Overall Score
69.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#783)69.4
Performance(#1968)82.1
Camera(#1140)66.7
Display(#932)89.2
Battery(#452)86.7
Build(#759)80.5
Connectivity(#1810)68.4
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia XZ3
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia XZ3 features a sleek design with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, weighing 193 grams.
- Its 6.0-inch P-OLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2880 pixels, supporting HDR BT.2020 for vibrant visuals and a pixel density of approximately 537 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 630 GPU, available in configurations of 4GB or 6GB RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 19 MP sensor capable of 4K video recording, while the 13 MP front camera caters to selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 3300 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging and wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 9.0 (upgradable to Android 10), it includes features like stereo speakers but lacks a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C 3.1.
- The device is available in multiple colors, including Black and Forest Green.
- Its design is complemented by water resistance, enhancing durability.
- Overall, the Xperia XZ3 combines premium build quality with strong performance and impressive display technology.
Specifications
General
Release Date2018, October 05
Announced2018, August 30
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6"
TypeP-OLED, HDR BT.2020
Resolution1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
Camera
Main Camera19 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.22µm, predictive PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera13 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, PD2.0Wireless (Qi)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions158 x 73 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Weight193 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, Silver White, Forest Green, Bordeaux Red
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass