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Most compact, smaller phones have their specifications limited due to their size, but unlike many other manufacturers, Sony has just tweaked the design and kept its high-end specs intact with the Xperia Z3 Compact.The Z3 Compact was released in 2014, maki...
Even a few years on, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is still a very capable mid-range smartphone. It was arguably the first 'mini' phone that truly lived up to the idea of delivering a flagship experience inside a smaller chassis. Even today its fast processo...
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ouritdept.co.uk Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:09
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Following the release of the Xperia Z3, Sony unveiled a smaller version of the Z3 known as the Xperia Z3 Compact . The nice part is Sony did not sacrifice the technology included in the original Z3 when producing a smaller version of the device. In fact...
Speedy performance stacks up to other devices in this class, Impressive battery life surpasses other wellknown devices on the market, Superior audio features provide you with excellent listening as well as great call quality, Waterproof and dustproof prot...
Device ships with a fair amount of bloatware, Camera interface requires a learning curve...
IntroductionFor personal and business users who are looking for a serious alternative to the iPhone 6, the petite Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone may be just what you are looking for.Following the release of the Xperia Z3, Sony unveiled a smaller version of...
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There was no Sony Z2 Compact, which we thought was a massive shame, because the Z1 Compact was an awesome phone. Usually, when companies scale down their handsets, there is a reduction in power, but that wasn't the case with the Z1 Compact, it was every b...
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The 20 best smartphones available to buy in the UK right now. The best phones you can buy in the UK - Best Android phones, best iPhones, best Windows Phones - best mobile phone reviews. Keep reading to find out what is the best phone of 2015. Updated on 2...
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Sony's Xperia Z1 Compact was one of our favourite phones of early 2014, squeezing big performance into a lightweight, water-resistant chassis, and it's aiming to continue in the same vein with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. It's endearingly petite compared...
Image 6 of 14The Xperia Z3 Compact can't quite match the very best smartphones we've seen over the past year in terms of all-round performance, but then it doesn't need to. Why? First, if you want flagship performance and features in a smaller package, it...
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I'm here to tell you why the Sony Xperia Z3 & Z3 Compact are two of the most underrated Android phones currently available. In the smartphone market, at least in North America (and especially in the US), Sony can't seem to catch a break. Its Xperia range...
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g3ar.co.za Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:10
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Before you can use the app with your PS4, it has to paired first. This is done by searching for the PS4 either remotely via the internet, or ad hoc via your Wi-Fi network. The latter is obviously the preferred method, since this yields the lowest delay be...
Playing PS4 in the bath/shower, Fantastic battery life, Most games perform quite well, Portable gaming with proper controls...
WiFi and Bluetooth don't work underwater, Only works well over local WiFi, Limited portability...
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Where do you begin writing about a product that, an aberration today, was representative of the norm just two, three years ago? Simply, by explaining its objective benefits, despite the quickly-changing tide of consumer preference.Even as smartphones have...
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The age of the small phone isn't dead yet. Not willing to let this category go quietly into the night, Sony brought forth one the best small smartphones of all time, the Xperia Z3 Compact (MSRP $469.99 unlocked). Offering stunning battery life and mid-ran...
They just don't make 'em like this anymore If you consider a smartphone to be a phone first, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is the best of a dying breed. Where most smartphones are leaving some customers in the lurch with rapidly ballooning screen sizes...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:11
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S ony's Xperia Z1 Compact was one of our favourite phones of early 2014, squeezing big performance into a lightweight, water-resistant chassis. Now the range continues in the same vein with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. It's endearingly petite compared to...
The Xperia Z3 Compact can't quite match the very best smartphones we've seen over the past year when it comes to all-round performance, but then it doesn't need to. Why? First, if you want flagship performance and features in a smaller package, it's curr...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:13
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As with the first gen concept, the Xperia Z3 Compact packs the same internals as its larger counterpart - a high-end Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, Triluminos display technology, and Sony's 20MP Exmor RS camera sensor. It's also waterproof. Does all this...
