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The Xperia Z3, though, marks a big comeback for Sony in the US market. Sure, T-Mobile got the Z1s earlier this year, but it was months behind the original Z1's IFA launch back in 2013. By the time the Z1s was available on T-Mobile, the Z2 had been announc...
Display: While it still has some of the odd Sony white cast at certain angles, the Z3's 1080p LCD is extremely bright with excellent contrast for something that isn't an AMOLED. It also has superb white balance, making the Note 4's QHD SAMOLED look dingy...
Camera: Did you like the camera on the Xperia Z1 and Z2? Great! It's back. It's still not amazing. This is somewhat frustrating considering what great consumer mirrorless cameras Sony is making. There are just so many issues here, so read the full camera...
The Xperia Z3 is one of the best Android phones you can currently buy. It's quite nice looking (even if the glass back is kind of a miss for me), performs well, and has battery life that puts it a cut above rivals like the One M8, Galaxy S5, and G3.That s...
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We've had the pleasure of reviewing all of Sony's modern “Z” flagships here at Pocketnow, and, if you've been following our reviews and scores, you've probably noticed that Sony has managed to continuously improve these smartphones. Starting with the Sony...
beautifully built, premium feeling, exceptional performance, excellent camera, water and dust proof construction, great battery life...
software is inconsistent at times, notifications are rather low in volume, headphone volume could be higher...
So, should you buy it? It's a small improvement over the Z2, which was a small improvement over the Z1.We'll say this: if you currently own a Z2, you might want to wait for the Z4, which should land early next year. If you are looking to upgrade your curr...
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Following the introduction of the Xperia Z , Sony adopted a bi-annual release cycle with their flagship smartphone line. While the differences between releases weren't revolutionary, each subsequent release further refined and enhanced what was already gr...
Further refined aesthetics, Great display experience, Great sound experience, Sturdy, IP certified design, Powerful camera, Minimalistic but very useful Xperia UI...
Upgrade might not be substantial for veteran users, Performance package is a step behind current competition, Best camera features are disjointed...
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Rememeber the last time you used one of those basic, point-and-shoot cameras? It must have been a while if you own a phone with a good camera on it. That's the case for millions of folks and it comes as no surprise – most modern high-end smartphones take...
Right from the start of this camera comparison, we were confident that the Galaxy Note 4 was not going to disappoint. Our expectations were correct, as it turned out. Samsung's phablet and its remarkable 16MP camera got the highest final score, and it is...
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Sony did put up a direct competitor to Samsung's flagship in the spring – the Xperia Z2 – but its six-month upgrade cycle now spits out an even better phone against the same old S5, just in time for the holiday shopping craze. The new Xperia Z3 is slimme...
Samsung's Galaxy S5 is getting a bit long in the tooth already, just half a year after introduction, and Sony's six-month upgrade strategy seems like a winning bet when you have to choose between the S5 with the new Xperia Z3 this holiday season. It is sl...
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Sony produces flagship smartphones at such a blistering pace that there are rarely any significant improvements made between models. However, while its new Xperia Z3 arrives only 6 months after the Z2, the upgrades this time around are easily apparent. So...
Highly attractive, waterresistant body, One of the best cameras on an Android phone, Excellent battery life...
Large and heavy, Underwhelming viewing angles, Tiny camera key...
Sony Xperia Z3 Without a doubt, the Sony Xperia Z3 is a flagship on the level of — and in some ways above – the One (M8), Galaxy S5, or any other its better-known Android competitors. It's attractive and powerful, with top-tier battery life, clever int...
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At launch, the M8 cost a classic £550 on a SIM-free basis – and since the device has been around for a few months now, you can find it for less, too. Amazon has the smartphone for £519 in the glacial silver colour but you can get it for just £459 from Sim...
These are two stunningly closely matched handsets. Both are well built and powerful, fast and with great displays. Ultimately your choice will be a subjective one on design and build, with the added spice that the Xperia Z3 probably marginally shades the...
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Not even five months passed since we reviewed the Sony Xperia Z2 . Now, the successor is already waiting in the wings. Certainly, it is also completely water and dust resistant and even faster - but is it also even better ? It almost looks like Sony would...
nice materials, stylish design with rounded corners, dust and water protected, great cameras, very good connectivity, very bright display, very clear voice quality, numerous accessories are available, Remote Play with PlayStation 4, very good battery life...
back side is a bit slippery, prone to fingerprints, bluish display, battery is not replaceable, low internal memory, GPS is partly inaccurate, speakers are only good average, shorter battery life under load than predecessor...
