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Sony Xperia Z3V

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4.3
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User ratings:
39
4.3 out of 5
39 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • response was snappy and both while loading an operating
  • excellent call quality and stability
  • It works well outdoors and has accurate colors

Cons

  • lacking that roundness of the new model
  • blurred
  • inadvertent images

Key specs

  • 20.7 Mpx
  • 5.2 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • IPS LCD
  • 424 ppi
  • 3200 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2.2 Mpx

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Sony Xperia Z3V - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia Z3V

Pros

  • response was snappy and both while loading an operating
  • excellent call quality and stability
  • It works well outdoors and has accurate colors
  • The design is very human
  • very easy to use
  • Performance is fast and fluid
  • a solid camera
  • and awesome battery life
  • Colors are crisp and clear with the default settings
  • Superior Auto was pretty good for most shots
  • Superior Auto is good enough for most shots

Cons

  • lacking that roundness of the new model
  • blurred
  • inadvertent images
  • it s slippery in the grip without an external case
  • underwhelming outward appearance and the additional thump to the wallet
  • Sony could ve shot higher
  • plastic is not grip contoured or surfaced with a tactical grip pattern
  • a lot of Bitcoin had been stolen
  • Sony has a rough time selling phones in the US
  • low light images can be a little disappointing
  • port is hidden behind an unlabeled flap to to the SIM card

Sony Xperia Z3V - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3200 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 Z3V - 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 resolution20.7 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.85 in
Width2.89 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight6.03 oz
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Connectivity
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3200.0 mAh
Standby time760.0 h
Talk time21.0 h
Wireless charging yes
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Display
Screen size5.2 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
TechnologyIPS LCD
Pixel density424.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.2 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
Dust resistantyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
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

Sony Xperia Z3V - Q&A (2)

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    cassey
    about 2 years ago
    How to hard reset Sony Xperia Z3V?
    fredericka_brekke
    about 2 years ago
    Ensuring the phone is off, hold the Power and Volume Buttons until the Sony screen appears. Using the volume keys, scroll to the option to Factory Reset and use the power button to select.
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    darren.vandervort
    about 2 years ago
    Is Sony Xperia Z3V Verizon?
    doyle
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Z3V use Verizon as its carrier.
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Sony Xperia Z3V Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

4.3
Based on 11 reviews
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Sony Xperia Z3V Sony Xperia Z3v Review
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Android Authority
Published: 17.11.2014
Sony Xperia Z3v Review

Verizon Wireless now offers the Sony Xperia Z3, albeit with their own twist. We take a closer look at this version in this Sony Xperia Z3v review!

Sony Xperia Z3V Sony Xperia Z3v Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 23.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3v Review

Sony's new smartphone comes with a killer camera and is one of the only waterproof phones you can buy.

Sony Xperia Z3V 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 Z3V Sony Xperia Z3v review
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The Verge
Published: 23.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3v review

Not exactly the Z3 you're looking for

Sony Xperia Z3V Sony Xperia Z3v
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 08.06.2015
Sony Xperia Z3v
4.0

The Verizon version of the Xperia Z3 is a solid, enjoyable phone

Sony Xperia Z3V Sony Xperia Z3v Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 23.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3v Review
4.3

Sony has opted to deliver the Sony Xperia Z3v as a Verizon exclusive. One can assume it’s a variant of the newer Z3, seeing that it bears its name and whatnot, but is this Verizon bound smartphone capable enough to keep it in contention over other recently notable entrants?...

Sony Xperia Z3V Sony XPERIA Z3/Z3v Review
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Ubergizmo
Sony XPERIA Z3/Z3v Review

Marketed with “Demand Great” by Sony, the XPERIA Z3 is a high-end phone that has a lot of attributes that are attractive: a thin...

Sony Xperia Z3V 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 Z3V Sony Xperia Z3v - Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 23.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3v - Full Review and Benchmarks
4.0

The Z3v combines a bright and rich display with an excellent 20-MP camera, packaged in an elegant and waterproof design.

Sony Xperia Z3V Verizon's spin on Sony's excellent Xperia Z3 is nearly as good
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CNET
Published: 04.11.2014
Verizon's spin on Sony's excellent Xperia Z3 is nearly as good

It's not exactly the Xperia Z3, but if you're already a Verizon customer, the Z3v comes close.

Sony Xperia Z3V Sony Xperia Z3v (Verizon Wireless) Review
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PCMAG
Published: 20.10.2014
Sony Xperia Z3v (Verizon Wireless) Review
4.5

The Xperia Z3v marks Sony's triumphant return to Verizon, offering high-end specs and features without some of the compromises of its smartphone peers.

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