Can someone live even one day without a mobile phone? Of course not! Nowadays, young people do not even admit this possibility. The devices are constantly being improved from year to year. Manufacturers equip them with innovative technologies. Now mobile phone is a mini-computer. With its help, you can go online from anywhere, type documents and much more. The graphics and sound of modern devices are at a high level, so you can often see people playing games or listening to music.
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact was introduced two years ago. It is a smaller version of the Xperia Z3. The device is designed for people who, for various reasons, do not want to buy a "shovel". Such a nickname was given to smartphones with large sizes. Surprisingly, this category of buyers sacrificed software and technical characteristics because of their size, since they had to buy the simplest models. The consumer demand for them, though small, is still there. For this reason, some manufacturers have released compact phones. The Sony trademark was no exception.
Xperia Z3 Compact (specifications, reviews and descriptions will be presented in the article) - a full-fledged smartphone. The hardware platform and software fully comply with modern requirements. At least that's what the manufacturer claims. And is this really so, let's figure it out.
Equipment
Sony has recently ditched bright packaging materials. The Xperia Z3 Compact is no exception. The box is very simple, made of unvarnished cardboard, without any frills. On it, the buyer will see a picture of the phone, the model name, a brief description. Inside, it is divided into three sections. The partitions between them are quite thin. In them, the manufacturer put a charger, the device itself, simple headphones and a USB cable. If the packing box has the D5803 index, then the headset is not included in the kit. It must be purchased additionally. The only way to reassure the buyer is that the price of the headphones is quite acceptable. Documentation must be attached to any device:
- The user guide contains specifications for your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone and other useful information.
- The warranty card is completed by the seller on the day of purchase.
- List of service centers.
The package bundle, right off the bat, is quite modest. However, it is fully justified by the cost, which starts at 20,000 rubles. Telephones intended for sale in Ukraine are not equipped with a headset.
Appearance
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone has a large screen, which is a definite advantage. They were able to enlarge it by reducing the frame. Now it is very narrow (3 mm), almost invisible. Manufacturers preferred to abandon clear, straight shapes with rough angles. Now the side faces are rounded, but the rectangle is still visible. The arc is slightly curved, but this is what softens the familiar traditional design. There are two speakers. They are located symmetrically (top and bottom). The holes are the same shape. The name of the company flaunts under the top speaker. Also in this part there is a camera on the right side. There is no standard arrangement of control buttons, they are located on the screen. You can only see them by unlocking your phone. The side frame is made of polycarbonate. Due to the change in the material (previously used metal), it became possible to give the device originality due to transparency. This design decision significantly increased the status perception of the model and transferred it to the category of youth equipment.
The side edges are somewhat rough to the touch. This makes it possible to exclude slipping, so the phone can be confidently held and operated with one hand. The manufacturer claims that the polycarbonate material has excellent shock absorption properties, which act as serious protection when the smartphone falls from a height.
The design type of this model is monoblock. The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact case (the characteristics of the phone are in the article) consists of two plates and a frame. Slots for memory cards and SIM are located on the sides. Slots are closed with special caps. In order to get the cards, you just need to open them. There is a USB cable connector next to these slots. The back panel is made of glass. It only has a flash and a camera lens. The device is currently available in four colors: black, white, green, red-orange.
The phone's power and lock button is located on the side, on the right side. It is round and chrome-plated. There is a volume rocker next to it. At the bottom of the side face is a hardware camera key. You can even shoot underwater. The manufacturer has also equipped the device with a special docking station connector. The bottom has a microphone and a lanyard hole. Headphones are connected from above, the standard jack is 3.5 mm.
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact: specifications
Before describing in detail the main components of a smartphone, it is necessary to dwell on the technical characteristics. Let's take a look at what the manufacturer offers in this model:
Screen
Will buyers be surprised by the display of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone? The characteristics of the screen are quite acceptable, although by modern standards the indicators are not very high. In the manual you can read the following information provided by the manufacturer:
- Screen type - Triluminos.
- The resolution is 1280 × 720.
- Matrix - IPS, touch.
- The diagonal is 4.6 ".
- The pixel density is 319 ppi.
The special X-Reality technology is used to enhance the image. The usual screen protector is not available in this model. The manufacturer decided to use glass. Brightness settings are adjusted in two ways: automatically and manually. Multi-touch is designed for 10 simultaneous touches. The display can be operated both with wet hands and with gloves. There is a proximity sensor on the front surface. If you close it while talking on the phone, it will automatically lock the screen.
The colors are quite saturated. The display can reproduce up to 16 million colors. The viewing angles are good. When the unit is tilted 45 °, the contrast decreases. Changes occur due to the highlighted areas of black.
Sound
What sound to expect from the Sony D5803 Xperia Z3 Compact (black)? Speaker performance is not high. Unfortunately, there is no expressiveness. The sound is muffled, noises are observed. Wheezing appears when the volume is turned on maximum. Considering that there are two speakers in this model, buyers hoped for a better result.
The owners will not be happy during the conversation either. The voice of the interlocutor, although recognizable, is not clear. However, timbre and intonation are well recognized.
To play music files on the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (the characteristics of the phone are presented above), a Walkman player is used. It is equipped with standard settings and, in the opinion of audiophiles, has nothing remarkable. The only things that deserve attention are surround sound and innovative technologies xLoud and Clear Phase. You can use the ClearAudio + option to improve performance. For lovers of music tracks, the manufacturer recommends using the MDR-NC31EM headset, which guarantees a 98% noise reduction.
Camera
This model is equipped with two cameras. This no longer surprises anyone. All modern smartphones are equipped in the same way. The only difference is the resolution. Will photography enthusiasts like the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)? The characteristics of the main camera are impressive - 20.7 megapixels. It is equipped with a G Lens, 27mm autofocus. If necessary, the settings can be changed manually, choosing the best result. It is worth noting that in the automatic mode, the images are taken with a size of 3840 × 2160 pix, which corresponds to a resolution of 8 megapixels. In the settings, you can select the highest rate that will allow you to take photos of 5248 × 3936.
The owners, after testing the main camera, came to the following conclusions. The pictures are of fairly good quality. At close range, the sharpness decreases only in the corners, and then only slightly. In photographs, shadows are rendered well, noise is practically absent. The main advantage of this model is the ability to take pictures underwater.
It makes no sense to dwell on the front camera (2.2 Mp) for a long time. Its resolution means that selfie lovers will not be able to get quality pictures.
Filming
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (camera specification above) opens up great possibilities for taking videos. For example, you can record the same scene from different viewing angles, or use background sound (rain noise, birdsong, etc.). Video resolution: 4K (UHD) and 1080 p. There is a high frame rate mode. You can also use slowing effects if you want.
The wide range of video recording functions has pleased many owners. The most positive reviews were received by the shooting mode at 60 fps (resolution - 1080 r).
Software
The characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone directly depend on the processor power and operating system. They influence the speed of the device. This model is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor with a Krait 400 core. The frequency is 2.5 GHz. As for the platform, the phone runs on an updated version of Google Android 4.4.4. The proprietary interface is Sony's own development. The icons and settings items are large and clear. Surprisingly, only this model has a reboot option. Previously, it was necessary to simply turn off the phone and turn it on again. The new devices have the ability to integrate with a game console, and not only a smartphone, but also a Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact can act as a screen. The characteristics of these devices are compatible with the Sony PlayStation 4. Mobile devices are capable of displaying everything that happens on the TV screen. The manufacturer has provided a special support-fastener as an additional accessory. With its help, the phone or tablet is connected to the joystick.
Battery
In modern smartphones, battery life is an important parameter. Of course, the battery is responsible for it. But not everything depends on its capacity. Also, parameters such as screen resolution, brightness level, etc. are quite important. How did the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (black) phone perform?
Battery specifications:
- Type - lithium-ion.
- Volume - 2600 mAh.
- Charging time - 3 hours.
- Standby time - about 900 hours.
- Music playback via headset - 110 h.
- When talking - 14 hours.
During testing of the device, the following results were obtained. It should be borne in mind that Wi-Fi was turned on on the phone.
