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%)
179 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
The Z3 Compact features almost the same set of specs that the Flagship Z3 carries and for those who didn't buy the Z3 only because of the larger screen size than buying the Z3 Compact would make perfect sense. In our opinion the only con with this device...
Gorgeous and classy look; water and dust proof too, Smooth performance, Superb battery life
Camera could have been a bit better, Unnecessary preloaded apps
The smartphone industry is certainly in a phablet era with most manufacturers aiming towards big screen sized devices. But at this juncture there is no dearth of people who want a rather compact smartphone without sacrificing the fun part. The Sony Xperia...
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact competes with phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, the Nexus 6 and the HTC One Mini 2. I would state that the Sony Xperia Z3 works well, but if you want to get real, the Nexus 6 will throw it out of the water. But amongst th...
Abstract: The Xperia Z3 compact is a follow up to the Xperia Z1 compact — a smartphone we loved for breaking the myth that smaller phones usually do not come with high-end features. It has a 8.6mm slim unibody design with a glass back and weighs just 129 grams. How...
Abstract: Small and powerful flagship smartphones are an endangered species, like the California Condor of the mobile world. If you want a top-tier phone that fits in a normal hand, the iPhone 6 is practically your only option in the United States. But you know wh...
Abstract: Is it the general obsession with size, or the thought that you're getting more bang for your buck? What else can explain the phenomenal success big-screen phablets are seeing? Fortunately, there's still one flagship that's meant for regular-sized hands – ...
It's impossible to tally up a final score for this but that was never the point - as usual, the point is to help different users pick out the phone that's right for them. The super mini playground is not as empty as it once was and these three phones are ...
Good, Massive power in an unobtrusive package, Great camera, Good screen and speakers, Dust- and water-resistant
Software could use improvement
As you can probably tell, we are tremendously impressed with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. If you've ever wanted a top-end phone but held back because of the sheer size of the things today, this is easily the one for you. The only thing working against it i...
Published: 2014-09-25, Author: Rajat , review by: bgr.in
Abstract: Sony has been releasing a flagship smartphone in its Xperia Z series every six months rather than the annual cycle that most other tier one brands follow. Every iteration is a slight improvement on its successor that don't exactly set the market on fire. ...
Most powerful mini smartphone in the market, Great camera performance, Waterproof and dust proof certification, Great multimedia capability
Highly priced, Glossy finish makes it too slippery
Sony has managed to bring in the best mini Android smartphone yet again, but with a really high price. The Z3 Compact is a slight bump from the Z1 Compact and it definitely looks and feels better. The smartphone has an excellent camera, a bright display a...
