Sony Xperia Z3 

priceN/A

launchSep, 2014

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Design

  • Slim, light, well built
  • Premium, gorgeous design
  • Curved design makes it comfortable to hold
  • Power button, and volume rocker are awkward to reach

Display

  • Excellent display with very good outdoor legibility
  • Comparatively large (tall) for the display size, which can make it cumbersome to carry around in your pocket

Software

  • Android interface with Sony's skin
  • Lot of bloatware
  • Software features to make the big screen more manageable (like those in similar Samsung and LG phones) are largely missing

Performance

  • Smooth, slick performance backed by top-line hardware
  • Tends to heat up

Camera

  • Excellent camera

Audio

  • Excellent audio quality
  • Twin front-firing speakers are quite powerful and rich

Battery

  • Excellent battery life

More

  • Dust and liquid resistant

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Sony Xperia Z3 Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 4.4, Upgradeable to 6.0 MarshmallowNo more updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size5.2 inches
Screen Resolution1080x1920 pixels (~ 424 pixels per inch)
Display TypeIPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate60 HzStandard
Display Features
  • IPS LCD
  • Triluminos display
  • X-Reality Engine
  • Shatter proof glass
  • Up to 10 fingers touch supported
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Ambient Light
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
Processor/RAM
Processor2.5 GHz, Quad Core, Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801Ranked #83 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPUAdreno 330
RAM3 GB
Memory
Internal Memory16 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes, up to 128 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity3100 mAh
Battery Standby920 hrs
Battery Talktime16.00 hrs
Other Battery Parameters
  • Music Playback Time: 130 hrs
  • Video Playback Time: 10 hrs
Dimensions
Weight152 gmMedium
Thickness7.3 mmSlim
Width72.0 mmComfortable for one-handed use
Camera
Primary Camera20.7MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (4K)
Other Camera Features
  • 1/2.3'' Sensor Size
  • Geo-tagging
  • Touch Focus
  • Face Detection
  • Image/Video Stabilization
  • HDR
  • Panorama
  • 8X Digital Zoom
  • ISO 3200 maximum in manual mode
  • Exmor RS Sensor
  • Pulsed LED flash
  • Superior Auto - automatic scene selection
  • Burst Mode
  • Social Live
  • Object Tracking
  • Red-eye Reduction
Secondary Camera2.2MP
Secondary Camera Features
  • Full HD Video Recording
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
USB On-The-GoYes
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
4GYes
VoLTEYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS
CompassYes
TV OutYes, via MHL
DLNAYes
NFCYes
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Water ResistantYes, IP68 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Dust ResistantYes
Noise FiltrationYes
Stereo SpeakersYes
FM RadioYes
More
  • Sony 3D Surround Sound technology (VPT)
  • Clear Audio+
  • xLoud Experience
  • PlayStation Certified
  • PS4 Remote Play
  • ANT+ support

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