- Reading mode with low brightness level - 22 hours.
- Video viewing in high format - 10 hours
- 3D game option - 5 hours
So, these results indicate quite decent characteristics. Not every smartphone has such indicators. How was the manufacturer able to achieve them? For battery life, the screen is the main advantage. It is not very large in size and does not feature FullHD resolution. It is thanks to him that the indicators of the duration of work without recharging are so high.
Communication
This model supports network formats: 2G, 3G, 4G. You can use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to receive and transfer data. With the Internet turned on, the owners did not notice any system freezes or slowdown of the device. Data transfer can be performed at speeds up to 150 Mb / s. As for the signal of the mobile operator, the owners had no comments, the phone catches the network perfectly.
Conclusion
Describing the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact model (you now know the full specification), there is a large list of advantages. Owner reviews confirm them in 100% of cases.
Of course, there were some comments. Some owners are unhappy with the screen. You will have to agree with them, as there are some shortcomings. The replacement of the material of the side faces is also difficult to call an advantage, since the phone has lost the status of an expensive equipment. Now he is more positioned as a teenager. By the way, it's not for nothing that the manufacturer added green and orange options. They are great for young energetic people. And buyers with conservative views can opt for the classic design - white and black.
The fashion for mini-smartphones has not yet passed. Various manufacturers now and then announce smaller versions of their flagships, counting on a decent level of sales due to the sounding and catchy name. Unfortunately, in most cases this is pure, uncluttered marketing in a bad sense of the word. With flagships, mini-copies often have nothing in common, except for a distantly similar design, and their technical filling leaves much to be desired. We swam - we know.
The real mini-flagship from Sony, which appeared last year along with the Xperia Z1, has somewhat changed the attitude towards this class of devices. It really was a small copy of an older device: platform, camera - all the technical stuffing of the compact version was borrowed from the flagship. "Compact" even took over from him protection from dust and moisture. Only the dimensions and resolution of the display differed - for 4.3 inches, Full HD is simply not needed. Sony understood this - and decided not to waste resources in vain.
In our memory, Z1 Compact is one of the most productive smartphones with a screen diagonal of 4.3 inches. Literally unparalleled gift for those who wanted a compact yet powerful gadget. Obviously, Sony decided to update the Compact once a year, unlike the usual Zetoks. And so that there was no lag in the serial number, the number 2 in the new generation of the "compact" had to be skipped. So welcome to the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact! Before starting testing, we note that the Z1 Compact sank to a very “tasty” fifteen thousand rubles in various online stores. For the price it is really a gift! It is all the more interesting to see if there is something in the Z3 Compact that will make the user pay about seven thousand more for it.
⇡ Specifications
| Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Sony Xperia Z3 Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Touch screen | 4.3 inches, 1280x720 pixels, IPS; Capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches | 4.6 inches, 1280x720 pixels, IPS; Capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches |
| Air gap | No | |
| Oleophobic coating | there is | |
| Polarizing filter | there is | |
| Factory film | No | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974: four Qualcomm Krait-400 (ARMv7) cores; frequency 2.15 GHz; process technology 28 nm HPm |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC: four Qualcomm Krait-400 (ARMv7) cores, frequency 2.46 GHz; process technology 28 nm HPm |
| Graphics controller | Adreno 330, 450 MHz | Adreno 330, 578 MHz |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR3-1600 | |
| Flash memory | 16 GB (about 11.5 GB available to the user) + microSD | |
| Connectors | 1 x Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 x MicroSD 1 x Micro-SIM |
1 x Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 x 3.5mm headset jack 1 x MicroSD 1 x Nano-SIM |
| cellular | 2G / 3G / 4G One SIM card micro-SIM |
2G / 3G / 4G One SIM card nano-SIM |
| Cellular 2G | GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz | |
| Cellular 3G | WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz DC-HSPA + (84 Mbps) | |
| 4G cellular | LTE Cat. 4 (150 Mbps) band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/900/800 MHz) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz + Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | |
| NFC | there is | |
| Infrared port | No | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Sensors | Light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer / gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass) |
Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer / Gyroscope / Pedometer, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP (5248x3936), back-illuminated Sony Exmor RS sensor, 1 / 2.3 '' Autofocus, diode flash | |
| Front-camera | 2.1 MP (1920x1080), back-illuminated Sony Exmor R sensor | |
| Food | Removable battery: 8.7 Wh (2300 mAh, 3.8 V) | Removable battery: 9.88 Wh (2600 mAh, 3.8 V) |
| The size | 127x65 mm Case thickness: 9.5mm |
127x65 mm Case thickness 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 135 g | 129 g |
| Hull protection | IP55, IP58 | IP65, IP68 |
| operating system | Android 4.4 KitKat Sony Xperia proprietary skin |
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| Average retail price | About 15 thousand rubles | About 23 thousand rubles |
⇡ Appearance and ergonomics
Let's start with the obvious. Smartphones with a screen diagonal of 4.6 inches are not in vogue now - we have already begun to forget how convenient it is to use them. The Z3 Compact fits easily into any pocket and doesn't stick out of it. The device is really easy to operate with one hand - even the fair sex will not have to reach with a thumb to any of the four edges. Hands do not get tired of prolonged communication with this gadget, because it weighs less than 130 grams.
