Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Brand Sony
Manufacturer Sony Mobile Communications
Series Sony Xperia
Model D5803, D5833, SO-02G
Compatible networks

D5803: GSM, 3G, HSPA+, LTE

D5833: GSM, 3G, HSPA+, LTE, TD-LTE
First released

4 October 2014 (2014-10-04) (Singapore)[1]

13 October 2014 (2014-10-13) (United States)[2]

12 November 2014 (2014-11-12) (Japan, SO-02G variant exclusively for NTT DoCoMo)
Predecessor Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (Global)
Sony Xperia J1 Compact (Japan)
Sony Xperia A2 (Japan)
Successor Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (Global)
Sony Xperia A4 (Japan)
Related Sony Xperia Z3
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact SO-02G (Japan)
Sony Xperia A4 (Japan)
Type Touchscreen smartphone
Form factor Slate, Omni-Balance
Dimensions 127.3 mm (5.01 in) H
64.9 mm (2.56 in) W
8.6 mm (0.34 in) D
Weight 129 g (4.6 oz)
Operating system

Android 4.4.4 KitKat (launch)

Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (current)
System on chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPU 2.5 GHz quad-core Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Memory 2 GB
Storage 16 GB
Removable storage Up to 128 GB microSDXC
Battery non-user removable Li-ion 2600 mAh
Data inputs Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor
Display 4.6 in (120 mm) diagonal IPS LCD
720x1280 px (319 PPI)
Rear camera

Sony G Lens 20.7 MP 1/2.3" Exmor RS IMX220S back-side illuminated sensor with BIONZ™ Engine for mobile image processor and LED flash

2160p video recording @ 30 frames/s
1080p video recording @ 30/60 frames/s
720p video recording @ 30/120 frames/s
Front camera 2.2 MP
Connectivity
Other Available in black, white, orange and green
IP65/IP68 (Dust protected, Water jet protected & Waterproof)
Remote Play
Magnetic charging port
Osaifu-Keitai (SO-02G variant only)
NOTTV (SO-02G variant only)
POBox Plus (SO-02G variant only)
Website Official website

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is an Android smartphone produced by Sony. As part of the Z Series, the Z3 Compact is a scaled-down version of the Sony Xperia Z3 and was unveiled during a press conference in IFA 2014 on 4 September 2014. Like the Z1 Compact, the Z3 Compact is water-proof with an IP rating of IP65 and IP68. The phone features a new display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, and has the ability to record 4K videos.

Design

The Z3 Compact is designed with what Sony describes as "omni-balance", which is focused on balance and symmetry. Instead of a metal frame, the phone has curved edges and translucent plastic with tempered glass on the front and back.[3] Measuring 8.6 mm thick, the device is thicker than the Z3, but is lighter, weighing at 129 g, due to its smaller size.[4]

Specifications

Hardware

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact features a 4.6 inch BRAVIA IPS Triluminos display with a resolution of 720 by 1280 pixels (HD) with a pixel density of 319 ppi.[5] With Live LED technology, it combines red and green phosphorus with blue LEDs to produce brighter and more uniform light without over-saturation, allowing the display to reproduce colors that are more vibrant and brighter.[3]

It comes with a 20.7 megapixel camera, the same as the Z3, with an Exmor RS sensor and an ISO rating of 12800, designed to improve image quality in low light conditions. The camera features Sony G Lens, which is aimed at giving a wider frame for taking photos, and is also capable of filming in 4K.[6]

On the inside, the Xperia Z3 Compact features a tweaked quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor (known as Snapdragon 801) clocked at 2.5 GHz with a high capacity 2600 mAh battery, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage, about 11 GB of which are available for the user and supporting a microSD card.

Software

The Z3 Compact initially ran Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Sony's custom launcher and some additional applications, such as Sony's media applications (Walkman, Album and Movies). The Z3 Compact can play PlayStation 4 games via Remote Play.[7]

Sony began an upgrade for both the Z3 Compact and the Z3 to Android 5.0 "Lollipop" and announced upgrades for other Xperia Z devices in March 2015. Starting in July 2015, Sony released an Android 5.1.1 update for the Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact, with the other Xperia Z devices following shortly after. On 6 October 2015, Sony confirmed that the Xperia Z3 Compact will be updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.[8] Sony released the official Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update in April 2016.[9]

The bootloader can be unlocked on both Z3 Compact and Z3 in order to install a custom ROM, but will void the warranty and delete the DRM keys, disabling the camera noise reduction feature and access to Sony Entertainment Network.[10]

Reception

Critical reception

The Z3 Compact received generally positive reviews, with PC Advisor describing it as a great little smartphone offering everything available on the full-size Z3, with a design that is thinner and lighter with a larger display than the previous Z1 Compact.[7] The Register praised the phone for its outstanding battery life.[11] The Verge praised its small size while retaining the excellent battery life and performance specs of the flagship handset.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Sony to launch Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact in Singapore". TwentyFirstTech. 16 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Unlocked Xperia Z3 Compact available to order in the US". Xperia Blog. 13 Oct 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review: Not your usual suspect". GSM Arena. 12 September 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2014.
  4. ↑ "Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review". PC Pro. 15 Oct 2014. Retrieved 17 Dec 2014.
  5. ↑ Sony Mobile "Xperia Z3 Compact Specifications", Sony Mobile Communications
  6. ↑ "Time to step out of big brother's shadow?". TechRadar. December 10, 2014.
  7. 1 2 "Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review: A better deal than the Z3 and most smartphones". PC Advisor. 6 November 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  8. ↑ "Sony Xperia and Android 6.0, Marshmallow". Xperia Blog. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Android Marshmallow officially arrives on the Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact". Xperia Blog. 9 April 2016. Retrieved 10 April 2016.
  10. ↑ "Unlockbootloader - Developer World". Sony Mobile.
  11. ↑ "Little big phone: Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, a toothsome hand-fulla Android". 17 Dec 2014. Retrieved 18 Dec 2014.
  12. ↑ "Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact review". The Verge. Oct 3, 2014. Retrieved Dec 17, 2014.


Preceded by
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact		 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
2014 		Succeeded by
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
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