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Sony Xperia XZ3

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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • cleaner and faster than Oreo
  • It resolves incredible detail in the captured photos
  • better dynamic range than Pixel 3 and more accurate colors

Cons

  • camera system does not support biometric face unlocking
  • Has it lost come character in the conversion
  • HDR content on this screen is jaw dropping

Key specs

  • 19 Mpx
  • 6 in
  • 2880, 1440 px
  • TRILUMINOS
  • 3330 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 13 Mpx

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    Sony Xperia XZ3 - Pros & Cons

    Sony Xperia XZ3

    Pros

    • cleaner and faster than Oreo
    • It resolves incredible detail in the captured photos
    • better dynamic range than Pixel 3 and more accurate colors
    • bright
    • vivid colors
    • excellent brightness
    • looks and feels premium
    • Objects are captured clearly
    • and colour reproduction is strikingly accurate in night shots
    • The touchscreen worked well throughout our games testing
    • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye

    Cons

    • camera system does not support biometric face unlocking
    • Has it lost come character in the conversion
    • HDR content on this screen is jaw dropping
    • Pixel and iPhone are poor value for money
    • White balance errs on the cool side
    • camera performance is poor
    • XZ2 was bulky and awkward
    • Sony camera behaves in spot metering mode
    • this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
    • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
    • device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background

    Sony Xperia XZ3 - Technical Overview

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    IconScreen size
    6 in
    Best:
    Asus FonePad 8
    Screen size: 8 in
    IconBattery capacity
    3330 mAh
    Best:
    Doogee BL12000
    Battery capacity: 12000 mAh

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    Sony Xperia XZ3 - Full Specifications

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    Hardware
    Operating systemAndroid 9.0
    CPU cores8-core
    CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 845
    RAM memory
    • 4 GB
    • 6 GB
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    Rear camera
    Primary sensor size1/2.3"
    Primary sensor resolution19.0 Mpx
    Focus adjustmentAutomatic
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    Storage
    Internal storage64 GB
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    Dimensions
    Height6.22 in
    Width2.87 in
    Depth0.39 in
    Weight6.81 oz
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    Cellular
    Data transmission
    • GPRS
    • EDGE
    • HSDPA
    • HSUPA
    • HSPA+
    • LTE
    Navigation system
    • GPS
    • A-GPS
    • GLONASS
    • BeiDou
    • Galileo
    • QZSS
    GSM frequencies
    • 1800 MHz
    • 1900 MHz
    • 850 MHz
    • 900 MHz
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    Display
    Screen size6.0 in
    Number of colors16.7M
    Resolution2880 x 1440 px
    TechnologyTRILUMINOS
    Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 5.0
    HDRyes
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    Front camera
    Primary sensor size1/3.06"
    Primary resolution13.0 Mpx
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    Design
    Colour of productBlack
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    Connectivity
    Dual sim supportno
    Sim card sizeNano-SIM
    Bluetoothyes
    Bluetooth version5.0
    NFCyes
    Charging connectionUSB
    Type of USB connectorUSB Type-C
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    Battery
    Battery capacity3330.0 mAh
    Wireless charging yes
    Wireless charging standardQi

    Sony Xperia XZ3 - Q&A (4)

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      bobbi
      over 2 years ago
      Is Sony Xperia XZ3 waterproof?
      evita
      about 2 years ago
      Yes, the Xperia XZ3 comes with an IP68 waterproof rating. This means that you can use your phone even in the rain with no damage at all.
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      leandro_goodwin
      over 2 years ago
      Does the Sony Xperia XZ3 have a headphone jack?
      rico_rolfson
      about 2 years ago
      No, there is no headphone jack, but the Sony Xperia XZ3 does include a 3.55mm adapter in the box.
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      edward.champlin
      over 2 years ago
      Does Sony Xperia XZ3 have wireless charging?
      olen
      about 2 years ago
      Yes, the Xperia XZ3 supports wireless charging.
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    • 0
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      pamala_daniel
      over 2 years ago
      Is Sony Xperia XZ3 good for gaming?
      kyla
      about 2 years ago
      Yes, the large 6-inch display and powerful processing capabilities make it the perfect candidate for mobile gaming.
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    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

