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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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Design |
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Dimensions |
5.00 x 2.56 x 0.34 inches 127 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm |
Weight | 4.55 oz (129.0 g) |
Materials |
Back: Glass Frame: Plastic |
Resistance | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Keys | Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | Black, Orange, Green, White |
Display |
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Size | 4.6-inch |
Resolution | 1280x720px, 319 PPI |
Technology | IPS LCD |
Screen-to-body | 70.64 % |
Features | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
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Bright Max (20 APL) | Untested |
Bright Min | 3 (Average) |
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Hardware |
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System chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC |
Processor |
Quad-core 2500 MHz Krait 400 |
GPU | Adreno 330 |
RAM | 2GB (LPDDR3) |
Internal storage | 16GB, available to use: 11.79 GB |
Storage expansion | microSDXC up to 128 GB |
OS | Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4) |
Battery |
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Capacity | 2600 mAh |
Charging | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 |
Camera |
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Rear | Single camera |
Main camera |
20.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor) Aperture size: F2.0 Focal length: 25 mm Sensor size: 1/2.3" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
Flash | LED |
Video recording |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps) HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling |
Front | 2.2 MP (HDR), Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth | 4.0 |
WLAN |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Hearing aid compatible | M3/T4 |
Location | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter |
Other | NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia |
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Headphones | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features | Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition |
Screen mirroring | DLNA,Wireless screen share,MHL |
Radio | FM, RDS |
Additional microphone(s) | Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Cellular |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700 APT) |
3G | Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
SIM type | Nano SIM |
VoLTE | Yes |
Regulatory Approval |
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FCC approval |
Date approved: Aug 11, 2014 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0810 |
Measured SAR |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 1.00 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.45 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.10 W/kg |
Availability |
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Officially announced | Sep 03, 2014 |
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User Reviews
I chose the kitkat because is lighter, i don't unlock the bootloader, camera use the original code and i can work with a serious desing without loses in aparence. All the apps i need works well on KitKat.
With root, xposed, greenify, smart radio, smart network, only the extended function on stamina (no effect in networks, in this case) and using a heavy live wallpaper (magic fluids), i do more than 6 hours with full brigth and some wifi (not hollywoods films in netflix). No changes in services, .build, energy manager, etc. With notifications.
Knockcode and duble tap to wakeup, sequence to unlock in volume (like finger detection)
Extra minimalistic desing with ADW launcher (all transparent, 3 buttons, home - battery cicle - go to apps - selection -, only caller and messenger apps on the 2 pages, 1st - PowerAmp transparent widget, 2nd - transparent simple analog clock.
Others modules to a perfect desing with transparences, usuability, etc.
Magnetic cable, seals doors.
Wifi files transmission.
cruzerlite case sanded to waterproff secure
four days with smart use, 4 hours of screen on.
16Mp in 16:9 back camera.
Specialy molded 360º usability, with the simetrical desing of the device. All apps works with a personal configuration to well usability. (yes, good work)
Extra: Navi Fairy theme
Ocarina of Time Navi theme ring
Magic Fluids like Navi
Navi art with "Hey, Listen" in lock screen
Possible "Ok, Navi" command to google seach, but i preffer more battery!
my channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9qKv6YEpBgKhZr5WgQrLw
- Battery
- Desing 360º
- WaterProff
- Camera
- Plastic Construction
- Not Super Amoled.
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a solid and reliable mobile device. Best phone I’ve had to this point.
Owner of the Z3C almost two years and not disappointed at all in Sony’s small workhorse. A few apps that comes with the phone are fantastic like TrackID (much better than Shazam), Sony Music, SmartConnect (customize certain functions to work automatically) and LifeLog to name a few are fantastic, while the other apps are just useless. I’ve dropped the phone a hand full of times with case on it and not a scratch on device. The IP68 water and dust resistant with certification is no joke and I’ve used the phone in heavy down pours countless times. In January 2016, I was in a heavy rainfall, slipped and fell in water drenched grass with phone in hand. I was in awe as a quarter of my Z3C was covered in water. I cleaned it thoroughly and the phone didn’t skip a beat at all in operation. Works as if nothing happened to it.
Sony phones are hidden gems in the U.S. mobile market that’s dominated by Samsung and Apple.
Looking forward to the Sony Xperia XZ as my next daily driver.
- Fluid interface speed
- Awesome size
- User friendly operation
- Great battery
- Good camera
- Fast charging
- IP68 water and dust resistant
- Memory/SIM card slot flaps
- Screen could be brighter
- Overall audio volume could be louder
- No finger print scanner
BIG BEAST, LONG LIFE BIG BEAST FRAGILE PHONE.
This phone is a beast. Just enjoy it and take care of it with a case, and with love.
I put a strap because there's a better handle with it (not only for keeping the phone safe around the wrist, but also for handling it : it's higher to see and manipulate with an easy tense-trick handeling). And it's the most "BIG" compact phone you've ever grab in your hands. (Your one hand*). You can feel it, it's not so heavy, not very big, it is as fast and as cute as a bird. You can drive spaceships on it, and u can wait for your mother's call for ten days.
- That battery life is the future
- Sooooo good looking phone
- Screen to body ratio
- Magnetic charging dock option
- The size
- Sony's camera modes & physic shutter button
- Battery is still 89 per cent
- Still 89 per cent
- Slippy body
- Fragile
- Loose side buttons
- No gorilla glass (I thiink), but scratch proof