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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact - user opinions and reviews

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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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  • Released 2014, September
    129g, 8.6mm thickness
    Android 4.4.4, up to 6.0
    16GB storage, microSD card slot
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  • 4.6"
    720x1280 pixels
  • 20MP
    2160p
  • 2GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 2600mAh
    Li-Ion
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  • Avaya
  • UD{0
  • 03 Oct 2014

Bk, 03 Oct 2014today i checked out the z3c in a nearby store and seriously guys it's a great phone, the build... moreI know how you feel.. ^_^

and I'm crazy to have this too!!!

oh come on, can't wait for my next salary.

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  • raghu
  • YPg$
  • 03 Oct 2014

Bk, 03 Oct 2014today i checked out the z3c in a nearby store and seriously guys it's a great phone, the build... moreplease review about this phone if you own one or keep you views with you .. please do not post untill you own one...

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  • XNxm
  • 03 Oct 2014

today i checked out the z3c in a nearby store and seriously guys it's a great phone, the build quality literally shines through... I mean it was WAY more compact than What i expected for the screen size and feels feather light... The display is good... You wouldn't undermine the display unless you previously own a high ppi device or have really really good sight at close range... The device was snappy fast, although expected from the SoC... It feel really good in hands. I'm dying to get Mine soon... And eagerly waiting for a water test... Anyway those people who are willing to talk about the phone should really hold it once to feel the build quality... You can't get It right just from seeing it... As i misjudged... Even after holding it and testing it out, if you don't like it then Its not your fault... It just means it takes a hell of a lot to impress you...

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  • buddhaflow
  • vFr$
  • 02 Oct 2014

"I just got this phone yesterday. To truly appreciate it, take a bath while browsing reddit."

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  • buddhaflow
  • vFr$
  • 02 Oct 2014

A couple users on reddit who look genuine gave it rave reviews today:

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2i0g8o/­z3_compact_is_by_far_the_best_phone_i_have_owned­/

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2hx0m7/­to_those_on_the_fence_about_the_xperia_z3_compac­t/

However, one user commented that the screen, understandably, isn't quite up to the standard set by the flagship handsets.

Also worth noting, if you unlock the bootloader, it screws up low light image taking...

https://plus.google.com/103268679734951753634/po­sts/X6JYNrGAMYP

So, yeah, it looks pretty good all in all, esp. if you don't plan on rooting and romming (which this probably isn't the best phone for anyway as it would probably break Playstation controller support and other Sony specific stuff)

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  • buddhaflow
  • vFr$
  • 02 Oct 2014

[accidental duplicate]

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  • darkraver
  • B}QR
  • 02 Oct 2014

Anomynous, 02 Oct 2014Research si a word darkraver dont know, he only throws out things he hear and see in youtube, ... moreYeah oeople should believe your story about a girl in a store rather tjan a youtbe video of bending...:-D
Yar a funny guy...:-D

Ya know what? The whole bend test crap started from a youtbe video
So here, a Z2 bendtest video:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KzNEs8BC4Ks

You can really see him bend it...

So?How long do you intend to troll?
Forever or...
Till you somehow magnificently prove me wrong...in anything...

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  • Anomynous
  • Kg{S
  • 02 Oct 2014

willboyce, 01 Oct 2014Gsmarena actually rated the audio output as very good. And I can tell you now that there fair... moreSpeaker volume is deliberately low, and also the headset volume, they are hysteric about hearing damages among kids and youth in Sweden, and Sony phones are for a large part developed there in Lund, that used to be the headquarter for Sony Ericsson Mobile and is now fully owned by Sony.

Wish someone would tell those guys that hearing damages are self healing, its only those who live in a CONSTANT noisy environment that develops hearing loss, or in some cases with extreme noise (like helicopter pilots of old times before active noisecancelling headsets were available, usually not so much hearing loss but some developed a constant noisy sound that they would hear all the time that overshadowed other sounds).

