two. I haven't been able to find any direct comparisons, obviously since the Moto Turbo is still pretty new. Which has a better camera? Which has better Sound Quality (for earphones)? Which has better durability (Z3 Compact has IP68, but the Moto Turbo is also supposed to have a water repelling coating on it's innards)? Any other factors I should be considering?

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6538&idPhone2=6727

 

[sHanKzZz]

Thanks war1. Gsmarena was my first stop. I know the spec to spec comparison, but I was looking for more qualitative/subjective reviews and suggestions

 

[Sydrox]

I am looking to buy a new phone. Have been using an Xperia SP since the day it was launched. Though completely over my budget, I have taken a shine to the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Moto Turbo. I have always valued a small form factor for one handed usage, water proofing, which the Z3 compact provides, and a stellar battery life, which both phones provide. But since learning about the Moto Turbo, I have fallen for it too. It's big, but I think I'll manage. Need help deciding between these two. I haven't been able to find any direct comparisons, obviously since the Moto Turbo is still pretty new. Which has a better camera? Which has better Sound Quality (for earphones)? Which has better durability (Z3 Compact has IP68, but the Moto Turbo is also supposed to have a water repelling coating on it's innards)? Any other factors I should be considering?

z3c is definitly the more durable phone here, yet the turbo has way more juice.
These are actually two very different phones. While each has its downsides and upsides. If you don't mind the size I do think the Moto turbo is better.
You should look for youtube reviews on that matter. Thats at least how I chose my phone.
Motorola Droid Turbo Review by Marques Brownlee
Motorola Droid Turbo review by TechnoBufflo
z3c review by clove
z3c review by phonedog

 

[luizlee86]

What is more important for you?

I was between Z3C and Moto Maxx too but, since I was coming from a Note 2 and was looking for a smaller phone, it wouldnt make sense to get a Moto Maxx.

But, camera is a really importante thing to me and Im not very happy with Z3C´s cameras performance, actually, I´m pretty disappointed.

But what I prefer on Moto Maxx over the Z3C are: camera (until Sony improves its camera image processing software), almost stock OS, screen (the screen is beautiful).

Why I bought the Z3C: size and price.