Testseek.co.uk 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
(89%)
383 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
177 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
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
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
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
Excellent design
Small form factor
High-end processor
Good battery life
Vast camera improvements
Solid
Waterproof build
Great battery life
Capable of great photos
Zero compromise on power
Very comfortable to use
Perfect size to be comfortable
Excellent battery life
Great camera
Waterproof
Comfortable to hold
Great snapper
Waterproof design
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
Great design and screen
Very good battery life
Excellent performance
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
Water and dust proof
Great sound quality
Fantastic battery life
Slick performance
Great audio features
Solid build quality
Decent enough screen
Very powerful processor
Waterproof and dust resistant
Good camera
4G
Powerful
Impressive battery life
Vibrant screen
Fast and easy to use camera
The editors didn't like
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
Device ships with a fair amount of bloatware
Camera interface requires a learning curve
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
UI looks dated
No HD display
Camera app is overly complicated
Not quite as premium as its big brother
Cooler colour balance won't suit all
Plastic construction
Screen not Full HD
Not full HD display
Colour rendering
Photos turn out darker than on the Z3
Could shoot pictures more quickly
ANC only available with dedicated headphones
Camera slightly disappointing
Camera app over heats
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
Naff plastic trim
Still packed with bloatware
Low-light camera performance not fantastic
Not cheap
Screen could be improved upon in terms of sharpness
Incredible battery life, Top-tier performance, Flagship design and build quality, Reduced in size, but not capability
Poor low-light camera performance, Sony's Android skin feels antiquated
Having spent a decent amount of time with the new Xperia Z3 Compact, I can easily recommend it as the best small Android smartphone. Low-light camera performance aside, it's got everything you want in a flagship handset, except maybe a fingerprint sensor ...
Published: 2014-10-15, Author: Taylor , review by: Pocketnow.com
IP68 certification for protection against the elements, Above average camera performance, Great battery life, Very compact with a sizable display
A considerable amount of bloat preinstalled, Front speakers aren't terribly loud, Double glass panes could prove fragile
After a week of using the Xperia Z3 Compact, we are left with a tiny phone that we actually like. That's not something we've openly said about most other phones in this size range. OEMs are quick to shave away the great specs while not slashing the price...
High performance, Long battery runtimes, Low power consumption during standby and idling, Good speakers, Bright and high-contrast display, Great user interface, Numerous settings, High-resolution camera, 4K video recording, 802.11ac WLAN, Supports several
Back is slippery and attracts fingerprints, Stability not perfect, Meager camera quality in bad lighting conditions, GPS module is inaccurate, Display with slight blue cast, Comparatively high price
Sony does it again Introduces a new model after a couple of months and actually managed to integrate significant improvements over the predecessor. Huge innovations are not possible, but a convenient evolution is not bad, either. You can obviously have mi...
Abstract: "A slideshow review of Sony's latest mini flagship." Sony's two-flagships-a-year policy were starting to feel stale in the last couple of iterations. We reviewed the Xperia Z2 this year, and found it to be an extremely capable device, but one that lacked...
Abstract: Sony nailed it. Twice.We call it battery life because it is vital.Without it, e-readers wouldn't be so popular, electric cars wouldn't threaten gas guzzlers, and smartphones would never have taken over as the primary computing device in people's lives. Ba...
Good build, classy looks, Capable daily driver, Impressive battery life, Great pair of cameras
Underwhelming display, Too many preloaded apps, Steep pricing
Sony has launched the Xperia Z3 Compact at a strategic time. With its display size of 4.6-inches, it's already being hailed as an “iPhone 6 killer” thanks to its similar proportions. Since the new iPhone hasn't been launched in India yet, we can't really...
Small yet powerful with full flagship specs. Great 20.7MP camera, lovely display, water resistant
Not available direct from US carriers so you'll have to buy it full retail
Say hello to my little friend: I really love the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and I don't want to give it back. It fits in any pocket, is easy to use one-handed, has a lovely screen, a top notch camera and it's fast. That's a combo you don't see often anymore. ...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com
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...
Stylish design: tempered glass, captivating translucent sides, lively colors, Fast, smooth performance, Good camera, Waterproof with IP68 rating, Very good call quality, Excellent digital video stabilization
Display is not accurate and is noticeably bluish, Camera interface is cluttered, Speakers sound a bit muffled
The Xperia Z3 Compact takes the successful formula of the Z1 Compact and makes it better in practically every way: the glass panel contributes to a more premium feel, colors are livelier, and the handset is thinner, lighter and water-proof; it keeps the s...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact isn't just the best mini phone we've played with this year, it's one of the very best smartphones that money can buy. Packing premium features and specs into a comfortable-to-fondle frame, the Z3 Compact offers an excellent user...