Excellent design, small form factor, high-end processor, good battery life, vast camera improvements...
UI looks dated, no HD display...
Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact is much of the same again – it isn't going to swing you around if you're a Sony hater but for everyone else there's plenty to like here. I'm continually impressed by how Sony manages to keep the same amount of high-end specs in...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:13
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The 720 x 1,280-pixel resolution may sound underwhelming compared to the 1080p flagships, but the display's modest physical dimensions mean you won't notice the drop in pixels. Images are sharp and bright, and the screen makes the most of its real estate...
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cybershack.com.au Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:14
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There's less than 12 hours left in 2014. Hopefully we'll all be sipping on some sparkling in less than that, but in the meantime, here's our pick of 2014's smartphones.Don't forget to have your say - make sure you put your vote in for our reader's choice...
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techlife.net Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:14
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Inside the handset's dust-resistant and waterproof chassis (to IP65 and IP68 standards, respectively) sits a far from slouchy 2.46GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB RAM with 16GB internal memory. Running Android 4.4.4, the Z3 C...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:15
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It seems that there's a new phone getting released every week, and it's easy to get confused as all the manufacturers attempt to grab your attention with snappy marketing and bewildering spec-sheets.Amidst all the noise it can be very difficult to work ou...
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Sony isn't the first handset manufacturer to create a shrunk down version of its flagship phone, with HTC recently bringing out the HTC One Mini 2 and LG coming up with the LG G2 Mini . What makes the Xperia Z3 Compact stand out from the crowd is that it'...
Great design and screen, Very good battery life, Excellent performance...
Camera slightly disappointing, Camera app over heats...
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It's a little gem of a phone boasting quite outstanding battery life. If your ideal phone is a tad larger than a classic iPhone, and you have no wish to follow the market (or Apple) into 5-inch territory, then the Sony Z3 Xperia is a no-compromise option...
For users who value pocketability and want a strong all-rounder with outstanding battery life, the Z3 Compact is really out there in a class of its own. Alas, the price is stubbornly high and there's no sign of a fire sale yet. ® Sponsored: Focus on 5...
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After being launched within weeks of one another in September, the iPhone 6 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact are both fresh, new smartphones with similar sized screens, so could be the cause of some serious head-scratching when it comes to choosing between the...
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There's an ongoing argument about phone sizes. Apple's move into larger screen sizes means it's not just happening in the Android market now, it's industry-wide. Everyone has a sweet spot into which the smartphone size of their heart's desire falls. Some...
Great size, one-handed operation, First class camera experience performs well, Big phone performance, Battery life...
Glass back isn't to everyone's liking, A stack of preloaded, uninstallable apps, Lack of Qi charging in a phone with a covered USB port...
This isn't the first Sony phone to bear the “Compact” moniker, and after playing with the Z3 Compact for a while I really hope it's not the last. Sony's delivered flagship-class specs and performance in a smaller size than we've seen in the last few years...
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And the year isn't even out yet, so there'll likely be a few more additions to this list before the curtain falls on 2014. Until then, however, think of all the handsets listed below as the best of the best, the cream of 2014's crop of smartphones. We've...
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Previously, on MobileSyrup:“Sony's Xperia ZL is an excellent smartphone. But, like I said about the Xperia T, it's going up against the most competitive smartphone market in history.” April 6th, 2013“The Xperia Z is a gorgeous smartphone – Sony's best to-...
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fatducktech.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:19
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Sony's reimagining of its premium phone lines through the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact bring a renewed sense of style and some top-notch performance as well, although the cameras could be better.To be honest, I wasn't that thrilled with the Sony Xperia...
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What is the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact? The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a 4.6-inch Android phone and the baby brother of the 5.5-inch Xperia Z3 . It's also the successor to the excellent Xperia Z1 Compact . If you're wondering where the Z2 Compact is, well, Son...
