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.
Oooh it is thinner and… um. lighter. That is what most people who pick up the new Z3 will say. Beyond that there are few visible cues to the fact that they are holding a newer phone. For the phone aficionados (like us) we will pick up the obvious ch...
Great screen, Excellent camera, Marketleading battery life
Slippery, difficult to hold comfortably, Can overheat under stress, Feels like a small update over the Z2
A real stonker of a smartphone, the Sony Xperia Z3 is a top-end handset with looks, ergonomics and performance to match; it has a Full HD screen, quad-core processor, excellent camera, slim but sturdy design, and market-leading battery life. It may have ...
Abstract: As expected, Sony took to the stage at IFA 2014 early last month to launch a range of new devices including its new flagship the Xperia Z3.Recently Sony has been updating its devices twice a year and having tried the range of devices, it's clear that whil...
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Published: 2014-10-02, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Slimmer and less boxy updated design, very powerful, vibrant HD screen, brilliant camera, waterproof
Internal storage could be bigger, reflective 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
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
The Sony Xperia Z3 is Sony's most formidable to date with a formidable display and promising features that easily give Android competition from HTC, LG and Samsung a run for their money....
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Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Oliver , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Abstract: With two previous versions of the premium Xperia Z series already hitting the shelves this year, Sony has been quick to get its latest creation, the 4G-enabled Z3, on to the shelves to combat increased competition. When you first get your hands on a Z3 yo...
Abstract: Sony vs Apple is a classic battle. Two of the top, premium tech manufacturers with hardcore fans - guaranteed to be annoyed by this comparison. But it's an important comparison. It is rare that both Apple and Sony update their flagship smartphones at the ...
Published: 2014-09-19, Author: Matt , review by: macworld.co.uk
Abstract: The iPhone 6 starts at £539 inc VAT for the 16GB model. You will likely need more space than that, and the 64GB will set you back £619, £699 gets you a 128GB iPhone 6. The iPhone 6 has just gone on sale, and is widely available throughout the UK.The Xperi...
Gorgeous display with high contrast and extrahigh brightness, Overall speed and responsiveness, Camera is getting better, Sony's interface is enjoyable and includes great proprietary apps, Awesome for gaming / PS4 Remote Play will be a bid deal, Good batt
Not that much new compared to the Z2, Overheating, could pose problems over time, Photos don't snap as quickly as on competing phones, Plastic corners clash visually with the rest of the phone, not very elegant
After years of fine-tuning, Sony Mobile is finally getting closer to the ideal it's been trying to reach. The Xperia Z3 is a top-tier smartphone with solid performance, speed and versatility thanks to its software and multimedia services. The camera is al...
Abstract: Sony has one of the most seasoned pasts in technology compared to many other smartphone manufacturers, and it shows on the Xperia line-up, which has put yet another feather to its cap with the Z3. With a beautifully sleek design and stunning glass panel d...
