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September 2014
(89%)
383 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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177 Reviews
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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.
Powerful, Impressive battery life, Vibrant screen, Fast and easy to use camera
Screen could use more pixels, Sony app bloat
The biggest fans of the Xperia Z3 Compact are likely to be those who are already Sony fans, but you can ignore all the Sony tie-ins and still get a lot from this handset. The camera is easy to use and has lots of customisability, the screen is great for ...
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Published: 2014-10-08, Author: Simon , review by: 3g.co.uk
Comfortable to hold, Great battery life, Great snapper, Waterproof design
Plastic construction, Not full HD display
Neat and nifty, the Sony Xperia Z3 offers top performance, an excellent snapper and lovely new software, as well as a good, easy-to-hold design, decent build quality and waterproof abilities...
Abstract: Sony's already churning out its latest range of Xperia Z3 handsets, just barely over a year since the original Xperia Z1 launched and less than six months since the Z2 arrived, but it looks like the Japanese tech giant could be on to a winner with its lat...
Perfect size to be comfortable, Excellent battery life, Great camera, Waterproof
Plastic construction, Screen not Full HD
A pocket rocket if ever there was one, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact blends top-end performance, a brilliant camera and shiny new software with solid build quality, an attractive, comfortable design, and waterproofing. Improving on the Z1 Compact, the new m...
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Published: 2014-09-26, Author: Oliver , review by: gadgetdaily.xyz
Abstract: Although still fairly common, smaller Android phones have certainly taken a backseat to their much larger counterparts as of late. Sony is one company, however, that continually manufacture smaller versions of the newer flagships, and the 4.6-inches Xperi...
Feels great in the hand, Nice and lightweight, High spec, Great sound quality with speakers or headphones, Waterproof and dustproof, Micro SD slot, Decent camera
The plastic sides detract from the overall high quality feel, Volume and camera button feel a bit naff, Quite a bit of Sony bloat preinstalled, The camera app has far too many built in apps to be of use, The camera is basically the same old camera from th
I've had the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact for a day or so now, so far I really like it. It makes you want to pick it up and just play about with it; using one hand of course. Often with smaller devices the performance is a little lacking. So you just use it for...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
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
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
Although it's a disappointment Sony hasn't increased the screen resolution along with its size, and the camera's quirks are rather odd, the Xperia Z3 Compact's improved design, vast amounts of power, decent battery life and waterproof body help it mainta...
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Published: 2014-09-24, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Solid build quality, decent enough screen, very powerful processor, waterproof and dust resistant, good camera, good battery life, 4G
Not cheap, screen could be improved upon in terms of sharpness
Sony's Xperia series has distinguished itself with some fine specs but the large, blocky shape of the handsets hasn't been for everyone. The Z3 Compact combines pocket-friendly dimensions with a terrific screen, powerful processor and a very good camera...
Published: 2014-09-03, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
Solid, waterproof build, Great battery life, Capable of great photos, Zero compromise on power, Very comfortable to use
Camera app is overly complicated, Not quite as premium as its big brother, Cooler colour balance won't suit all
At first fondle, the Xperia Z3 Compact isn't precisely the zero compromises smartphone Sony says it is - the 720p screen and missing metal frame suggest otherwise. But it sure is close. In fact, on first impressions the Z3 Compact is shaping up to be a ...
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Published: 2014-09-03, Author: Woldemar , review by: wovow.org
Abstract: It's been over a year since the release of its predecessor, but finally is here the new Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. We are in the compact version of Sony Xperia Z3, and are a new smartphone from the Japanese company Sony performed from the Sony Xperia Z1 Comp...
