Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Specs

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Description

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact offers a 4.6-inch screen, with resolution of 720 x 1280. A quad-core 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 CPU is under the hood, along with the Adreno 330 GPU. 2GB of RAM is inside, and a 20.7MP snapper adorn the rear of the phone. The front-facing camera weighs in at 2.2MP.

Pros

  • Small dimensions (5.00 x 2.56 x 0.34 inches)
I want it 69 users
I have it 51 users
I had it 34 users

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Display

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Size: 4.6-inch
Resolution: 1280 x 720 px, 319 PPI
Technology: IPS LCD
Screen-to-body: 70.64 %
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

Benchmarks
System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 8974-AC
Processor: Quad-core, 2500 MHz, Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
RAM: 2GB (LPDDR3)
Internal storage: 16GB, available to use: 11.79 GB
Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 128 GB
OS: Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4) Screenshots
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 2600 mAh
Type: Not user replaceable
Charging: Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0

Camera

Rear: Single camera Camera samples
Main camera: 20.7 MP (Autofocus, CMOS image sensor)
Specifications: Aperture size: F2.0
Focal length: 25 mm
Sensor size: 1/2.3"
Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash: LED
Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Features:
HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, EIS, Video calling
Front: 2.2 MP (HDR)
Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Dimensions: 5.00 x 2.56 x 0.34 inches
(127 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm)
Weight: 4.55 oz (129.0 g)
Materials: Back: Glass
Frame: Plastic
Resistance: Water, Dust; IP68
Keys: Right: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Black, Orange, Green, White

Cellular

4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700 APT)
3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed: LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type: Nano SIM
VoLTE: Yes

Multimedia

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Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features: Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition
Screen mirroring: DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL
Radio: FM, RDS
Additional microphone(s): Noise cancellation, Video recording

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 4.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Charging, OTG, Video out, Mass storage device
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T4
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Step detector, Step counter
Other: NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Aug 11, 2014
FCC ID value: PY7PM-0810
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.95 W/kg
Body: 1.00 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.45 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.10 W/kg

Availability

Officially announced: Sep 03, 2014
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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
7.8
Camera quality
8.8
Performance
9.5
Display
9.1
Battery life and charging
9.6
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
10
A good rival to Iphone 8 (rooted project)
Phone owned for more than a year

I chose the kitkat because is lighter, i don't unlock the bootloader, camera use the original code and i can work with a serious desing without loses in aparence. All the apps i need works well on KitKat.
With root, xposed, greenify, smart radio, smart network, only the extended function on stamina (no effect in networks, in this case) and using a heavy live wallpaper (magic fluids), i do more than 6 hours with full brigth and some wifi (not hollywoods films in netflix). No changes in services, .build, energy manager, etc. With notifications.
Knockcode and duble tap to wakeup, sequence to unlock in volume (like finger detection)
Extra minimalistic desing with ADW launcher (all transparent, 3 buttons, home - battery cicle - go to apps - selection -, only caller and messenger apps on the 2 pages, 1st - PowerAmp transparent widget, 2nd - transparent simple analog clock.
Others modules to a perfect desing with transparences, usuability, etc.
Magnetic cable, seals doors.
Wifi files transmission.
cruzerlite case sanded to waterproff secure
four days with smart use, 4 hours of screen on.
16Mp in 16:9 back camera.
Specialy molded 360º usability, with the simetrical desing of the device. All apps works with a personal configuration to well usability. (yes, good work)

Extra: Navi Fairy theme

Ocarina of Time Navi theme ring
Magic Fluids like Navi
Navi art with "Hey, Listen" in lock screen
Possible "Ok, Navi" command to google seach, but i preffer more battery!

my channel:
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10
FLAGSHIP DEVICE IN SMALL PACKAGE
Phone owned for more than a year

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a solid and reliable mobile device. Best phone I’ve had to this point.

Owner of the Z3C almost two years and not disappointed at all in Sony’s small workhorse. A few apps that comes with the phone are fantastic like TrackID (much better than Shazam), Sony Music, SmartConnect (customize certain functions to work automatically) and LifeLog to name a few are fantastic, while the other apps are just useless. I’ve dropped the phone a hand full of times with case on it and not a scratch on device. The IP68 water and dust resistant with certification is no joke and I’ve used the phone in heavy down pours countless times. In January 2016, I was in a heavy rainfall, slipped and fell in water drenched grass with phone in hand. I was in awe as a quarter of my Z3C was covered in water. I cleaned it thoroughly and the phone didn’t skip a beat at all in operation. Works as if nothing happened to it.

Sony phones are hidden gems in the U.S. mobile market that’s dominated by Samsung and Apple.
Looking forward to the Sony Xperia XZ as my next daily driver.

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9
TAKE CARE OF IT = IT'S A JEWEL.
Phone owned for less than a year

BIG BEAST, LONG LIFE BIG BEAST FRAGILE PHONE.
This phone is a beast. Just enjoy it and take care of it with a case, and with love.
I put a strap because there's a better handle with it (not only for keeping the phone safe around the wrist, but also for handling it : it's higher to see and manipulate with an easy tense-trick handeling). And it's the most "BIG" compact phone you've ever grab in your hands. (Your one hand*). You can feel it, it's not so heavy, not very big, it is as fast and as cute as a bird. You can drive spaceships on it, and u can wait for your mother's call for ten days.

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