Unknown
pros
Full of necessary and not so necessary functions, very advanced in functionality, easy intuitive menu, a 5+ device, if not for the build quality and, as it turned out, the complete lack of dealer supportMinuses
According to reviews from servicemen, not only from the workshop where the device was repaired, there are frequent calls due to manufacturing defects or when purchased under the guise of a new repair device, even in large “grids”Impression
"Compact Z-3" - a complete "hat" - was purchased on 12/01/14, and already on 01/18/15 the screen began to peel off from the corner and a strip appeared along the entire length of the screen on the side, the sensor did not work at first, but after the phone was completely dead , tormented by the fact that he lived his life for almost two days (played a video, made sounds as if he was photographing something, turned on the alarm clock, while the screen was “off” and due to problems with the sensor it was impossible to turn it off) and again Charged/rebooted the touch screen worked, albeit with a stripe and a screen extending from one corner of the body. And all this taking into account the fact that the device was purchased new from Svyaznoy. Naturally, under warranty, it was delivered to the Sony dealership in Moscow, in the hope that “Sony” is the name, support from the “end”, etc., such as quality control, etc., but in the end after 30 days that he stayed there, instead of repairs, a conclusion was received, not even from the manufacturer, but from some third-party LLC, in which “a type of independent examination was carried out” (such a “mastodon” as Sony turns out to be in Russia does not have its own expert institution): refusal to repair, allegedly due to water getting inside, allegedly scratches and careless operation, although it was covered with films on both sides when purchased at the Svyaznoy office for more than 2 thousand rubles, for which it was even the warranty is separate from the device from "Svyaznoy" and was always in a case, the device was not dropped into water and was not walked in the rain with it (winter, careful operation, by a girl) - they sent it to an independent workshop with a good reputation, it was opened in front of us - verdict: it wasn’t even opened at the dealership, there are no traces of water getting into the device, it’s a factory defect. As a result, repairs cost 14.5 thousand rubles. and the loss of waterproofing function as a negative “bonus”, because The touch screen assembly was replaced. As explained in the workshop, there are many complaints about this kind of breakdown, there are frequent cases of sales even in branded network centers (M-video, Svyaznoy, Euroset) of repair devices under the guise of new or defective devices, as in our case. After that, I found out from friends - two who bought the same devices had similar problems, although from experience with the Z-1 there were no such problems, they even filmed underwater at sea - and everything was ok, and not just me. Since then, this long-suffering "Z-3 compact" seems to be working and not glitching. Verdict - dealer service, despite the high price of the gadget, is simply absent; the manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for its defects to the buyer. Although I am completely satisfied with its qualities, it is advanced and full of functions. “Bits” that I also use, that the 4th, that the 5th dropped several times - I only changed the broken glass panels, dropped them in the bathtub, after drying they came back to life, once I even poured hot coffee on the 4th - it dried up, but about After two weeks the home button started to malfunction - I had to replace it for 1.5 rubles.Is the review helpful?
Salmin Ivan
pros
Build quality.
Speed.
Possibility of increasing memory.
Glass on both sides.
Waterproof.
Minuses
The above mentioned problem is with spontaneous discharge.
Impression
After the Lumia 925, the impressions are entirely positive. I will no longer return to the wretched WP crutch I spent 2 years with. But Sony also gave me a surprise with a minus sign.
After a month of use, the phone began to discharge very quickly (within 7 hours) in all modes, active, “sleeping” and even (attention) in the off (!!!) state and was constantly warm. In search of the cause of this accident, I searched all over the Internet, tried to turn off everything I could, and completely reset the phone several times. to the factory settings, I flashed it a couple of times via cable, through the Sony utility. In general, I took it to the service center, and after 2 weeks I received a fully working device. To the question: “What did you do?” - received the answer: “We asked again.” In general, I was glad that they didn’t take it apart, but I didn’t understand the answer a little, because... I flashed it myself 2 times.
It doesn’t matter, now the phone holds a charge for 2 days in average use mode (conversations 3 hours a day, a little Internet) and about 20-30% remains. Happy as an elephant. Yes, I also bought protective glass for the front and back, I really love the tactile sensations of the glass and a couple of wires for magnetic charging, so as not to bother with plugs.
