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Sony Xperia Z3#2751

Released: 2014, November 06

Sony Xperia Z3

Overall Score

46.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2751)46.4
Performance(#4160)61.0
Camera(#1580)55.7
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#4431)25.4
Build(#154)94.0
Connectivity(#2408)62.5
Audio(#115)87.6

Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia Z3

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia Z3 features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, measuring 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm and weighing 152 grams.
  • Its 5.2-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 424 ppi.
  • Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset with a quad-core 2.5 GHz CPU and Adreno 330 GPU, the device provides smooth performance with 3GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts a 20.7 MP sensor capable of recording 4K video at 30fps, while the 2.2 MP front camera serves for basic selfies.
  • The 3100 mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running Android 4.4.4, it is upgradable to 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a user-friendly experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
  • The phone is available in multiple colors, including Black, White, and Purple.
  • Notably, it features stereo speakers and retains a headphone jack for audio.
  • Overall, the Xperia Z3 combines solid performance with a premium build and versatile camera capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014, November 06
Announced2014, September 03
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.2"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
Memory16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera2.2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity3100 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired, QC2 (Japan)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight152 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ColorsBlack, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Foldable✗
SAR0.80 W/kg (head)     1.44 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer