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Sony Xperia Z3

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Pros

  • All buttons can be easily recognized by touch and have a clear pressure point
  • great sound and good displays
  • Xperia Z3 always performs well

Cons

  • the frame is now completely rounded
  • the dock can only be used for charging
  • It is difficult to read from the screen in direct sunlight

Key specs

  • 20.7 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 424 ppi
  • 3100 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2.2 Mpx

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Sony Xperia Z3 - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia Z3

Pros

  • All buttons can be easily recognized by touch and have a clear pressure point
  • great sound and good displays
  • Xperia Z3 always performs well
  • capable of all apps and multitasking without big restrictions
  • slim
  • light and now even better protected against water and dust
  • improved the quality and the voice sounded richer
  • Colors appear strong and bright
  • it works very fast
  • the voice quality is stunning
  • Z2 is pretty easy to open

Cons

  • the frame is now completely rounded
  • the dock can only be used for charging
  • It is difficult to read from the screen in direct sunlight
  • The maximum resolution can only be activated in manual mode
  • colors look a bit cooler than in nature
  • Flash Off Flash On And here are come portrait shots
  • been Saved as Web - Quality 50 in Photoshop
  • compact flash card)
  • this 20 second movie is 132Mb in size
  • There s no way to activate macro focusing
  • the battery capacity has been reduced -

Sony Xperia Z3 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3100 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
424 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.5 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia Z3 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.4
CPU clock speed2.5 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC v3
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution20.7 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.77 in
Width2.83 in
Depth0.29 in
Weight5.36 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standards
  • Miracast
  • MirrorLink
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Display
Screen size5.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density424.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.2 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Copper
  • Silver
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
Dust resistantyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3100.0 mAh
Standby time740.0 h
Talk time16.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standardQualcomm Quick Charge 2.0
Wireless charging yes

Sony Xperia Z3 - Q&A (4)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the Sony Xperia Z3 waterproof?
    carmine.grimes
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia Z3 has been rated waterproof by Sony.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony Xperia Z3 a 4G phone?
    lee
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia Z3 is a 4G enabled smartphone by Sony.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    When did the Sony Xperia Z3 come out?
    brent
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony Xperia Z3 was first released in Taiwan on 19 September 2014.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Does Sony Xperia Z3 support 4G?
    margorie
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia Z3 supports 4G connectivity.
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Sony Xperia Z3 Sony - Editorial Reviews (23)

4.2
Based on 23 reviews
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Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 - Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 18.11.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 - Full Review and Benchmarks
4.0

Sony's best smartphone ever features a super sharp 20.7-megapixel camera, a wonderfully bright screen, epic battery life and even PS4 integration for avid gamers.

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 review: This flagship upgrade has got it right
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The Indian Express
Published: 25.09.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 review: This flagship upgrade has got it right

It might not be all that innovative compared to the Z2, but it is definitely a worthy successor.

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 Review: Sony Improves On Its Vision Of A Perfect Smartphone
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Forbes
Published: 21.09.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 Review: Sony Improves On Its Vision Of A Perfect Smartphone

Sony's latest flagship mobile is the Xperia Z3. Building on the Xperia Z1 and Z2 handsets, the Z3 improves many areas of the older handsets. Existing Xperia Z owners may not find enough here to merit an immediate upgrade, but anyone looking for a new handset should seriously consider this Japanese handset.

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 review: great battery life and quality camera
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the Guardian
Published: 26.09.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 review: great battery life and quality camera

Sony’s powerful, thin, light and waterproof top-end smartphone solves the pain point of battery life lasting longer even when worked hard. By Samuel Gibbs

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 camera review
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DPReview
Published: 24.02.2015
Sony Xperia Z3 camera review
3.7

Sony's Xperia Z3 is only a moderate update to its predecessor. Read our review to find out how it fares as a mobile imaging device.

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 Review: Third time lucky
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 25.09.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 Review: Third time lucky
4.2

Read the in depth Review of Sony Xperia Z3 Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Sony Xperia Z3 configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 review
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Android Authority
Published: 16.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 review

With Sony's bi-annual release cycle, there is always a concern about what upgrades you get. That is what we find out in this review of the Sony Xperia Z3!

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 18.11.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Sony Xperia Z3 is a new flagship waterproof smartphone that features a lot of cutting-edge camera technologies. The Xperia Z3 has a 20 megapixel sensor, 25mm fixed lens with fast f/2 aperture, 4K and 1080p video, sweep panoramas, a range of picture effects and Timeshift burst shooting. Read our in-depth Sony Xperia Z3 review now...

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 Smartphone Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 10.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 Smartphone Review
4.5

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia Z3 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, Qualcomm Adreno 330, 5.2", 0.2 kg) with many measurements, benchmarks and evaluations

Sony Xperia Z3 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 10.10.2014
Home review
5.0

Best smartphone 5in+, Awards 2014. An outstanding all-rounder that really takes the fight to its big Android rivals

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 review: Hat trick
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GSMArena.com
Published: 24.09.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 review: Hat trick

To say we are eager to get the Xperia Z3 out for a spin would be a massive understatement - with the race track still warm from the Compact. After all, if...

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 review: The no-frills flagship
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Good Gear Guide
Sony Xperia Z3 review: The no-frills flagship
4.5

Leaving Galaxys in its rear view.

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 review
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TechRadar
Published: 30.07.2015
Sony Xperia Z3 review
4.0

Has Sony added enough to warrant a Z2 sequel already?

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact review
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The Verge
Published: 03.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact review
4.3

Sony nailed it. Twice.

Sony Xperia Z3 Sony Xperia Z3 review: Great Design With Endless Battery
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TechnoBuffalo
Published: 31.12.2014
Sony Xperia Z3 review: Great Design With Endless Battery
4.0

Sony’s mobile devices are easy to overlook, at least in the U.S. It’s no secret the company has found it difficult to compete against mounting competition, and even by its own admission, it isn’t doing so hot in the mobile space, nor does it expect to in the future.

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