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Can anyone live at least one day without a mobile phone? Of course not! Currently, young people do not even consider this possibility. From year to year, the devices are constantly being improved. Manufacturers equip them with innovative technologies. Now a mobile phone is a mini-computer. With its help, you can access the Internet from anywhere, type documents and much more. The graphics and sound of modern devices are at a high level, so quite often you can see people playing games or listening to music.
Two years ago, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact was introduced. It is a smaller version of the Xperia Z3. The device is designed for people who, for various reasons, do not want to purchase a “shovel”. Large smartphones received this nickname. What’s surprising is that this category of buyers sacrificed software and technical characteristics due to their size, as they had to buy the simplest models. Although consumer demand for them is small, it still exists. For this reason, some manufacturers have released phones in compact sizes. The Sony brand was no exception.
Xperia Z3 Compact (specifications, reviews and description will be presented in the article) is a full-fledged smartphone. The hardware platform and software fully meet modern requirements. At least that's what the manufacturer claims. But is this really so, let's find out.
Equipment
Sony has recently abandoned bright packaging materials. The Xperia Z3 Compact model was no exception. The box is very simple, made of unvarnished cardboard, without any frills. On it, the buyer will see an image of the phone, the model name, and a brief description. Inside it is divided into three compartments. The partitions between them are quite thin. The manufacturer included a charger, the device itself, simple headphones and a USB cable. If the package box contains the index D5803, then the headset is not included in the package. It must be purchased additionally. The only way to reassure the buyer is that the price of the headphones is quite reasonable. Documentation must be included with any device:
- The instruction manual contains technical specifications of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone and other useful information.
- The warranty card is filled out by the seller on the day of purchase.
- List of service centers.
The equipment, to say right away, is quite modest. However, it is fully justified by the cost, which starts at 20,000 rubles. Phones intended for sale in Ukraine are not equipped with a headset.
Appearance
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has a large screen, which is a definite advantage. They were able to increase it by reducing the frame. Now it is very narrow (3 mm), almost invisible. Manufacturers preferred to abandon clear straight shapes with rough angles. Now the side edges have a rounded shape, but the rectangle is still visible. The arc bend is small, but this is what softens the familiar traditional design. There are two speakers. They are located symmetrically (top and bottom). The holes have the same shape. The company name is emblazoned under the top speaker. There is also a camera in this part on the right side. There is no standard arrangement of control buttons; they are located on the screen. You can see them only by unlocking your phone. The side frame is made of polycarbonate. Thanks to a change in the material (previously metal was used), it became possible to give the device originality due to transparency. This design solution significantly increased the status perception of the model and transferred it to the category of youth equipment.
The side edges are somewhat rough to the touch. This makes it possible to prevent slipping, so you can confidently hold the phone and operate it with one hand at the same time. The manufacturer claims that polycarbonate material has excellent shock-absorbing properties, which provide serious protection when a smartphone falls from a height.
The design type of this model is monoblock. The body of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (the characteristics of the phone are in the article) consists of two plates and a frame. Slots for memory cards and SIM are located on the sides. The slots are closed with special caps. In order to get the cards, you just need to open them. Next to these slots there is a connector for a USB cable. The back panel is made of glass. It only has a flash and a camera lens. Currently, you can purchase the device in four colors: black, white, green, red-orange.
The power and lock button of the phone is located on the side, on the right side. It is round in shape and has a chrome-plated surface. Next to it is a volume rocker. At the bottom of the side edge there is a hardware camera key. Shooting can even be done underwater. The manufacturer also equipped the device with a special connector for the docking station. At the bottom there is a microphone and a hole for a lanyard. Headphones are connected from above, the jack is standard - 3.5 mm.
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: technical specifications
Before describing in detail the main components of the smartphone, it is necessary to dwell on the technical characteristics. Let's look at what the manufacturer offers in this model:
Screen
Will the display on the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone surprise buyers? The screen characteristics are quite acceptable, although by modern standards the indicators are not very high. In the manual you can read the following information provided by the manufacturer:
- Screen type - Triluminos.
- Resolution - 1280×720.
- Matrix - IPS, touch.
- Diagonal - 4.6".
- Pixel density - 319 ppi.
To improve the image, special X-Reality technology is used. This model does not have the usual film protecting the screen. The manufacturer decided to use glass. Brightness settings are adjusted in two ways: automatically and manually. Multi-touch is designed for 10 simultaneous touches. You can work with the display either with wet hands or with gloves. There is a proximity sensor on the front surface. If you close it while on a call, it automatically locks the screen.
