Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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Design6
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UI Screenshot20
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Benchmarks11
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Videos1
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 -
Quad Core, 2.5 GHz -
2 GB RAM
Display
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4.6 inches (11.68 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1280 px (HD)
Rear Camera
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Single Camera Setup - 20.7 MP (upto 8x Digital Zoom) Primary Camera
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LED Flash -
3840x2160 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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2.2 MP -
1920x1080 fps Video Recording
Battery
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2600 mAh
General
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5G Not Supported -
16 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
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 comment on how far that’s true. On its own accord though, the Xperia Z3 Compact is a truly powerful device, scoring on almost every aspect barring the slightly underwhelming display. Our only concern abo
Pros
- :Good build, classy looks
- Capable daily driver
- Impressive battery life
- Great pair of cameras
Cons
- Underwhelming display
- Too many pre-loaded apps
- Steep pricing
Specs At A Glance
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4.6-inch, 1,280 x 720 pixel IPS display (319ppi)
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OmniBalance with a twist
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The Xperia Z3 Compact carries forward Sony’s OmniBalance design ethos, but adds subtle changes that give it a fresh, new look. The blocky, rectangular design and curved corners remain, but edges are now tastefully rounded. While the Z1 Compact’s edges were fashioned out of aluminium, the Z3 Compact’s are made out of a translucent high-grade plastic, with durable corners for protection. The sides adopt the same hue as the rear panel (in our case, a lovely sea green), but in a lighter, almost shimmery shade. The result looks sexy and feels comfortable, and as we experienced, safeguards the phone from accidental drops too.
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Decent display, but fails to dazzle
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The Xperia Z3 Compact is slightly larger than the Z1 Compact, featuring a 4.6-inch display with a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. Given its price, we would have expected full HD resolution, although that comes with compromises on battery life. The IPS screen comes with Sony’s TRILUMINOS tech to produce natural colours. By default, Sony’s X-Reality mobile engine is turned on, which helps to produce clearer images. If you want more pop though, you can opt for the Super Vivid Mode in settings. You can also adjust the White Balance to your preference.
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Same ol’ Sony
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There’s nothing very exciting in the way of software. The Z3 Compact runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat as a base, with Sony’s custom UI on top. This user interface is a standard across Sony smartphones, changing the look of stock Android without affecting its simplicity and smoothness.
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Snap to your heart's content
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Like the Z1 Compact, the Z3 Compact gets the same 20.7MP 1/2.3-inch Sony Exmor RS sensor at the back. While we certainly don’t need any extra megapixels, Sony has upped the ante by equipping the camera with 4K video recording capabilities, as well as ISO up to 12,800, the highest available on a smartphone. The front 2.2MP fixed focus camera remains the same.
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A zippy little performer
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Don't let its size fool you, the Xperia Z3 Compact gets the same hefty internals as the Z3, consisting of a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz, and an Adreno 330 GPU. The available memory has been toned down from 3GB to 2GB, but this is still more than adequate for daily use.
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Verdict
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 comment on how far that’s true. On its own accord though, the Xperia Z3 Compact is a truly powerful device, scoring on almost every aspect barring the slightly underwhelming display. Our only concern abo
- :Good build, classy looks
- Capable daily driver
- Impressive battery life
- Great pair of cameras
Pros
- Underwhelming display
- Too many pre-loaded apps
- Steep pricing
Cons
4.6-inch, 1,280 x 720 pixel IPS display (319ppi)
Read MoreThe Xperia Z3 Compact carries forward Sony’s OmniBalance design ethos, but adds subtle changes that give it a fresh, new look. The blocky, rectangular design and curved corners remain, but edges are now tastefully rounded. While the Z1 Compact’s edges were fashioned out of aluminium, the Z3 Compact’s are made out of a translucent high-grade plastic, with durable corners for protection. The sides adopt the same hue as the rear panel (in our case, a lovely sea green), but in a lighter, almost shimmery shade. The result looks sexy and feels comfortable, and as we experienced, safeguards the phone from accidental drops too.
Read MoreThe Xperia Z3 Compact is slightly larger than the Z1 Compact, featuring a 4.6-inch display with a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. Given its price, we would have expected full HD resolution, although that comes with compromises on battery life. The IPS screen comes with Sony’s TRILUMINOS tech to produce natural colours. By default, Sony’s X-Reality mobile engine is turned on, which helps to produce clearer images. If you want more pop though, you can opt for the Super Vivid Mode in settings. You can also adjust the White Balance to your preference.
Read MoreThere’s nothing very exciting in the way of software. The Z3 Compact runs Android 4.4.4 KitKat as a base, with Sony’s custom UI on top. This user interface is a standard across Sony smartphones, changing the look of stock Android without affecting its simplicity and smoothness.
Read MoreLike the Z1 Compact, the Z3 Compact gets the same 20.7MP 1/2.3-inch Sony Exmor RS sensor at the back. While we certainly don’t need any extra megapixels, Sony has upped the ante by equipping the camera with 4K video recording capabilities, as well as ISO up to 12,800, the highest available on a smartphone. The front 2.2MP fixed focus camera remains the same.
Read MoreDon't let its size fool you, the Xperia Z3 Compact gets the same hefty internals as the Z3, consisting of a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor clocked at 2.5GHz, and an Adreno 330 GPU. The available memory has been toned down from 3GB to 2GB, but this is still more than adequate for daily use.
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Specifications
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| Launch Date | September 25, 2014 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v4.4 (Kitkat) |
Performance
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC |
| Processor | Quad core, 2.5 GHz, Krait 400 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 330 |
| RAM | 2 GB |
Benchmark Screenshots
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 4.6 inches (11.68 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1280 px (HD) |
| Pixel Density | 319 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 72.32 % |
UI Screenshots
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Design |
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| Height | 124 mm |
| Width | 64.9 mm |
| Thickness | 9 mm |
| Weight | 129 grams |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1 meter) |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||
| Image Resolution | 5258 x 3936 Pixels | |||||
| Settings | ISO control | |||||
| Shooting Modes |
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Burst mode |
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| Camera Features |
8 x Digital Zoom Digital image stabilization |
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| Video Recording | 3840x2160 fps |
Front Camera
(Good)
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| Video Recording | 1920x1080 fps |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 2600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| TalkTime | Up to 14 Hours(2G) |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 16 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Single SIM |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
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4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
Multimedia |
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| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact User Reviews
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC |
| RAM & Storage | 2 GB + 16 GB |
| Display | 4.6", 720 x 1280 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 20.7 MP |
| Front Camera | 2.2 MP |
| Battery | 2600 mAh |
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Price In India
| Product Name | Price |
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| Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (2 GB + 16 GB) | ₹38,990 |
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