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.
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
Display is not accurate and is noticeably bluish, Camera interface is cluttered, Speakers sound a bit muffled
The Xperia Z3 Compact takes the successful formula of the Z1 Compact and makes it better in practically every way: the glass panel contributes to a more premium feel, colors are livelier, and the handset is thinner, lighter and water-proof; it keeps the s...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact isn't just the best mini phone we've played with this year, it's one of the very best smartphones that money can buy. Packing premium features and specs into a comfortable-to-fondle frame, the Z3 Compact offers an excellent user...
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Abstract: I'm here to tell you why the Sony Xperia Z3 & Z3 Compact are two of the most underrated Android phones currently available. In the smartphone market, at least in North America (and especially in the US), Sony can't seem to catch a break. Its Xperia range...
Published: 2015-04-22, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
Abstract: Where do you begin writing about a product that, an aberration today, was representative of the norm just two, three years ago? Simply, by explaining its objective benefits, despite the quickly-changing tide of consumer preference.Even as smartphones have...
Published: 2014-11-23, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
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Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Android smartphone. This is the smaller 4.6″ alternative to the 5.2″ Xperia Z3, but it doesn't skimp on features. The phone has a sharp 1280 x 720 IPS display and it runs on the same 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 quad ...
The Xperia Z3 Compact can't quite match the very best smartphones we've seen over the past year when it comes to all-round performance, but then it doesn't need to. Why? First, if you want flagship performance and features in a smaller package, it's curr...
Abstract: The 720 x 1,280-pixel resolution may sound underwhelming compared to the 1080p flagships, but the display's modest physical dimensions mean you won't notice the drop in pixels. Images are sharp and bright, and the screen makes the most of its real estate ...
Abstract: There's less than 12 hours left in 2014. Hopefully we'll all be sipping on some sparkling in less than that, but in the meantime, here's our pick of 2014's smartphones.Don't forget to have your say - make sure you put your vote in for our reader's choice ...