Existing customers might take offense that Sony rapidly updates their products: They might just have bought the Xperia Z2 and the new model is already available, which is even better in several aspects. Sony actually satisfied many of our wishes raised...
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It's time for us to clash the 4.7” iPhone 6 with Sony's flagship for the season – the 5.2” Xperia Z3. Sony's phone has a bunch of tricks up its sleeve that will help it against the popularity of the iPhone line, like a waterproof chassis, 20 MP camera, a...
Both the iPhone 6 and the Xperia Z3 are the best efforts that design juggernauts like Apple and Sony managed to come up with this season, and there's no room for disappointment with either result. Thin and stylish, they look and feel premium in the hand...
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Samsung has never faced as much competition in the Android universe as this year. It now releases the next generation in its pious phablet line – the Galaxy Note 4, but it will be clashing with a lot of new flagships this fall, and the might S Pen sword...
Sony's OmniBalance design language is epitomized in the most stylish Xperia to date with the Z3, while the plasticky nature of Samsung's phablet line barely budges in the Note 4. Samsung's handset is bigger, but comes with a 20% larger, ultra high-res scr...
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When you're trying to compete in the phone-making game, there are certain challenges. On the one hand, you want to dazzle customers with innovative features. On the other hand, you want to keep the suit-wearing shareholders happy with growth and strong, c...
Fantastic battery life, High-quality finish, Great camera...
Software feels a little dated...
I'll be honest and say that while I know intellectually that the Z1 and Z2 were good phones, they weren't my cup of tea. But there's something about the Z3 that makes it the first Xperia phone I'd be happy to own. As of this writing, my daily driver is an...
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Sony nailed it. Twice.We call it battery life because it is vital.Without it, e-readers wouldn't be so popular, electric cars wouldn't threaten gas guzzlers, and smartphones would never have taken over as the primary computing device in people's lives. Ba...
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Sony vs Apple is a classic battle. Two of the top, premium tech manufacturers with hardcore fans - guaranteed to be annoyed by this comparison. But it's an important comparison. It is rare that both Apple and Sony update their flagship smartphones at the...
Two great smartphones toward the top of the tree, if you are an Apple fanboy you will wish to stay iTunes and the App Store. Fandroids will swear by the Sony on this one. Unusually, Apple is marginally cheaper, but the Xperia Z3 is ahead on almost all qua...
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androidandme.com Updated:
2014-11-09 06:02:24
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The Sony Xperia Z3 is Sony's newest flagship Android phone. A big upgrade over the Xperia Z2, the Z3 impresses with a high-end display, and refined design. Check out the full review in the video.Sony Xperia Z3 Specs:What do you think of it?...
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Today I'm excited to bring you a user review of the new Sony Xperia Z3 as well as the accompanying Magnetic Charging Dock.The Z3 comes in 4 colours, White, Silver Green, Copper and Black.I have long been a Samsung smartphone user previously owning the Gal...
The Z3 took me by surprise. It's the first Sony phone that grabbed my interest since the K800i and even though I've only had for a few days, I feel I've exhausted all exploration efforts to find the stuff it can and can't do for how I want to use a sma...
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Eagle-eyed readers may have already spotted our Z3 Compact review , but now we're test-driving its bigger brother, the Sony Xperia Z3.Sony's Xperia Z3 family was unveiled on the floor at IFA in Berlin earlier this month, spearheaded by the new full fat Xp...
Nicest design on the market, Impressive camera experience, Stunning display, Unique PlayStation implementation...
Not a major update over the Z2, Isn't particularly well future-proofed, Camera results vary, Battery isn't quite as good as promised...
If it isn't clear, we're just as bowled over by the Xperia Z3 as we were by its compact little brother. The big caveat is that as it shares so much of its hardware with its predecessor, it may not have the longevity of other devices hitting the market lik...
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"Oops, we did it again" should be Sony's slogan for the new Xperia Z3, as barely have six months passed since the Z2 introduction, and now we are getting a successor. The Xperia Z3 upgrades only slightly on the Z2, but exactly where it counts. Its screen...