The colors are quite saturated. The display can reproduce up to 16 million colors. Viewing angles are good. When the device is tilted 45°, the contrast decreases. Changes occur due to highlighted black areas.
Sound
What sound should you expect from the Sony D5803 Xperia Z3 Compact (black)? The characteristics of the speakers are not very high. Unfortunately, there is no expressiveness. The sound is muffled and there is some noise. When the volume is turned up to maximum, wheezing appears. Considering that there are two speakers in this model, buyers were hoping for a better result.
The owners will not be happy during the conversation either. Although the interlocutor’s voice is recognizable, it is not clear. However, timbre and intonation are recognized well.
To play music files on the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (the phone's characteristics are presented above), a Walkman player is used. It is equipped with standard settings and, according to audiophiles, has nothing remarkable. The only thing that deserves attention is the surround sound and innovative xLoud and Clear Phase technologies. To improve performance, you can use the ClearAudio+ option. For connoisseurs of music tracks, the manufacturer recommends using the MDR-NC31EM headset, guaranteeing a 98% noise reduction.
Camera
This model is equipped with two cameras. This no longer surprises anyone. All modern smartphones are equipped in a similar way. The only difference is the resolution. Will photography enthusiasts like the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)? The characteristics of the main camera are impressive - 20.7 megapixels. It is equipped with a G Lens, autofocus with a distance of 27 mm. If necessary, the settings can be changed manually, choosing the best result. It is worth noting that in automatic mode, pictures are taken with a size of 3840 × 2160 pixels, which corresponds to a resolution of 8 megapixels. In the settings, you can select the highest value, which will allow you to take photos at 5248x3936.
The owners, having tested the main camera, came to the following conclusions. The pictures come out of fairly good quality. At close range, sharpness decreases only in the corners, and then only slightly. In photographs, shadows are reproduced well, and noise is practically absent. The main advantage of this model is the ability to take pictures underwater.
There is no point in stopping for a long time with the front camera (2.2 megapixels). Its resolution means that selfie lovers will not be able to get high-quality images.
Video shooting
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (camera specifications above) opens up great opportunities for shooting videos. For example, you can record the same scene from different viewing angles or use background sound (the sound of rain, birdsong, etc.). Video resolution: 4K (UHD) and 1080 r. There is a high frame rate mode. You can also use slowdown effects if desired.
A wide range of video recording functions appealed to many owners. The shooting mode with a speed of 60 fps (resolution - 1080 p) received the greatest number of positive reviews.
Software
The characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone directly depend on the power of the processor and operating system. They influence the performance of the device. This model is equipped with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with a Krait 400 core type. Frequency is 2.5 GHz. As for the platform, the phone runs on the updated version of Google Android 4.4.4. The interface is proprietary and is Sony's own development. Icons and settings items are large and clear. The surprising thing is that only this model has a reboot option. Previously, this required simply turning off the phone and turning it on again. The new devices have the ability to integrate with a game console, and not only a smartphone, but also a Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact tablet can act as a screen. The characteristics of these devices are compatible with the Sony PlayStation 4 model. Mobile devices are capable of displaying everything that happens on the TV screen. The manufacturer has provided a special mounting stand as an additional accessory. With its help, a phone or tablet is connected to the joystick.
Battery
In modern smartphones, battery life is a very important parameter. The battery is responsible for this, of course. But not everything depends on its capacity. Also quite important are parameters such as screen resolution, brightness level, etc. How did the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (black) perform?
Battery specifications:
- Type - lithium-ion.
- Volume - 2600 mAh.
- Charging time - 3 hours.
- Standby mode - about 900 hours.
- Playing music through the headset - 110 hours.
- When talking - 14 hours.
During testing of the device, the following results were obtained. It is worth considering that Wi-Fi was turned on on the phone.
- Reading mode with low brightness level - 22 hours.
- Watching video in high format - 10 hours.
- 3D game option - 5 hours.
So, these results indicate quite decent characteristics. Not every smartphone has such indicators. How was the manufacturer able to achieve them? For battery life, the screen is a major advantage. It is not very large and does not have FullHD resolution. It is thanks to him that the operating time without recharging is so high.
Connection
This model supports network formats: 2G, 3G, 4G. You can use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to receive and transmit data. When the Internet was turned on, the owners did not notice any system freezes or slowdowns in the operation of the device. Data transfer can be performed at speeds of up to 150 Mb/s. As for the signal from the mobile operator, the owners had no comments; the phone picks up the network perfectly.
Conclusion
Describing the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact model (the full characteristics are now known to you), we can highlight a large list of advantages. Reviews from owners confirm them 100% of the time.
Of course, there were some comments. Some owners are unhappy with the screen. We will have to agree with them, since there are some shortcomings. Replacing the material on the side edges can also hardly be called an advantage, since the phone has lost its status as an expensive piece of equipment. Now he is positioned more as a teenager. By the way, it’s not for nothing that the manufacturer added green and orange options. They are great for young energetic people. And buyers with conservative views can opt for the classic design - white and black.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, which replaced the compact version of the Z1 (and at the same time the regular Z2), does not seem to have innovative characteristics, but it works not only fast, but lightning fast. It can also save battery, shoots clear video and is quite compact for its diagonal size...
Packaging, accessories
The device comes in a white matte box. In addition to it there are: a charger, a user manual, a USB cable and a warranty card.
Design
The smartphone continues the design solutions of the Z-series. This time, pink (more like coral) and green (similar to mint) were added to the black and white bodies.
The phone body is rectangular, the corners are only slightly rounded for ease of use. The entire front panel is hidden by Dragon trail protective glass. Above the screen on the left are sensors and an LED (now it is not placed in the speaker, but is represented by a separate “light bulb”), in the middle is one of the stereo speakers, and on the right is the front camera lens. Below the screen there is a second stereo speaker.
On the side on the right is a round aluminum power key, below it (right in the middle) is the volume control, and at the bottom is the camera.
At the top left are a micro-USB connector and, under a thick plug, a slot for a micro SD memory card, lower down is a connector for a docking station, and even lower is a nano-SIM slot with its own plug. The card can be inserted and pulled out by simply picking up the convex “bed” with your fingernail.
At the top end there is a headphone jack, at the bottom there is a microphone and a hole for a lanyard.
The back panel is also covered with Dragon trail glass. At the top is the main camera lens (at the body level), its short description and LED flash, below is the NFC icon, below it is the Sony logo, and even lower is XPERIA. There is no access to the battery.
Display
The smartphone has a 4.6-inch IPS display with Triluminos Display technology and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. It’s a little strange to see a non-Full HD display in a flagship, but you can understand the logic of Sony manufacturers - lower resolution - less processor power in processing images - lower battery consumption - another plus compared to the main Z3 model.
Good viewing angles and excellent color rendition are now common characteristics of modern screens. Is it possible to be brighter? It turns out that it is possible! Firstly, the phone uses Live Color LED for natural color display (130% sRGB palette capture). Secondly, in the “Display” section there is an item “Image enhancement”, where two options are offered: X-Reality for mobile, as stated in the description, increases the brightness and clarity of the image, but there is no need to describe the maximum mode. The picture on the display really becomes richer, and in some cases even too rich.
You can also select the white balance for the display if the current settings are not satisfactory in some way.
The display backlight is bright and of high quality. The minimum level is enough for everyday use.
Finally, there is the “glove” function that is already familiar to Sony.
Interface
The device has a traditional proprietary interface and runs on the latest version of Android 4.4.4.
The quick settings and notifications tabs are labeled rather than small icons. The main desktop can be regular or branded, in the latter case it is a matrix of large tiles.
Performance
A processor with a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz and 2 GB of RAM give the 2014 phone almost limitless possibilities.
Initially, approximately 11 GB of memory is available to the user. The phone doesn't have a default memory option, but you can transfer data (videos, music and photos only) to an SD card by selecting the desired option in the Memory settings menu.
The quality of music playback is quite high.
Camera
The main 20.7 MP camera with autofocus and LED flash produces stunning images in all conditions, including close-up and night photography (sensitivity up to ISO 12,800, Exmos RS 1/2.3 sensor).
