Testseek.com have collected 383 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.
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: Sony nailed it. Twice.We call it battery life because it is vital.Without it, e-readers wouldn't be so popular, electric cars wouldn't threaten gas guzzlers, and smartphones would never have taken over as the primary computing device in people's lives. Ba...
Good build, classy looks, Capable daily driver, Impressive battery life, Great pair of cameras
Underwhelming display, Too many preloaded apps, Steep pricing
Sony has launched the Xperia Z3 Compact at a strategic time. With its display size of 4.6-inches, it's already being hailed as an “iPhone 6 killer” thanks to its similar proportions. Since the new iPhone hasn't been launched in India yet, we can't really...
Small yet powerful with full flagship specs. Great 20.7MP camera, lovely display, water resistant
Not available direct from US carriers so you'll have to buy it full retail
Say hello to my little friend: I really love the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and I don't want to give it back. It fits in any pocket, is easy to use one-handed, has a lovely screen, a top notch camera and it's fast. That's a combo you don't see often anymore. ...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
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
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
Although it's a disappointment Sony hasn't increased the screen resolution along with its size, and the camera's quirks are rather odd, the Xperia Z3 Compact's improved design, vast amounts of power, decent battery life and waterproof body help it mainta...
Stylish design: tempered glass, captivating translucent sides, lively colors, Fast, smooth performance, Good camera, Waterproof with IP68 rating, Very good call quality, Excellent digital video stabilization
Display is not accurate and is noticeably bluish, Camera interface is cluttered, Speakers sound a bit muffled
The Xperia Z3 Compact takes the successful formula of the Z1 Compact and makes it better in practically every way: the glass panel contributes to a more premium feel, colors are livelier, and the handset is thinner, lighter and water-proof; it keeps the s...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact isn't just the best mini phone we've played with this year, it's one of the very best smartphones that money can buy. Packing premium features and specs into a comfortable-to-fondle frame, the Z3 Compact offers an excellent user...
Abstract: "We take the cameras of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact on a test drive" Sony's smartphones have been winning the megapixel wars for a while now. The 20.7MP primary camera that made its debut with on the Xperia Z1 also filtered down to the Xperia Z1 Compact. F...
Even a few years on, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is still a very capable mid-range smartphone. It was arguably the first 'mini' phone that truly lived up to the idea of delivering a flagship experience inside a smaller chassis. Even today its fast processo...
Speedy performance stacks up to other devices in this class, Impressive battery life surpasses other wellknown devices on the market, Superior audio features provide you with excellent listening as well as great call quality, Waterproof and dustproof prot
Device ships with a fair amount of bloatware, Camera interface requires a learning curve
IntroductionFor personal and business users who are looking for a serious alternative to the iPhone 6, the petite Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone may be just what you are looking for.Following the release of the Xperia Z3, Sony unveiled a smaller version of...
Abstract: There was no Sony Z2 Compact, which we thought was a massive shame, because the Z1 Compact was an awesome phone. Usually, when companies scale down their handsets, there is a reduction in power, but that wasn't the case with the Z1 Compact, it was every b...
