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
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383 Reviews
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Great size, great feel in the hand, great design, Great build quality, The display despite being 720p is sharp, colourful and bright, Feels really quick through the UI, Software is pretty intuitive, Micro SD slot, Water and dust proof, Great sound quality
The camera seems to be a little bit off in certain conditions, Front speakers distort at high volume, Flap longevity is a concern after having to replace my Z2 flaps recently, The Sony launcher and bundled software is getting a little much
Overall I really liked the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, I hoped it would be a little Android powerhouse and in that respect I wasn't disappointed...
Some of the best components around, squeezed into a small body, Generally flawlessly responsive, Quality build, good handling and waterproof body, Multimedia performance, Camera function chockfull with modes and Full HD/4K video effects, Staggering batter
Colour rendering, Photos turn out darker than on the Z3, Could shoot pictures more quickly, ANC only available with dedicated headphones
The Xperia Z3 Compact may not be perfect, but it's pretty darned close. It once again proves that a "mini" model can be just as good as its larger counterpart. Given its record-breaking battery life, top-notch performance and reasonable price, we consider...
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...
