The Z3 is the latest flagship from Sony's Xperia-branded smartphone lineup. The Z3 consists of a 5.2-inch display operating at 1,920 x 1,080 with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC ticking along at a speedy 2.5GHz. It’s mated with 3GB of RAM and is available with your choice of 16GB or 32GB of storage alongside a microSD expansion slot should you require more space. The Z3 comes with a 1/2.3″ Exmor RS sensor and a 25mm G-lens capable of producing 20.7-megapixel resolution photos at the rear.
But is the software experience enough of a deterrent? Not at all. The Sony Xperia Z3 is a fantastic, well-balanced device that scores well in nearly every department. It may be just six months on from the launch of their previous flagship smartphone, but the upgrades certainly feel worth it.
The Z3 might not be a significant change-up of Sony's flagship Xperia formula, but the combination of a bunch of minor tweaks and upgrades has made this handset one of the best on the market. I'll start with the standout feature of this handset: its...
The Sony Xperia Z3 measures 14.5x7x.8cm and weights 155grams.At the top towards the left edge is a 3.5mm socket for head phones , on the left side is a fingernail opening to reveal the micro USB socket for charging, further down two contacts for a dock....
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As we said above, the Xperia Z3 is a solid all-rounder, a great everyday phone pumped up by great battery life and brought down by an average camera experience. It may not compare well on paper with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 or LG G4, by in all ways the...
This is the best Sony phone so far but for Z2 owners, it's worth waiting out for the Xperia Z4 or whatever Sony decides to call its next Xperia flagship smartphone where hopefully we should see something more radically different.
Before you can use the app with your PS4, it has to paired first. This is done by searching for the PS4 either remotely via the internet, or ad hoc via your Wi-Fi network. The latter is obviously the preferred method, since this yields the lowest delay...
In summary, the Xperia Z3 is a more than decent smartphone, and one we'd happily carry around from day to day. It's nicely designed, has great battery life and a lovely display. But then, the Z2 was pretty good too, and it's now far cheaper than the...
Marketed with “Demand Great” by Sony, the XPERIA Z3 is a high-end phone that has a lot of attributes that are attractive: a thin metal and glass design, an IP65/68 ruggedness rating (water and dustproof), along with Sony's best camera sensor available...
In summary, the Xperia Z3 is a more than decent smartphone, and one we'd happily carry around from day to day. It's nicely designed, has great battery life and a lovely display. But then, the Z2 was pretty good too, and it's now far cheaper than the...
Sony might not have high hopes for its mobile future, but the company has made a winner in the Xperia Z3. The design is sophisticated, the camera is great, and battery life is excellent. Is it worth an upgrade from the Z2? Probably not—you should wait...
The Xperia Z3 is a classic Sony smartphone. It follows the company's signature design aesthetic and doesn't break the mold in any way. If you're a Sony fan and you want an Xperia, this is a fantastic choice and is in league with a number of incredible...
Sony's got the phone to beat in 2014, if you're on T-Mobile. When you get down to it, there are four things that most people want in a phone: a relatively fast processor, a good-looking display that you can see while outdoors, a great camera, and...
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...
TIREDGlass back makes it a fingerprint magnet—and a slippery one at that. I dropped and shattered mine. Finicky camera produces inconsistent photos. Stability issues aplenty. Mystifying software choices, including pointless redesigns of great stock...
Six months on and Sony has updated its flagship smartphone with the Z3. Not enough time has passed for the company to release a brand new device. In fact, it's best to think of the Z3 as a ‘lite' version of the widely praised Xperia Z2.That's not to say...
The Sony Xperia Z3 was announced in September 2014 as the follow-up to the Z2. It features a 20.7 million pixel 1/2.3 inch EXMOR RS sensor - which is the same size (both in terms of physical size and pixel count) as many compact cameras. While the Z2 had...
When we reviewed Verizon's version of the Sony Xperia Z3, which the carrier calls the Z3v, we were impressed with its vivid display, durable design and sharp camera. T-Mobile doesn't tack any extra letters onto the Xperia Z3's name, but it adds something...
The Z3 is the latest flagship from Sony's Xperia-branded smartphone lineup. The Z3 consists of a 5.2-inch display operating at 1,920 x 1,080 with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC ticking along at a speedy 2.5GHz. It’s mated with 3GB of RAM and is available with your choice of 16GB or 32GB of storage alongside a microSD expansion slot should you require more space. The Z3 comes with a 1/2.3″ Exmor RS sensor and a 25mm G-lens capable of producing 20.7-megapixel resolution photos at the rear.