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September 2014
(89%)
383 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
179 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Exceptional battery life
Flagship specs
Small form
Superb display
Wellrounded camera suited to most all situations
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Great size
One-handed operation
First class camera experience performs well
Big phone performance
Battery life
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact packs a larger screen than its predecessor in the same size body
It has tonnes of power
It's completely waterproof allowing for underwater photography and it has a good camera
Built very well
Shows that a 4.6 inch phone can indeed be compact
Impressive 4G speeds
Excellent battery life
Solid performance across the board
Can be docked with Sony's magnetic docking system
Supports upgradeable memory by way of a microSD card
Water and dust proof
Playback of FLAC music files
With AAC and MP3 upscaling
20.7MP camera
PS4 compatibility
The editors didn't like
Sony's UI is fast showing its age
Camera functions and modes still limited to 8MP
Premium qualities lost in plastic frame compared to aluminium Z1 Compact
Sony's included bloat
Glass back isn't to everyone's liking
A stack of preloaded
Uninstallable apps
Lack of Qi charging in a phone with a covered USB port
The screen size has increased
But not the resolution
Resulting in a less sharp image overall than its predecessor and many of its rivals. Although the camera takes good shots
Its resolution is throttled in automatic mode and the white balance isn't per
A fair few bugs
Including some odd Exchange issues
Occasional camera failures
And dictionary problems
Plastic sides
Screen could probably be a little higher resolution
Abstract: As a Guy Who Reviews Tons of Android Devices (my official job title), I see a lot of forgettable phones. Phones that are fine but unremarkable -- that get the job done but fail to stand out or make any sort of meaningful lasting impression.I've written ab...
Earlier this year when I was choosing between HTC One M8 and Sony Xperia Z2, it was a struggle to pick HTC One M8. This round, after reviewing the Xperia Z3 Compact, I have swung my vote towards the Sony, who has done a great job in improving the Xperia Z...
Small form factor is always refreshing, Top tier specifications, Powerful camera performs well, Minimalistic software is snappy, Sony style continues to please, IP certification, Incredible battery life
720p screen not for spec heads, Small screen might strain the eye for some, Camera features can be disjointed
8.8 Sony continues to hit it out of the park with their compact line, giving consumers a fantastic small form factor option, without a trade off in quality or specifications. The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a small powerhouse with high accessibility and hig...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and the Apple iPhone 6 are two of the best smartphones for people looking for a reasonably sized mobile sidekick.The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has little competition in the Android market where most flagships are larger, but when c...
Published: 2014-10-24, Author: Daniel , review by: phonearena.com
Geez, it was a tough battle between those two, seeing that they sport very similar specs and performance. The Galaxy Alpha has a thinner body than the Z3 Compact, but the latter is thicker for a reason, flaunting a water-tight chassis, and a large battery...
I really like the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. It probably isn't my favorite phone of 2014, but it has been (mostly) a pleasure to use, thanks to its perfect size, awesome battery life, and impressive display. Its camera is capable of taking some really nic...
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Published: 2014-10-15, Author: Taylor , review by: Pocketnow.com
IP68 certification for protection against the elements, Above average camera performance, Great battery life, Very compact with a sizable display
A considerable amount of bloat preinstalled, Front speakers aren't terribly loud, Double glass panes could prove fragile
After a week of using the Xperia Z3 Compact, we are left with a tiny phone that we actually like. That's not something we've openly said about most other phones in this size range. OEMs are quick to shave away the great specs while not slashing the price...
Incredible battery life, Top-tier performance, Flagship design and build quality, Reduced in size, but not capability
Poor low-light camera performance, Sony's Android skin feels antiquated
Having spent a decent amount of time with the new Xperia Z3 Compact, I can easily recommend it as the best small Android smartphone. Low-light camera performance aside, it's got everything you want in a flagship handset, except maybe a fingerprint sensor ...
High performance, Long battery runtimes, Low power consumption during standby and idling, Good speakers, Bright and high-contrast display, Great user interface, Numerous settings, High-resolution camera, 4K video recording, 802.11ac WLAN, Supports several
Back is slippery and attracts fingerprints, Stability not perfect, Meager camera quality in bad lighting conditions, GPS module is inaccurate, Display with slight blue cast, Comparatively high price
Sony does it again Introduces a new model after a couple of months and actually managed to integrate significant improvements over the predecessor. Huge innovations are not possible, but a convenient evolution is not bad, either. You can obviously have mi...
Abstract: "A slideshow review of Sony's latest mini flagship." Sony's two-flagships-a-year policy were starting to feel stale in the last couple of iterations. We reviewed the Xperia Z2 this year, and found it to be an extremely capable device, but one that lacked...
