Being amongst a handful of other 5-inch 1080p smartphones, the Sony Xperia Z made quite a splash at the Consumer Electronic Show in January. On board, it features a 5-inch 1080p display, 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, 13.1-megapixel camera, 2GB RAM, 16GB built-in storage and a 2,330mAh battery. It is also water-proof and dust-proof, and it features some spectacular build quality.

However, one of the most iconic smartphones to date, which is approaching 10-months-old, has yet to slip into a state of obsolescence. It would be a disservice if we didn’t compare the Xperia Z with the Samsung Galaxy S III. The international model of the S III features: a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos chip, an 8-megapixel camera, between 16 and 32GB of built-in storage, 1GB RAM and a 2,100mAh battery.

What is the sole factor that keeps the Galaxy S III alive and relevant? And how does Sony’s latest creation compare to Samsung’s well-aged flagship? Check out the video below to find out!