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%)
177 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Beautifully built. Waterproof. Extremely powerful for a small phone. Fast.
Thin and light
Fast performance
Waterproof
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
Small yet powerful with full flagship specs. Great 20.7MP camera
Lovely display
Water resistant
Comfortable one-handed use
Water-resistant
Sleek design
Sharp
Vibrant screen
Adaptable camera
Good build
Classy looks
Capable daily driver
Impressive battery life
Great pair of cameras
Easytouse body
Exceptional camera
Excellent battery life
Small form factor is always refreshing
Top tier specifications
Powerful camera performs well
Minimalistic software is snappy
Sony style continues to please
IP certification
Incredible battery life
Stylish design
Tempered glass
Captivating translucent sides
Lively colors
Fast
Smooth performance
Good camera
Waterproof with IP68 rating
Very good call quality
Excellent digital video stabilization
IP68 certification for protection against the elements
Above average camera performance
Great battery life
Very compact with a sizable display
Awesome battery life complements highend performance. The compact
Waterproof design makes the device easy to operate. Topnotch 4.6inch display is awesome from all angles. Familiar camera hardware is still pretty decent.
Top-tier performance
Flagship design and build quality
Reduced in size
But not capability
High performance
Long battery runtimes
Low power consumption during standby and idling
Good speakers
Bright and high-contrast display
Great user interface
Numerous settings
High-resolution camera
4K video recording
802.11ac WLAN
Supports several
The editors didn't like
Very heavy Android skin. Camera has several issues. Annoying charging port door
Overpriced
Relatively weak Wi-Fi performance
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
Not available direct from US carriers so you'll have to buy it full retail
Overheats on 4K
Underwhelming display
Too many preloaded apps
Steep pricing
Irreplaceable battery
Underwhelming viewing angles
Small camera key
720p screen not for spec heads
Small screen might strain the eye for some
Camera features can be disjointed
Display is not accurate and is noticeably bluish
Camera interface is cluttered
Speakers sound a bit muffled
A considerable amount of bloat preinstalled
Front speakers aren't terribly loud
Double glass panes could prove fragile
Software needs a bit of work
Especially the restrictive camera app. Sony didn't use the sexy aluminium design of the Xperia Z3.
I absolutely love the Xperia Z3 Compact. I do love the smaller smartphones, and add in that amazing camera and battery life, and you've got a winner. It's just too bad that it's only available as an unlocked smartphone and not on US carriers. Since mos...
Abstract: The best part about picking out a new Android phone is the huge level of choice and diversity the platform provides: With so many different manufacturers creating devices, there's something available for practically every purpose and preference imaginable...
Published: 2014-12-01, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
Awesome battery life complements highend performance. The compact, waterproof design makes the device easy to operate. Topnotch 4.6inch display is awesome from all angles. Familiar camera hardware is still pretty decent.
Software needs a bit of work, especially the restrictive camera app. Sony didn't use the sexy aluminium design of the Xperia Z3.
There's a lot to like about a smaller form factor smartphone with all the power, features and hardware of the larger flagships, especially when that smartphone is the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. While the device isn't significantly upgraded over the Z1 Compac...
Waterproof, easytouse body, Exceptional camera, Excellent battery life
Irreplaceable battery, Underwhelming viewing angles, Small camera key
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the most well-rounded sub 5-inch Android phone on the market today. Its 4.6-inch display wouldn't put it in the “compact” category until recently, but since we live in a world of phablets and huge ha...
Abstract: As a Guy Who Reviews Tons of Android Devices (my official job title), I see a lot of forgettable phones. Phones that are fine but unremarkable -- that get the job done but fail to stand out or make any sort of meaningful lasting impression.I've written ab...
Earlier this year when I was choosing between HTC One M8 and Sony Xperia Z2, it was a struggle to pick HTC One M8. This round, after reviewing the Xperia Z3 Compact, I have swung my vote towards the Sony, who has done a great job in improving the Xperia Z...
Small form factor is always refreshing, Top tier specifications, Powerful camera performs well, Minimalistic software is snappy, Sony style continues to please, IP certification, Incredible battery life
720p screen not for spec heads, Small screen might strain the eye for some, Camera features can be disjointed
8.8 Sony continues to hit it out of the park with their compact line, giving consumers a fantastic small form factor option, without a trade off in quality or specifications. The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a small powerhouse with high accessibility and hig...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and the Apple iPhone 6 are two of the best smartphones for people looking for a reasonably sized mobile sidekick.The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has little competition in the Android market where most flagships are larger, but when c...
