Sony Xperia Z3 Features and Specifications

The Sony Xperia Z3 is a high-end Android smartphone produced by Sony. Part of the Sony Xperia Z series, the Xperia Z3, at that point known by the project code name "Leo", was unveiled during a press conference at IFA 2014 on September 4, 2014. It was first released in Taiwan on September 19, 2014, in South Korea on September 22, 2014, in India on September 25, 2014, in the UK on September 26, 2014, in Singapore on October 4, 2014, and in Canada on October 31, 2014.

Similar to the devices under the Sony Xperia Z series, the Xperia Z3 has an "Omni-Balance", according to Sony, which is focused on creating balance and symmetry in all directions. Rather than having a complete design overhaul, the phone features a "more refined" design of the Xperia Z2.[3] With an anodised aluminium finish and tempered glass on the front and back, it features a more rounded aluminium frame compared to Xperia Z2 and also features nylon corners which will not get scuffed easily when the phone is dropped. At 7.3mm thick, the device has a narrower frame than its predecessor and is also lighter. Due to the large screen size, its aluminium power button and volume buttons placed on the right hand side.[4]

The Xperia Z3v variant on the other hand has a more blocky design reminiscent of the Xperia Z2, albeit with a plastic frame as compared to the aluminium frame of the international version of the Xperia Z3. The Sony Xperia Z3 is available in four colors, namely Copper, Black, White, and Silver-Green (Silver-Green is limited for certain variants such as 401SO, D6603, SO-01G and SOL26).

The Xperia Z3 is the premium smartphone that does more and goes further – whether further is a run in the rain or a dive into the pool on a sunny summer holiday.

With the highest waterproof rating*, you can find your way in a downpour, take pictures underwater or just wipe off your phone after an unexpected spill.

Combining a super-slim body and aluminium frame, the Xperia Z3 is the Android smartphone that teams durability with beauty.

Say sayonara to casual gaming. PS4™ Remote Play on the Xperia Z3 brings real PS4 gaming to a premium phone*.

Access your PS4 console via your home Wi-Fi network and play your favourite games with your DUALSHOCK®4 controller in any room. The Xperia Z3 matches the latest gaming with the best Sony technologies.

With a super-bright display and digital noise-cancelling technology, immersing yourself in your game has never been easier.

Xperia Z3 combines premium materials with the best Sony technologies, to give you a better smartphone experience, every hour of the day. We matched our best waterproof camera and next-level gaming with a unique two-day battery life*. It’s a smartphone that lets you do more than ever before, without interruption. For those who don’t settle for life at 10%.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY
Dimensions | 126 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.96 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
Weight | 147 g (5.19 oz)
SIM | Nano-SIM
- IP68 certified
- dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes

DISPLAY
Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size | 5.2 inches (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch | Yes, up to 10 fingers
Protection | Shatter proof glass
- Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine

PLATFORM
OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat), v5.0.2 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU | Adreno 330

MEMORY
Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB
Internal | 16/32 GB, 3 GB RAM

CAMERA
Primary | 20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features | 1/2.3'' sensor size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Secondary | 2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps

FEATURES
Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
Browser | HTML5
Java | No
- ANT+ support
- Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0)
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Xvid/MP4/H.264 player
- MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Document viewer
- Voice memo/dial/commands

BATTERY
Non-removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery
Stand-by | Up to 890 h (2G) / Up to 740 h (3G)
Talk time | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
Music play | Up to 130 h