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
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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
Feels great in the hand, Nice and lightweight, High spec, Great sound quality with speakers or headphones, Waterproof and dustproof, Micro SD slot, Decent camera
The plastic sides detract from the overall high quality feel, Volume and camera button feel a bit naff, Quite a bit of Sony bloat preinstalled, The camera app has far too many built in apps to be of use, The camera is basically the same old camera from th
I've had the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact for a day or so now, so far I really like it. It makes you want to pick it up and just play about with it; using one hand of course. Often with smaller devices the performance is a little lacking. So you just use it for...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
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...
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Published: 2014-09-24, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Solid build quality, decent enough screen, very powerful processor, waterproof and dust resistant, good camera, good battery life, 4G
Not cheap, screen could be improved upon in terms of sharpness
Sony's Xperia series has distinguished itself with some fine specs but the large, blocky shape of the handsets hasn't been for everyone. The Z3 Compact combines pocket-friendly dimensions with a terrific screen, powerful processor and a very good camera...
Published: 2014-09-03, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Abstract: It's been over a year since the release of its predecessor, but finally is here the new Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. We are in the compact version of Sony Xperia Z3, and are a new smartphone from the Japanese company Sony performed from the Sony Xperia Z1 Comp...
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Published: 2014-09-03, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
Solid, waterproof build, Great battery life, Capable of great photos, Zero compromise on power, Very comfortable to use
Camera app is overly complicated, Not quite as premium as its big brother, Cooler colour balance won't suit all
At first fondle, the Xperia Z3 Compact isn't precisely the zero compromises smartphone Sony says it is - the 720p screen and missing metal frame suggest otherwise. But it sure is close. In fact, on first impressions the Z3 Compact is shaping up to be a ...
Abstract: I'm here to tell you why the Sony Xperia Z3 & Z3 Compact are two of the most underrated Android phones currently available. In the smartphone market, at least in North America (and especially in the US), Sony can't seem to catch a break. Its Xperia range...
Published: 2015-04-22, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: Where do you begin writing about a product that, an aberration today, was representative of the norm just two, three years ago? Simply, by explaining its objective benefits, despite the quickly-changing tide of consumer preference.Even as smartphones have...
Published: 2014-11-23, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: Previously, on MobileSyrup:“Sony's Xperia ZL is an excellent smartphone. But, like I said about the Xperia T, it's going up against the most competitive smartphone market in history.” April 6th, 2013“The Xperia Z is a gorgeous smartphone – Sony's best to-...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Android smartphone. This is the smaller 4.6″ alternative to the 5.2″ Xperia Z3, but it doesn't skimp on features. The phone has a sharp 1280 x 720 IPS display and it runs on the same 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 quad ...