Thin and stylish waterproof body, Bright display with excellent outdoor visibility, Very good battery life, Good pictures and video quality...
Comparatively large for the display size, Very inaccurate screen colors in default mode, Hollowsounding earpiece...
At first read, one might scoff at the seemingly modest Xperia Z3 upgrades against its Z2 predecessor. We are kind of liking Sony's approach, though, as it allows the company to stay on top of the bi-annual Android cycle of spring-fall flagships, while exp...
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The Xperia Z3v%displayPrice% at %seller% is an excellent smartphone, but Sony had to ditch an already-refreshed design to deliver a unique device on Verizon. The resulting phone looks more like the older Z2, while adding features like Qi wireless cha...
Slim, refined design. Dust- and water-resistant. Excellent camera. Long battery life. PS4 game streaming.
Wi-Fi could be faster. Sony and T-Mobile bloat...
The slender, long-lasting Sony Xperia Z3 appears iterative, but delivers one of the most roundly excellent Android experiences on T-Mobile and features exclusive PlayStation 4 game streaming capability...
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It seems like just yesterday I was sitting at my desk, new phone in hand, typing out my review of the Xperia Z2. It was Sony's flagship that many of us thought would take the company through to the end of 2014, yet here I am, not even six months later, re...
Awesome battery life without sacrificing highend performance. Refined design is comfortable, stylish and waterproof. Fantastic display that's both crisp and vibrant. Familiar camera hardware is still pretty decent.
Frustrating app prevents the camera from reaching its true potential. Software feels bland and outdated compared to the competition.
The Z3 might not be a significant change-up of Sony's flagship Xperia formula, but the combination of a bunch of minor tweaks and upgrades has made this handset one of the best on the market. I'll start with the standout feature of this handset: its batt...
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The Sony Xperia Z3 was announced in September 2014 as the follow-up to the Z2. It features a 20.7 million pixel 1/2.3 inch EXMOR RS sensor - which is the same size (both in terms of physical size and pixel count) as many compact cameras. While the Z2 had...
Sony has produced a decent camera in the new Z3, with some notable limitations. It's not the best camera on the smartphone market, but its overall performance is pretty good. If you don't want to invest in a second standalone camera, the Sony Xperia Z3 i...
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When we reviewed Verizon's version of the Sony Xperia Z3, which the carrier calls the Z3v, we were impressed with its vivid display, durable design and sharp camera. T-Mobile doesn't tack any extra letters onto the Xperia Z3's name, but it adds something...
Sharp 20.7-MP camera, Discrete camera button, Front-facing speakers, More than 12 hours of battery life, Gorgeous, bright screen...
Flimsy port covers, Too many preloaded widgets...
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TIREDGlass back makes it a fingerprint magnet—and a slippery one at that. I dropped and shattered mine. Finicky camera produces inconsistent photos. Stability issues aplenty. Mystifying software choices, including pointless redesigns of great stock Androi...
Great looking hardware. Snappy processor and plenty of RAM make the Z3 a speed demon. Shoots 4K video. Waterproof up to 5 feet...
Glass back makes it a fingerprint magnet—and a slippery one at that. I dropped and shattered mine. Finicky camera produces inconsistent photos. Stability issues aplenty. Mystifying software choices, including pointless redesigns of great stock Android app...
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The Xperia Z3 is best approached from a Sony-centric way of thinking. First and foremost, it is one of the finest phones ever made by Sony. The Z3 is a powerful device in its own right, but it is also just a cog in the larger Sony ecosystem. If you like...
There's no doubt in my mind that the Xperia Z3 is Sony's best chance to win over American consumers. It's a solid device through-and-through. It's well designed, well made, and has a great mix of features that should appeal to media-minded users. The scre...
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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...
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Sony's mobile devices are easy to overlook, at least in the U.S. It's no secret the company has found it difficult to compete against mounting competition, and even by its own admission, it isn't doing so hot in the mobile space, nor does it expect to in...
Sony might not have high hopes for its mobile future, but the company has made a winner in the Xperia Z3. The design is sophisticated, the camera is great, and battery life is excellent. Is it worth an upgrade from the Z2? Probably not—you should wait and...