A list of all available functions appears by pressing the icon under the shooting keys. There are more than 10 pre-installed versions, and new ones can be downloaded. Most of them know from previous models:
Manual option (from image size to ISO sensitivity and white balance);
Super automatic mode (minimum settings, shooting from 8 megapixels);
Defocusing the background;
Panorama (comes out well in shaking hands of almost any curvature);
Timeshift burst (selecting the best image from a series before and after pressing the shutter);
Artistic effect;
AR Effect (shooting with drawn objects and characters);
Timeshift video (shooting at high frame rates and slow motion);
Sending photos to social media networks and Evernote.
Among the new versions are Sound Photo (photo with sound), AR entertainment (new drawn objects), multi camera (shooting with several devices from different points), with a face (inserting a face into a picture).
Photos and videos with effects are saved in separate subfolders inside the DCIM/Xperia folder: TIMESHIFT_VIDEO, AR_EFFECT, etc.
Video shooting is performed with a maximum resolution of 4K - 3840x2160 pixels, if the appropriate option is enabled. Before starting recording, the phone honestly warns that it may turn off if it overheats. A minute of recording will take about 400 MB of memory, while standard 1080p will take 120-130. The quality of the videos allows you to watch them on a large diagonal TV display.
Wireless interfaces
The smartphone contains, perhaps, all modern interfaces.
Autonomous operation
In active use mode (constant 3G synchronization, 1 hour of Internet and games, half an hour of chatting, energy saving modes disabled) the phone was discharged in 8 hours 40 minutes. This is more than the market average and is approximately equal to a whole working day. If you use it less intensively, you can last up to 2 days, and including the Internet if necessary, all 3-4 days.
The movie can be watched for about 9 hours. The battery discharges from 10% to 0 at the same rate as at higher rates.
All this applies to normal use. To extend operating time, several battery saving modes are provided.
STAMINA is a standard mode for Sony phones; here you can also select an application that is allowed to work in standby mode, and enable battery saving if the phone is often used as a watch.
The most economical is the Ultra STAMINA option (other Z-smartphones did not have it), it disables all others and requires about 15 seconds to activate. After which you find yourself on a modified desktop, and even the settings will be cut down. Only Bluetooth and basic functions will remain available.
Results
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is one of the fastest smartphones on the market. It can be used in any capacity, from a camera to a full-fledged media center, and loaded with any modes that Android supports.
The device went on sale at a price of 23,990 rubles.
Technical characteristics of Sony Xperia Z3 Compact:
screen: TFT IPS, glossy, 4.6"", 1280x720, capacitive, multi-touch (up to 10 touches);
processor: quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, 2.5 GHz;
graphics accelerator: Adreno 330;
operating system: Android 4.4;
RAM: 2 GB;
built-in memory: 16 GB;
Memory card support: microSDXC up to 128 GB;
communication: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 3G: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz;
Internet: GPRS Class 12; HSPA+ 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; LTE 150/50 Mbit/s;
wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA;
navigation: GPS, A-GPS / GLONASS;
cameras: main - 20.7 MP (autofocus, flash), front - 2.2 MP;
sensors: light, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, motion, pedometer;
battery: 2,600 mAh, non-removable;
dimensions: 127 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm;
weight: 129 grams.
Video review of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone
Today, people are divided into two categories: some crave devices with large screens, while others, remembering Steve Jobs’ commandments about the ideal diagonal of a smartphone, demand compact but powerful phones from manufacturers. At IFA 2014, Sony catered to everyone's needs. The Japanese showed not only the new flagship Z3, but also its smaller version Z3 Compact, which differs from its “big brother” only in dimensions (well, and some other small points). If you could already review the first one on our website, then we will get acquainted with the second one now. Make yourself comfortable!
Video review of Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
To begin with, I propose to understand the main differences between the Z3 and Z3 Compact. There are not so many of them anymore. It is clear that our today’s hero has lost a little in dimensions (64.9 x 127 x 8.6 mm versus 72 x 146 x 7.3 mm) and weight (129 grams versus 152 grams). The Z3 Compact is a little thicker, but that's logical. The battery in the Z3 is set at 3100 mAh, and in the Z3 Compact it is 2600 mAh. In the first case, 3 GB of RAM is available, in the second there is 1 GB less - 2 GB. Due to the smaller diagonal of the Z3 Compact (4.6 inches versus 5.2 inches), the resolution has also decreased: from Full HD to regular HD. That's all. Otherwise, these devices are identical, which is good news.
