Sony Xperia Z3

OS

Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Display

5.2 inches
1920 x 1080 pixels

Camera

20.7 MP (Single camera)
2.2 MP front

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
3GB RAM

Storage

16GB, microSDXC

Battery

3100 mAh

Description

The Xperia Z3 is Sony's thinnest Android flagship to date, with a profile that measures in at just 7.3 millimeters. Despite the slender build, however, the Z3 still packs some amazing hardware, including a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a great, 20.7-megapixel camera.

This device is also known as Sony D6653, Sony D6633, Sony D6616, Sony D6643, Sony D6603, Sony D6683

Shop links

$150

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Display Benchmarks
Size:	5.2 inches
Resolution:	1920 x 1080 pixels, 424 PPI
Technology:	IPS LCD
Screen-to-body:	71.00 %
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware Benchmarks
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor:	Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400
GPU:	Adreno 330
RAM:	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage:	16GB, available to use: 11.8 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 128 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4) Screenshots

Battery Benchmarks
Capacity:	3100 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Camera Benchmarks
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	20.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.3"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:	HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, EIS, Video calling
Front:	2.2 MP (HDR)
Video capture:	1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 inches (146 x 72 x 7.3 mm)
Weight:	5.36 oz (152.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass; Frame: Metal
Resistance:	Water, Dust; IP68
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Black, Brown, Green, White

Cellular
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 40(2300)
UMTS:	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
SIM type:	Nano SIM
VoLTE:	Yes

Multimedia Benchmarks
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Radio:	FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	4.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, OTG, Video out, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Gesture, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
Other:	NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jun 26, 2014
FCC ID value:	PY7PM-0801 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.54 W/kg
Body:	0.99 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.53 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.49 W/kg

Availability
Officially announced:	Sep 03, 2014

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Alternative variants

Sony Xperia Z3 D6633

Differences from the main variant:
Colors:	Black, Brown, White
LTE (FDD):	Bands 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 5(850), 8(900), 4(AWS-1), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100), 7(2600)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Dual SIM:	Yes
Hearing aid compatible:	M4, T3

Sony Xperia Z3 D6616

Differences from the main variant:
Internal storage:	32GB
Colors:	Black
LTE (FDD):	Bands 12(700 a), 4(AWS-1), 2(1900)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Sony Xperia Z3 D6643

Differences from the main variant:
Colors:	Black, White
LTE (FDD):	Bands 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 5(850), 8(900), 4(AWS-1), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100), 7(2600)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Sony Xperia Z3 D6603

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD):	Bands 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 5(850), 8(900), 4(AWS-1), 3(1800), 2(1900), 1(2100), 7(2600)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Sony Xperia Z3 Dual D6683

Differences from the main variant:
Dual SIM:	Yes
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Apr 21, 2015
FCC ID value:	PY7-PM0817 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.67 W/kg
Body:	0.84 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	1.52 W/kg
Wireless Router:	0.84 W/kg

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

T-Mobile

News

No Nougat for your Android phone? You might want to blame Qualcomm

Sony Xperia Marshmallow update beta includes 'soft charging' allowing the battery to live longer

For the first time ever Android Developer Preview available for a non-Nexus device: Xperia Z3 owners can try N now!

Sony updates almost all Xperia Z2 and Z3 series devices to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow

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