Testseek.com have collected 702 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z3 and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z3.
September 2014
(85%)
702 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(89%)
259 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Display
While it still has some of the odd Sony white cast at certain angles
The Z3's 1080p LCD is extremely bright with excellent contrast for something that isn't an AMOLED. It also has superb white balance
Making the Note 4's QHD SAMOLED look dingy
Sleek design
Slimmer and lighter than its predecessor
Very durable with the highest rating of waterproof
Great audio and display quality
Awesome battery life
Sharp 20.7-MP camera
Discrete camera button
Front-facing speakers
More than 12 hours of battery life
Gorgeous
Bright screen
The Sony Xperia Z3 packs great battery life
A brilliant display
Beautiful design and waterproof features. If you own a PS4
You'll also be able to play PS4 games remotely on your phone
Slim
Refined design. Dust- and water-resistant. Excellent camera. Long battery life. PS4 game streaming.
Battery life
Design
Sound
Camera
Waterproof
4K video
Nicest design on the market
Impressive camera experience
Stunning display
Unique PlayStation implementation
Great looking hardware. Snappy processor and plenty of RAM make the Z3 a speed demon. Shoots 4K video. Waterproof up to 5 feet
Lovely
Elegant looks
Blazinglyfast performance
Useful software features and tons of tweaks
Loaded camera
With very good imaging capabilities
Excellent battery life
Thin and stylish waterproof body
Bright display with excellent outdoor visibility
Very good battery life
Good pictures and video quality
Highly attractive
Waterresistant body
One of the best cameras on an Android phone
Further refined aesthetics
Great display experience
Great sound experience
Sturdy
IP certified design
Powerful camera
Minimalistic but very useful Xperia UI
Beautifully built
Premium feeling
Exceptional performance
Excellent camera
Water and dust proof construction
Great battery life
Good detail preservation outdoors and in low light
Low noise level in all lighting conditions
Good overall exposure
Very fast and accurate autofocus in bright light
Pleasant colors in most situations
Awesome battery life without sacrificing highend performance. Refined design is comfortable
Stylish and waterproof. Fantastic display that's both crisp and vibrant. Familiar camera hardware is still pretty decent.
Fantastic battery life
High-quality finish
Great camera
Nice materials
Stylish design with rounded corners
Dust and water protected
Great cameras
Very good connectivity
Very bright display
Very clear voice quality
Numerous accessories are available
Remote Play with PlayStation 4
The editors didn't like
Camera
Did you like the camera on the Xperia Z1 and Z2? Great! It's back. It's still not amazing. This is somewhat frustrating considering what great consumer mirrorless cameras Sony is making. There are just so many issues here
So read the full camera
Underwhelming camera
The rear glass panel is prone to scratches
The international version of Xperia Z3 is available on Amazon for around $635. This is a good phone but you might pick the Xperia Z2 instead because they are very similar and there is no re
Flimsy port covers
Too many preloaded widgets
The UI can use updating -- all the icons just look way too big. While it may have a 20.7-megapixel camera
Autofocus can be a little off
But nothing a quick tap on the screen can't fix
Wi-Fi could be faster. Sony and T-Mobile bloat
The glass back could use more scratch resistance to match the strength of the front screen
Not a major update over the Z2
Isn't particularly well future-proofed
Camera results vary
Battery isn't quite as good as promised
Glass 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 Android app
Runs hot
Especially while shooting 4K video
Doesn't come cheap
Comparatively large for the display size
Very inaccurate screen colors in default mode
Hollowsounding earpiece
Large and heavy
Underwhelming viewing angles
Tiny camera key
Upgrade might not be substantial for veteran users
Performance package is a step behind current competition
Best camera features are disjointed
Software is inconsistent at times
Notifications are rather low in volume
Headphone volume could be higher
Color shading is visible in some outdoor and lowlight pictures
Flare is noticeable in sunny backlit shots
Color shading appears when mixing flash and tungsten light sources
Frustrating app prevents the camera from reaching its true potential. Software feels bland and outdated compared to the competition.
Waterproof, Bright, crisp screen, Decent battery life, Great camera
Slippery glass back, Only available at two carriers, Too many unnecessary apps
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 fl...
Published: 2014-11-26, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
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 exce...
The Xperia Z3 comes hot on the heels of the Xperia Z2 and it's quite symbolic of Sony that we're already hearing rumours pertaining to its successor, the Xperia Z4. With its replacement hot on the horizon, is the Xperia Z3 worthy of your hard earned money...
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Published: 2014-10-21, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Solid build quality, fine screen, very powerful processor, waterproof and dust resistant, good camera, good battery life, 4G
Autofocus not as good as it should be, not cheap
Sony has been revising its Z series and it's getting steadily better. The distinctive blocky shape has been softened and the specs remain impressively high, with a terrific screen, powerful processor, waterproofing and outstanding camera. And of course,...
With the arrival of the Xperia Z3, it's now becoming clearer what Sony's philosophy is regarding its flagship update programme: incremental changes every six months and evolution rather than revolution. As a result the Z3 is by some way the most refined ...
The Sony Xperia Z3 is undoubtedly a decent and desirable smartphone but Z2 owners will have little reason to upgrade unless PS4 Remote Play or High-Res audio are must-haves. In terms of the wider market, the Z3 is up there with the best and a solid choice...
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Published: 2014-10-14, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Battery life, great build, waterproofing, camera performance, powerful
Sony bloatware, still a little tall, design could be a little more seamless
Having criticised the earlier Xperia Z1 and the Z2 models, we feel like Sony has made the right moves in its latest handset. The Z3 gives you the design, the power, the display, the camera and importantly, the battery life. It's the flagship device...
Published: 2014-10-14, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Battery life, great build, waterproofing, camera performance, powerful
Sony bloatware, still a little tall, design could be a little more seamless
Having criticised the earlier Xperia Z1 and the Z2 models, we feel like Sony has made the right moves in its latest handset. The Z3 gives you the design, the power, the display, the camera and importantly, the battery life. It's the flagship device...
