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
THE
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
The Z3 Compact features almost the same set of specs that the Flagship Z3 carries and for those who didn't buy the Z3 only because of the larger screen size than buying the Z3 Compact would make perfect sense. In our opinion the only con with this device...
Gorgeous and classy look; water and dust proof too, Smooth performance, Superb battery life
Camera could have been a bit better, Unnecessary preloaded apps
The smartphone industry is certainly in a phablet era with most manufacturers aiming towards big screen sized devices. But at this juncture there is no dearth of people who want a rather compact smartphone without sacrificing the fun part. The Sony Xperia...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact competes with phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, the Nexus 6 and the HTC One Mini 2. I would state that the Sony Xperia Z3 works well, but if you want to get real, the Nexus 6 will throw it out of the water. But amongst th...
Abstract: The Xperia Z3 compact is a follow up to the Xperia Z1 compact — a smartphone we loved for breaking the myth that smaller phones usually do not come with high-end features. It has a 8.6mm slim unibody design with a glass back and weighs just 129 grams. How...
Abstract: Small and powerful flagship smartphones are an endangered species, like the California Condor of the mobile world. If you want a top-tier phone that fits in a normal hand, the iPhone 6 is practically your only option in the United States. But you know wh...
It's impossible to tally up a final score for this but that was never the point - as usual, the point is to help different users pick out the phone that's right for them. The super mini playground is not as empty as it once was and these three phones are ...
Abstract: Is it the general obsession with size, or the thought that you're getting more bang for your buck? What else can explain the phenomenal success big-screen phablets are seeing? Fortunately, there's still one flagship that's meant for regular-sized hands – ...
Good, Massive power in an unobtrusive package, Great camera, Good screen and speakers, Dust- and water-resistant
Software could use improvement
As you can probably tell, we are tremendously impressed with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. If you've ever wanted a top-end phone but held back because of the sheer size of the things today, this is easily the one for you. The only thing working against it i...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Rajat , review by: bgr.in
Abstract: Sony has been releasing a flagship smartphone in its Xperia Z series every six months rather than the annual cycle that most other tier one brands follow. Every iteration is a slight improvement on its successor that don't exactly set the market on fire. ...
Most powerful mini smartphone in the market, Great camera performance, Waterproof and dust proof certification, Great multimedia capability
Highly priced, Glossy finish makes it too slippery
Sony has managed to bring in the best mini Android smartphone yet again, but with a really high price. The Z3 Compact is a slight bump from the Z1 Compact and it definitely looks and feels better. The smartphone has an excellent camera, a bright display a...
