Xperia Z3 - Sony's flagship model for the fall of 2014

The tradition of Sony can be called the release every six months of the new flagship model of the smartphone. Released from 2014, the Sony Xperia Z3 until the spring of 2015 retained this honorary status. From the previous devices of the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone line, the device differed in some details in design and functionality. Also, the phone is equipped with advanced technologies of the company: Cyber-shot and Handycam, providing lively, bright images of excellent quality.

Overview of technical parameters

With the same screen diagonal of 5.2 inches and the basic architecture with the Xperia Z2 (this is a 4-core, 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset and the Adreno 330 graphics accelerator, a combination of operational and user memory 3 GB / 16 GB), the hero of the Sony Xperia review Z3 is distinguished by the following parameters:

Also for the new model widened the color gamut of the case.

Based on the list of technical characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z3, we can conclude that the autumn flagship of 2014 became an improved and augmented version of the Z2 - the spring flagship of the same year. Not surprisingly, six months later, the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone gave way to the 4th generation Z line device.

On a note! At the start of sales, the model in question was supplied with the Android OS 5.1 (Lollipop) from Google. Later, the manufacturer has provided the ability to upgrade the system to the 6th version of Android.

Phone Sony Xperia Z3 in addition to the standard version was released in several modifications.

1. With increased user storage up to 32 GB.
2. In a compact version with the prefix Compact in the title.
3. An advanced version of Dual Sim with the ability to work with two cards of telecom operators.
4. There are modifications of the gadget, including the Sony Xperia Z3 Dual, equipped with support for networks of the 4th generation LTE.

Sony Xperia Z3

Delivery format and model ergonomics

Unlike the 1st and 2nd generation Z-series smartphones, Sony Xperia Z3 box minimum grade: mobile phone, charging adapter, cable and manual.

The device itself is enclosed in a thinner and shorter body while maintaining the 5.2 inch dimension of the display. Improved strength and moisture protection compared to its predecessor. The format of the metal frame of the case received more rounded corners due to polycarbonate reinforcements. Thus, the deformation of the frame and the destruction of the screen as a result of an accidental fall are prevented. The back and front panels of the Sony Xperia Z3 look elegant as they are made of high strength glass.

The Japanese engineers and the touch-screen display improved: with the same resolution of 1920 предшеств1080 as its predecessor, the brightness and contrast of the image became noticeably better due to the use of Live Color Led technology. Improved built-in contrast control algorithms improved screen readability in bright sunlight.

On a note! In the reviews, owners of Sony Xperia Z3 smartphones of the D6603 assembly note the oversaturation of the main color as a negative point, but they appreciate that the frames of the screen case have become much thinner. Positively appreciated by users and the ability to select the appropriate level of sensitivity of the sensor to work with gloves or wet hands in the settings of the screen.

There are no changes in the placement of structural elements removed to the body in comparison with the previous generation of the model. The control elements are conveniently located for use with one hand, but when entering texts one has to resort to using the second.

The rounded frame format is supported by a similar solution in the performance of physical keys, plugs for SIM slots, microSD cards and USB port.

Performance and versatility of the device

The computing power of a 4-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor (2.5 GHz) with support for high-level 3Gb RAM. The gadget works without problems with game content and other tasks, allows you to comfortably view video formats FullHD and 4K. The device is equipped with support for 2G / 3G / LTE networks and a full set of adapters for wireless communications:

• Bluetooth 4.0 module (ANT +);
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (DLNA);
• contactless payment module NFC;
• GPS navigation.

No complaints about this equipment. However, when you run resource-demanding applications, the glass panels of your smartphone heat up.. Therefore, in the instruction manual, the manufacturer recommends to use "heavy" games and other applications less often.

Sony has always been distinguished by the level of sound in their devices, and this model was no exception. Applied here proprietary sound quality enhancement technologies: classic equalizer, sound optimization system "ClearAudio +" and "dynamic normalizer" volume for various recordings. You can also use the Hi-Res Audio function via USB to play uncompressed audio formats like wav, aiff, flac, alac through full-size headphones. The device Sony Xperia Z3 through the provided ports is compatible with a proprietary wired stereo headset MDR-NC31EM with an active noise cancellation system, an external STM10 microphone, a computer, and other devices.

Important! The smartphone provides the ability to expand user storage via a microSD card up to 128 GB.

Battery life

Compared with its predecessor The battery capacity of this model is less: 3110 vs 3200 mAh This decision is dictated by the more compact size of the Sony Xperia Z3. But this did not lead to a significant reduction in the duration of the operation of the device before the next charge.

According to the developers, with a typical version of operation (up to 5 hours of total activity, and these are calls and correspondence,surfing the Internet and using multimedia functions) the gadget is capable work autonomously for up to two days. When you turn on the energy-saving features of Stamina and Ultra Stamina, you can still lengthen the operating time of the device until the next charge.

Characteristics of cameras and a brief description of their capabilities

The considered model is equipped with two digital photo-modules: front and rear, the latter is considered as the main one. Characteristics of the main camera Sony Xperia Z3 are as follows: a matrix of 20.7 megapixels with automatic focusing and maximum ISO 12800. The camera lens is wide-angle with aperture of 1 / 2.3. The camera takes photos and videos in FullHD and 4K formats. The front-end module is endowed with a 2.2 MP sensor, records video in FullHD format.

The developers have given a smartphone powerful camera app, opening access to a wide palette of options for shooting and editing images. Two camera modes are supported: automatic and manual.

Important! When the camera is activated from the button on the case, the automatic mode is turned on by default. When using this mode, the output image obtained resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels.The maximum resolution of images of 5248 × 3936 pixels is achieved when the manual settings are activated. Switching between modes is done by pressing the corresponding icon on the display screen.

Sample images made by the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone:

Final summary

4 years have passed since the debut of the 3rd generation of the Z line of smartphones. The manufacturer has released 4, 5 and subsequent generations of devices with even more advanced equipment. I must say that at present the model can be called a strong middling in terms of level. If desired, the device can be found in online stores, and its price is significantly lower than at the start of sales (15-18 thousand versus 35-40 thousand, depending on the configuration).

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