Fantastic battery life, Slick performance, Great audio features...
Naff plastic trim, Still packed with bloatware, Low-light camera performance not fantastic...
The Xperia Z3 Compact is the best of the Android minis and even makes a nice alternative to the iPhone 6.Next, read more Mobile Phone Reviews...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:21
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The iPhone 6 and the Xperia 3 Compact - High performance in a neat little package: source mob.hrWith smartphone makers following the ‘bigger is better' mantra with every new flagship release, finding smaller physical handsets that deliver the same top tie...
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Like the full-size Z3, we're pleased to report that the Xperia Z3 Compact is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor at 8.6 mm and 127 g. It's not a massive amount but it's a step in the right direction and that's perfectly thin and light for a mid-size smartphone...
The Xperia Z3 compact is great little smartphone offering pretty much everything available on the full-size Z3 (including PS4 Remote Play and High-Res audio) apart from a Full HD screen. The new design is thinner and lighter plus the display is bigger tha...
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The Z3 Compact keeps the square, seamless glass design of its predecessors while adding some much-needed softness to the edges. Photo: SonyThe Z3 Compact feels great to handle, keeping the hard, monolithic glass design of previous Xperia Z phones while pi...
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Cards on the table: here at Macworld UK we love our iPhones, and the recent launch of the brilliant iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus has reconfirmed our commitment to the iOS world. But we like to keep our fingers on the pulse of the Android world, and compare...
We're Macworld UK, and we love Apple products. But even we accept that in the smartphone world Apple's rivals are catching up. The Xperia Z3 Compact is a stunning mid-sized, mid-priced handset. Indeed, that price is the major thing that catches our eye. G...
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Iterative products are just a way of life these days. We get a new slightly updated device every few months, sometimes every six months, sometimes even every year, Sony have mastered the iterative product cycle, releasing new products every six months ens...
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...
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Many of you have been sending me inquiries via email, Twitter, and Facebook about this svelte handset's availability in the Philippines ever since it was introduced by the legendary Japanese company last September at IFA 2014 in Berlin...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:26
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Of all the "mini" versions of flagship Android phones that have been released over the past couple of years, the Xperia Z1 Compact is the only one that isn't guilty of profoundly misleading buyers. This is because it's the only one that has generally the...
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...
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whistleout.com.au Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:26
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If you want a smaller Android phone but don't want to sacrifice hardware and quality, then the Z3 Compact is pretty much your only option. It's the first ‘mini' version of a flagship that doesn't make significant hardware forfeits.Other phones like the Ga...
We've griped on a little about the Z3 Compact's faults, but for all of them it's still a great phone. Remembering that it'll run you $100 or more under another flagship, or even almost $200 less than an iPhone, it certainly delivers on your money. It's...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:27
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Lisa Gade reviews the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Android smartphone. This is the smaller 4.6″ alternative to the 5.2″ Xperia Z3, but it doesn't skimp on features. The phone has a sharp 1280 x 720 IPS display and it runs on the same 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 quad...
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itproportal.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:28
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There's a trend these days for handset makers to stick everything but the kitchen sink in their flagship phones and make those phones large, then make their smaller phones a bit less feature rich. This can backfire. We've previously reported about 'mini'...
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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Now that handsets are getting bigger – with screens measuring up to six inches – the makers have realised that they can offer similar hardware in a smaller package. HTC, LG and Samsung are among the competition but Sony got off to a roaring start with its...
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...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:28
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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...
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Few criticisms could be levelled against the Z1 Compact . The smartphone packed flagship guts into a comfortable 4.3in form factor. It was near perfect.Sony has since taken a red pen to the original and made subtle refinements — important refinements — th...
Water and dust proof, Playback of FLAC music files, with AAC and MP3 upscaling, 20.7MP camera, Exceptional battery life, PS4 compatibility...
Some might find 4.6in screen too small, Flaps cover the charging port...