    3.9
    Based on 12 reviews
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    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 review: a quality Android flagship with stunning Bravia-engineered display
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    T3
    Published: 14.11.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 review: a quality Android flagship with stunning Bravia-engineered display
    4.0

    The Xperia XZ3 is Sony's most well-rounded, accomplished phone to date, and one that comes packing a simply fantastic screen

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 review: A low-key entertainment winner
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    Android Central
    Published: 02.11.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 review: A low-key entertainment winner

    Sony's latest flagship is better than any Sony phone before it, but its camera is still not good enough to compete with the best devices in its price bracket.

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 brings out the big guns to challenge the Galaxy S9
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    CNET
    Published: 30.08.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 brings out the big guns to challenge the Galaxy S9

    This flagship phone is playing for keeps.

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 camera review
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    DXOMARK
    Published: 21.03.2019
    Sony Xperia XZ3 camera review

    Announced in August 2018, the Sony Xperia XZ3 is a high-end smartphone featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, a 6-inch OLED display, and a fairly conventional-looking single main camera with a 19Mp 1/2.3¨ sensor. The latter is coupled with a lens that offers a 25mm-equivalent focal length and a f/2.0 aperture. In video mode, the [...]

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 review: Not worth the price of admission
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    VentureBeat
    Published: 29.10.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 review: Not worth the price of admission

    Sony's Xperia XZ3 has an outstanding screen and an impressive camera. But at $899, it's not one of the cheaper options out there. Here's our review.

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 camera review: Great sensors, not so great cameras
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    Android Authority
    Published: 08.02.2019
    Sony Xperia XZ3 camera review: Great sensors, not so great cameras

    Sony's imaging sensors are hosted by a plethora of smartphones, but are their own phones capable of taking a decent shot? I have been playing with the Sony Xperia XZ3 camera and am ready to tell you all about it.

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 review
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    TechRadar
    Published: 05.10.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 review
    4.5

    A jaw-droppingly good screen on a decent smartphone

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 Smartphone Review
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    Notebookcheck
    Published: 12.11.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 Smartphone Review
    4.4

    Notebookcheck.com reviews the Sony Xperia XZ3, a premium smartphone that is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC that integrates an Adreno 630 GPU, 4GB RAM and 64 GB of UFS flash memory. The XZ3 is a stylish smartphone that maintains the same design language as the XZ2 series.

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 Review | Photography Blog
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    photographyblog.com
    Published: 17.06.2019
    Sony Xperia XZ3 Review | Photography Blog
    3.5

    The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a flagship smartphone with a 19 megapixel camera, 4K HDR Movie recording, 960fps Super slow motion in Full HD, and AI predictive capture.Are there enough features and performance to tempt keen photographers? Find out now by reading our in-depth Sony Xperia XZ3 review, complete with full-size sample images and videos...

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 review: Sony's handheld cinema is a blockbuster | IT PRO
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    IT PRO
    Published: 05.11.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 review: Sony's handheld cinema is a blockbuster | IT PRO
    4.0

    The latest from the Xperia range has a glorious OLED display with cinematic gimmicks to boot

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 review | Stuff
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    Sony Xperia XZ3 review | Stuff

    OLED finally arrives on an Xperia phone - and it's every bit the stunner

    Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 Review: Too Little, Too Soon
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    Tom's Guide
    Published: 10.10.2018
    Sony Xperia XZ3 Review: Too Little, Too Soon
    3.0

    Sony turned around and trotted out a successor to its Xperia XZ2 just a few months after that phone came out. Unfortunately, the Xperia XZ3 is a worse deal for buyers.

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