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.
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(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.
Exceptional battery life, Flagship specs, small form, Superb display, Wellrounded camera suited to most all situations, , THE
Sony's UI is fast showing its age, Camera functions and modes still limited to 8MP, Premium qualities lost in plastic frame compared to aluminium Z1 Compact, Sony's included bloat
It seems most OEMs are turning their backs on truly one-handed smartphone experiences. Sure there are a few out there which claim to be a shrunken variant of their flagship sibling, but none of these minis compare to the Z3 Compact, just as the Z1 Compact...
Even a few years on, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is still a very capable mid-range smartphone. It was arguably the first 'mini' phone that truly lived up to the idea of delivering a flagship experience inside a smaller chassis. Even today its fast processo...
Speedy performance stacks up to other devices in this class, Impressive battery life surpasses other wellknown devices on the market, Superior audio features provide you with excellent listening as well as great call quality, Waterproof and dustproof prot
Device ships with a fair amount of bloatware, Camera interface requires a learning curve
IntroductionFor personal and business users who are looking for a serious alternative to the iPhone 6, the petite Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone may be just what you are looking for.Following the release of the Xperia Z3, Sony unveiled a smaller version of...
Abstract: There was no Sony Z2 Compact, which we thought was a massive shame, because the Z1 Compact was an awesome phone. Usually, when companies scale down their handsets, there is a reduction in power, but that wasn't the case with the Z1 Compact, it was every b...
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Published: 2015-07-08, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
Image 6 of 14The Xperia Z3 Compact can't quite match the very best smartphones we've seen over the past year in terms of all-round performance, but then it doesn't need to. Why? First, if you want flagship performance and features in a smaller package, it...
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Published: 2015-03-26, Author: Chris , review by: reviewed.com
They just don't make 'em like this anymore If you consider a smartphone to be a phone first, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the best of a dying breed. Where most smartphones are leaving some customers in the lurch with rapidly ballooning screen sizes, ...
Excellent design, small form factor, high-end processor, good battery life, vast camera improvements
UI looks dated, no HD display
Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact is much of the same again – it isn't going to swing you around if you're a Sony hater but for everyone else there's plenty to like here. I'm continually impressed by how Sony manages to keep the same amount of high-end specs in ...
Abstract: The Xperia Z3 Compact continues Sony's Xperia Z1 Compact philosophy: to create a miniature handset packed with the same high-end specs as the flagship device. Compared to the Xperia Z3, the Z3 Compact comes with a pretty similar looking spec sheet. Both h...