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Smartphones may well be getting bigger, but Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact aims to show people that a smartphone doesn't need to be big to be powerful, boasting high-end specs in a small-scale body.Part of Sony's third generation of Xperia Z series — which is a...
Built very well; Shows that a 4.6 inch phone can indeed be compact; Impressive 4G speeds; Excellent battery life; Solid performance across the board; Can be docked with Sony's magnetic docking system; Supports upgradeable memory by way of a microSD card;...
A fair few bugs, including some odd Exchange issues, occasional camera failures, and dictionary problems; Plastic sides; Screen could probably be a little higher resolution; Camera software still seems a little rudimentary;...
While it has the odd bug here and there, Sony's Xperia Z3 Compact is a solid smartphone for 2014, and one of the best all year, pushing so much into a small body that it's a hard phone to ignore.Interestingly, the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact sends a clear mess...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:31
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As phone screens get larger, pushing through the five- and even six-inch barrier, manufacturers have spotted an opportunity to sell the same hardware in a more compact package. Amid competition from Samsung, LG and HTC, Sony stormed ahead at the start of...
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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gadgetdaily.xyz Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:32
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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...
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Sony have carved themselves out a niche in the world of modern day smartphones. A niche for great looking, powerful, waterproof and damn good fun to own smartphones. The latest generation having only just been unveiled at IFA in Berlin a few weeks ago, wh...
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...
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There are two Xperia Z3s to choose from and this is the smaller, more pocket-friendly one, which claims to fit high-end specs including 4G into a smaller case. Can it be true? Chassis & screen The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact appears to have kept the premium...
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...
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The newly released Sony Xperia Z3 Compact offers a number of great tech specs and features in a small package that can easily fit into your pocket. While these features include the 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM and 20.7MP rear camera w...
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Sony probably has the largest number of product announcements this year at IFA. We saw new audio products , new lens-style cameras, smaller Action Cam , its first curved 4K TV (Bravia S90) and three new mobile devices . We dropped by the Sony Booth at IFA...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:36
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Let's get matters of size out of the way.This is a 4.6in smartphone calling itself compact. That means the screen is bigger than that of the iPhone 5s and almost matches the 4.7in display on the original HTC One . But it's all about dimensions. Put simply...
Solid, waterproof build, Great battery life, Capable of great photos, Zero compromise on power, Very comfortable to use...
Camera app is overly complicated, Not quite as premium as its big brother, Cooler colour balance won't suit all...
At first fondle, the Xperia Z3 Compact isn't precisely the zero compromises smartphone Sony says it is - the 720p screen and missing metal frame suggest otherwise. But it sure is close. In fact, on first impressions the Z3 Compact is shaping up to be a...
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wovow.org Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:36
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It's been over a year since the release of its predecessor, but finally is here the new Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. We are in the compact version of Sony Xperia Z3, and are a new smartphone from the Japanese company Sony performed from the Sony Xperia Z1 Comp...
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With the launch of the new top of the line Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, Sony has announced two giant-killer smartphones here in Berlin, and it's genuinely hard to pick which one is the more interesting of the two. Here are our first impressions of wha...
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androidaustralia.com.au Updated:
2019-12-03 09:34:36
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Since we last reviewed Sony's first entry into the true mini flagship space ‒ the Xperia Z1 Compact, the market has seen a more widespread adoption of smartphones with larger form factors and even Sony's key competitor has since moved from a manageable f...
Exceptional battery life, Flagship specs, small form, Superb display, Wellrounded camera suited to most all situations, , THE...
Sony's UI is fast showing its age, Camera functions and modes still limited to 8MP, Premium qualities lost in plastic frame compared to aluminium Z1 Compact, Sony's included bloat...
It seems most OEMs are turning their backs on truly one-handed smartphone experiences. Sure there are a few out there which claim to be a shrunken variant of their flagship sibling, but none of these minis compare to the Z3 Compact, just as the Z1 Compact...
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