Appearance
Externally, the Sony Xperia Z3 is similar to the company's previous models, so it will be difficult to confuse the device with solutions from other companies. But it's for the better. Personally, I like the design solutions of the Japanese over the past few years. For example, in our case, the smartphone has very thin side frames (they are also quite small at the top and bottom), so the 4.6-inch screen was placed in a body that is much smaller in size than competitors with a similar display diagonal.
Above the screen there was a place for the Sony logo, two sensors (lighting and proximity), a front camera and a speaker. Moreover, the latter has a twin brother, who is already located under the display. You understand that stereo sound in any device is always pleasant. By the way, about the sound. It is of very high quality and clean, but at maximum volume (this is especially noticeable in games), the smartphone begins to vibrate in your hands.
Exactly in the center of the right side, the engineers placed the power control key, which is made in the best traditions of Sony - round and silver. On the black version (there are also red, light green and white) it looks very impressive. Just below you can find a volume rocker. It has two features: it is small (on my Lumia 1520 the lock button is the same size) and it is located too close to the aforementioned power control key, so accidental presses cannot be avoided for the first few days. But then you get used to it. A two-position camera button is also present.
On the left everything is hidden behind plugs. Only a two-pin connector for connecting to the docking station in a visible place. Under the top “flap” you can find a microUSB connector and a slot for memory cards, and under the bottom there is a tray for SIM cards in Nano format. To be honest, opening the cap every time to charge a smartphone or transfer some data to a computer is not always convenient. Although security (according to the IP 65/68 standard) is never superfluous. But HTC, as we all know, does not believe that plugs are a mandatory parameter. , which is not afraid of water (IPX7), is a good example of this.
On the bottom edge, in addition to the microphone, you can also find a place for attaching a strap, and on the top there is an audio output and another microphone. The back panel, like the front, is covered with protected glass. There you can find the Sony logo, the inscription “Xperia”, the “N” icon, which indicates the location of the NFC chip and, of course, the main camera peephole and flash. The Japanese are very proud of their camera, so they unobtrusively placed the “20.7 MP” mark next to it.
In general, the device can be safely given a solid “A” for its appearance, build quality and body materials. Nothing creaks or plays. The only problem is fingerprints. They are visible very well. Although this problem is solved in just a few seconds by a regular napkin. The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact feels great in your hands. However, I have to admit that it was difficult to get used to after my 6-inch Lumia 1520.
Display
We figured out the display diagonal and its resolution at the very beginning of the review - 4.6 inches and 1280 x 720 pixels. There was no point in Full HD here, and the company did the right thing by not chasing dry numbers. HD is quite enough for such sizes that you cannot see individual pixels on the screen - 319 PPI. Glove control is provided, and up to 10 touches are supported simultaneously.
Everything is fine with viewing angles, maximum and minimum brightness, and font readability. The only thing worth understanding is that a small screen (although a few years ago a 4.6-inch smartphone seemed gigantic) means a small keyboard. When typing, you often press the wrong key. It would seem that this is also a matter of habit, but during the test I never managed to get the hang of it.
Camera
The main camera received 20.7 MP, and the front camera received 2.2 MP. In terms of software, everything is pretty good (although, as we remember, this was not always the case; the company made a noticeable step only in its latest devices). There are a lot of modes here. The only funny thing is that the maximum quality (that is, 20 MP) can only be selected in manual mode; in the rest, 8 MP is used. Although let's face it, for most daily tasks this is sufficient. You can also shoot videos in 4K and broadcast live on YouTube. Bloggers, rejoice! Yulia spoke in more detail about the camera’s capabilities in her .
But, as they say, it’s better to watch once than to read seven times (or something like that). Here are some sample pictures:
I was very pleased with the quality of the pictures. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the case when 20-megapixel (and even 8-megapixel) quality is not a shame. It often happens that there seem to be a lot of megapixels, but the pictures are such that even on Instagram with one subscriber you can’t even raise your hand to upload them. But in our case everything is different. The camera is good. I would even say that it is very good.
