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
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Published: 2015-07-08, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Image 6 of 14The Xperia Z3 Compact can't quite match the very best smartphones we've seen over the past year in terms of all-round performance, but then it doesn't need to. Why? First, if you want flagship performance and features in a smaller package, it...
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Published: 2015-03-26, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
They just don't make 'em like this anymore If you consider a smartphone to be a phone first, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the best of a dying breed. Where most smartphones are leaving some customers in the lurch with rapidly ballooning screen sizes, ...
Excellent design, small form factor, high-end processor, good battery life, vast camera improvements
UI looks dated, no HD display
Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact is much of the same again – it isn't going to swing you around if you're a Sony hater but for everyone else there's plenty to like here. I'm continually impressed by how Sony manages to keep the same amount of high-end specs in ...
Abstract: The Xperia Z3 Compact continues Sony's Xperia Z1 Compact philosophy: to create a miniature handset packed with the same high-end specs as the flagship device. Compared to the Xperia Z3, the Z3 Compact comes with a pretty similar looking spec sheet. Both h...
Abstract: It seems that there's a new phone getting released every week, and it's easy to get confused as all the manufacturers attempt to grab your attention with snappy marketing and bewildering spec-sheets.Amidst all the noise it can be very difficult to work ou...
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Published: 2014-12-17, Author: Andrew , review by: theregister.co.uk
For users who value pocketability and want a strong all-rounder with outstanding battery life, the Z3 Compact is really out there in a class of its own. Alas, the price is stubbornly high and there's no sign of a fire sale yet. ® Sponsored: Focus on 5 ...
Abstract: After being launched within weeks of one another in September, the iPhone 6 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact are both fresh, new smartphones with similar sized screens, so could be the cause of some serious head-scratching when it comes to choosing between the ...
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