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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...
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Marketed with “Demand Great” by Sony, the XPERIA Z3 is a high-end phone that has a lot of attributes that are attractive: a thin metal and glass design, an IP65/68 ruggedness rating (water and dustproof), along with Sony's best camera sensor available for...
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Gaining even more steam just in time for its impending release stateside, the Samsung Galaxy S6 is no doubt going to be a major force to be reckoned with when it's finally unleashed. Many prized smartphones stand in its way, but as we've seen thus far, i...
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Despite creating beautiful devices, Sony hasn't seen the growth in mobile that it has hoped for, which has led the Japanese giant to announce its plans to scale back its mobile efforts going forward . There are numerous possible reasons why Sony isn't in...
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We've said it before, and we'll say it again. The Sony Xperia Z3 has arguably the most underrated designs around! Being good looking is one thing, but the designers over at Sony's camp delivered an impressive offering in the Xperia Z3 – one that adds a h...
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I bought a Sony Xperia Z2 from Handtec back in May and thought it was the phone for me. While it was great, the rumors of a Z3 kept me from keeping it. Now that I have spent a week with the new T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z3, I am extremely pleased I waited for...
Sony has a limited presence in the US with most of its devices being sold either overseas or at the US Sony Store as unlocked models for AT&T and T-Mobile customers. Verizon just recently launched the Sony Xperia Z3v, which is a variation of the Z3 I boug...
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It's fair to say the Xperia Z3 is only a minor upgrade to the only recently released Z2. In terms of camera specification both are very similar, featuring a 20.7Mp rear camera, together with a 2.2Mp front camera and 1080p video capture for those all-impor...
Good detail preservation outdoors and in low light, Low noise level in all lighting conditions, Good overall exposure, Very fast and accurate autofocus in bright light, Pleasant colors in most situations...
Color shading is visible in some outdoor and lowlight pictures, Flare is noticeable in sunny backlit shots, Color shading appears when mixing flash and tungsten light sources...
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“The Sony Xperia Z3's primary snapper is a delight in more ways than one”Going by the much-hyped megapixel wars, Sony upped the ante with the 20-meg shooter in its Xperia Z1 a while ago. Two flagships later, it's still the king in this aspect, but we all...
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91mobiles.com Updated:
2015-06-19 07:19:58
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“The Xperia Z3 may just be an iterative upgrade, but manages to create its own unique identity”Anyone who follows the smartphone industry knows that six months is a lifetime in this world. The Indian smartphone arena has turned on its head in that same pe...
Lovely, elegant looks, Waterproof, Blazinglyfast performance, Useful software features and tons of tweaks, Loaded camera, with very good imaging capabilities, Excellent battery life...
Runs hot, especially while shooting 4K video, Doesn't come cheap...
Let's get this out of the way first – if you're a Sony Xperia Z2 owner already, an upgrade to the Z3 isn't warranted. However, the new device has enough to make you envious, and we'll understand if you want to throw vitriol at Sony for coming up with an o...
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Xperia Z3 is the newest smartphone from Sony and I was quite surprised it is released just 6 months after its predecessor, the Sony Xperia Z2, announced at WWDC 2014. Can the Xperia phone be improved in such a short period of time? Read on for my insight...
Sleek design, slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, Very durable with the highest rating of waterproof, Great audio and display quality, Awesome battery life...
Underwhelming camera, The rear glass panel is prone to scratches, The international version of Xperia Z3 is available on Amazon for around $635. This is a good phone but you might pick the Xperia Z2 instead because they are very similar and there is no re...
The international version of Xperia Z3 is available on Amazon for around $635. This is a good phone but you might pick the Xperia Z2 instead because they are very similar and there is no remarkable upgrade in the new generation...
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When one thinks of Android smartphones, Samsung, Apple, Motorola, and HTC come to mind. Other manufacturers have struggled recently with gaining market share, and Sony is one of those companies. We take a look at one of Sony's recent smartphones to see ho...
Battery life, design, sound, camera, waterproof, 4K video...
The glass back could use more scratch resistance to match the strength of the front screen...
The Sony Xperia Z3 is an exceptional device across the board from performance to camera quality and sound. It has a great design, is light and really comfortable to hold and the water and dust proof rating on it truly makes this a phone that you can take...
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