Features and software
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a true flagship! Here you have a Snapdragon 801 (4 Krait 400 cores, 2.5 GHz), and 2 GB of RAM (we have already found out that the Z3 has 3 GB of RAM), and an Adreno 330 graphics accelerator. The smartphone copes with games and other demanding tasks excellently. This is quite expected, because such hardware, paired with a not very high resolution, is capable of a lot. Asphalt 8 starts with maximum graphics, and Dead Trigger 2, despite average parameters, does not slow down even in dynamic scenes (where everything explodes and crowds of zombies are running towards you). In various tests, the smartphone also showed its best side: 45 thousand in AnTuTu, 20 thousand in Quadrant and 19 thousand in 3DMark. During the entire time I tested the device, I did not notice any shortcomings even when flipping through desktops normally (although this is more likely a matter of proper optimization of the proprietary shell). The operating system used here is Android (wow, what a surprise!) version 4.4.4.
As for the built-in memory, there is 16 GB of it. MicroSD cards up to 128 GB are also supported. But autonomy is a completely different matter. The Sony smartphone is clearly one of the best in this regard. The thing is that the manufacturer managed to install a battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh in such a compact case. For example, the same battery is installed in, but there is already a Full HD screen. If we talk about the “lifetime” of the Xperia Z3 Compact, then the device will last one and a half or even two days. This is during normal use (social networks, email, a little YouTube, calls, e-reader). If you squeeze all the juice out of the phone (play games all the time, watch movies and all that), then the charge will last for 10 hours. In the settings there is also a STAMINA mode, which will make the Z3 Compact immortal. For example, at 32 percent, the program promises 7 hours of battery life, and when energy saving is activated, this figure increases to some sky-high indicators - 1 day and 16 hours!
All technical specifications look like this:
- Dimensions: 64.9 x 127 x 8.6 mm.
- Weight: 129 grams.
- Operating system: Android 4.4.4.
- Processor: quad-core Snapdragon 801 with a clock speed of 2.5 GHz.
- Graphics: Adreno 330.
- Display: IPS, 4.6 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels.
- Memory: 16 GB + microSD slot.
- RAM: 2 GB.
- Camera: main - 20.7 MP, front - 2.2 MP.
- Battery: 2600 mAh.
Eventually
The positioning of the phone fully explains its name. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is not a mini version of the Xperia Z3 with simplified characteristics, but simply a compact version of it. Before us is a real flagship in a small package. He has very few controversial points. The only things I can complain about are the keys on the right side (they are located too close) and the price. If the amount of 490 dollars still sounds acceptable, then 13 thousand hryvnia or 32 thousand rubles is somehow too much (but the company itself is unlikely to be able to help customers in any way here). Otherwise, I really liked the smartphone: high-quality camera, good screen, beautiful appearance, powerful hardware and long life on a single charge. If you've been dreaming of a flagship device with a small screen for the past few years, then the Xperia Z3 Compact may be just about the only viable option.
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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 64.9 mm (millimeters) 6.49 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.56 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) 0.42 ft (feet) 5 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 8.6 mm (millimeters) 0.86 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 129 g (grams) 0.28 lbs 4.55 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 70.88 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.3in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Green Orange |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Glass |
| Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified. | IP65 IP68 |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B28) (D5833) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (D5803) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (D5803) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (D5833) LTE 1900 MHz (D5803) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (D5803) LTE 800 MHz (D5803) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Krait 400 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption. | 4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 kB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2500 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 578 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 933 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.6 in (inches) 116.84 mm (millimeters) 11.68 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.26 in (inches) 57.28 mm (millimeters) 5.73 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.01 in (inches) 101.83 mm (millimeters) 10.18 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 319 ppi (pixels per inch) 125ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 71% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
| Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX220 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 6.17 x 4.55 mm (millimeters) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.176 µm (micrometers) 0.001176 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 5.64 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value/number indicates the sensitivity of the sensor to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO number, the more sensitive the sensor is to light. | 100 - 12800 |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/2 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 4.43 mm (millimeters) 25 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer |
| 1080p @ 60 fps 720p@120fps G lens |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera. | Sony Exmor R |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs A list of some of the main audio file formats and codecs supported by the device as standard. | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate, .amr, .3ga) AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband, .awb) eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) MIDI MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) OGG (.ogg, .ogv, .oga, .ogx, .spx, .opus) WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma) WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) Vorbis |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2600 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 12 hours 46 minutes 12.8 h (hours) 766.2 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 880 h (hours) 52800 min (minutes) 36.7 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 14 h (hours) 840 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 800 h (hours) 48000 min (minutes) 33.3 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 0.687 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.897 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.979 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.12 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