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  • Anomynous
  • Kg{S
  • 02 Oct 2014

Hayalet, 02 Oct 2014I did some research. For now you have to unlock your bootloader to root the phone. And that ma... moreResearch si a word darkraver dont know, he only throws out things he hear and see in youtube, uncritical relay of half true information. Well, that is how it is to not have a clue, lucky most people are smart enough to not take his word for it.

I agree that unlocking is unacceptable, phones should work right out of the box. I went to the Sony store yesterday to check out Z3 and Z3c to see if the Whats New app really cannot be disabled without compromising the phones but they didnt yet have it and the salesgirl i talked to didnt know all the new things in 4.4.4 as well.

She did however tell me that Z2 bends and that they have been instructed to tell all customers that phones that size must not be carried in a pocket, pocket damages will not be honored by Sony warranty. Z1 Compact however was supposedly OK to carry in a pocket, for now at least, but if Z3c is as weak as the drop test says it is then Sony may decide that pocketing is illegal also for Z3c.

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  • billy boy
  • mx}w
  • 02 Oct 2014

darkraver, 02 Oct 2014You should check e-root Its a one click root app... You dont loose anything by rooting, only... morehow do you get the games and apps on to the sd card to start with. on z3 you only have option to put music, photos, videos. .

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  • vino41
  • vpHu
  • 02 Oct 2014

Z3C failed the dropt test it needs case.

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  • Legjendat
  • 3TLx
  • 02 Oct 2014

Got a question guys, how much RAM does the Z3 compact use by default, like when you just get it, and you haven't installed your own apps.

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  • darkraver
  • E03t
  • 02 Oct 2014

Hayalet, 02 Oct 2014I did some research. For now you have to unlock your bootloader to root the phone. And that ma... moreHave you tried e-root?

Anyway buy yourself this phone...

I guess you need more space for games, no other reason...
Luckily for me I'm not that much into games...

But you have an option until proper rooting method comes
In settings, backup your apps with all data and stats to SD card...keep only games you play most on internal...(I have 7 big games on my 16gb Z1C)
Whenever you want to get back games from SD card just reinstall them...

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  • Rad-K
  • HJV9
  • 02 Oct 2014

Wow, user ratings gone crazy about Sony today:

1. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 8.865 510
2. Sony Xperia Z2 8.713 2,653
3. Sony Xperia Z3 Dual 8.594 138
4. Sony Xperia Z 8.508 6,034
5. Sony Xperia Z1 8.417 2,815
6. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 8.410 1,416
7. Sony Xperia Z3 8.305 654
8. LG Nexus 5 8.262 2,370

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  • Anonymous
  • J5cZ
  • 02 Oct 2014

billy boy, 01 Oct 2014camera is good yes. still getting to grips with it to be honest, but I still prefer the Lumia... moreWell, nothing can beat the camera of lumia :D

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  • Hayalet
  • 3Mqi
  • 02 Oct 2014

darkraver, 02 Oct 2014You should check e-root Its a one click root app... You dont loose anything by rooting, only... moreI did some research. For now you have to unlock your bootloader to root the phone. And that makes you lose features. That's a huge deal breaker for me. I really want to buy this phone :'(

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  • pescarolo
  • Mfxg
  • 02 Oct 2014

The Z3 Compact seems really nice with ideal form factor for me. Too bad the phone doesn't have larger internal storage options, which is a deal breaker.

I prefer large internal storage to expandable options. Well, It'd be nice if both were present though. I hope..

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  • darkraver
  • Mj$x
  • 02 Oct 2014

Hayalet, 01 Oct 2014Yeah root.. But rooting is not as easy as at all phones. My only reservation of buying Sony ph... moreYou should check e-root
Its a one click root app...
You dont loose anything by rooting, only by installing other roms
Then get Titanium backup or sth...

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  • Anonymous
  • X0%b
  • 02 Oct 2014

Why don't they add another SIM with this compact version...

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  • Rash KS
  • my$7
  • 02 Oct 2014

I got this phone last week. I was a bit sceptical becuase I have do not like large phones. This phones is the right size. The battery life is great I get 2 days with good use! It is super fast and I love it!

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