Sony engineers pleasantly surprised us by increasing the Compact's display - from 4.3 to 4.6 inches, but the dimensions of the device remained the same. They are the same for both Compact-models: 127 mm high and 65 mm wide. It is noteworthy that the thickness of the case was reduced by almost a millimeter - from 9.5 mm to 8.6 mm. In general, the Z3 Compact turned out to be even smaller than its predecessor.
The layout of the keys and connectors on the device is the same as in the vast majority of Android smartphones - you get used to the Z3 Compact very quickly. Perhaps the main innovation in terms of design can be considered the transfer of the external speaker to the front panel - the expectation that the phone is usually placed on the table "face" up, so that the speaker will not be covered.
The branded round power key, made of aluminum, is now slightly larger. Next to it is a swing button for adjusting the volume and a dedicated hardware camera key. All buttons have a short and distinct stroke.
The side faces of the new "Compact" body are made of transparent plastic. Due to this, they appear to be concave, although in reality they are, of course, convex. The inscriptions on the ends cast a shadow “deep into” the smartphone - an interesting optical effect. On the corners of the case there are special inserts that protect the case from impacts when dropped. Whether it works is unknown: we did not dare to check.
The slots for cards are hidden here under special plastic caps - in order to maintain the tightness of the structure. The device is protected against ingress of dust and moisture according to IP65 / 68 standards. The manufacturer claims that if all plugs are tightly closed, the gadget can stay in fresh water at a depth of one and a half meters for no more than thirty minutes.
Under one flap there is a Micro-USB interface and a slot for a microSD memory card, under the other there is a slot for Nano-SIM. Between them is a traditional Sony magnetic connector for connecting the device to the docking station. At the top there is a universal 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting a wired headset, and at the bottom there is a strap loop.
The "back" of the new Compact is made of glass, while its predecessor was made of plastic. Despite this, the smartphone does not slip at all in the hands, but it looks much more expensive and more interesting. previous version (the opinion of the author may not coincide with the opinion of the editorial board. - approx. ed. ). The rear panel houses the lens of the main 20-megapixel camera along with a diode flash.
The available range of colors in the Z3 Compact is its own - it does not echo either with the colors of the "regular" Xperia Z3, or with the coloring of the Z1 Compact. This season, Sony designers are joining the traditional black and white colors with a bright orange and mint green. New colors look very interesting and unusual in advertising photos. Obviously, they will resonate with young people.
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pros
Full of necessary and not very functions, very advanced in terms of functionality, easy intuitive menu, device for 5+, if not for the build quality and, as it turned out, the complete lack of dealer supportMinuses
According to the reviews of servicemen, not only of the workshop where the device was repaired - frequent calls due to a factory defect or when purchased under the guise of a new repair device, even in large "grids"Impressions
"Compact Z-3" - a full "hat" - was purchased on 12/01/14, and already on 01/18/15 the screen began to peel off from the corner and a strip appeared along the entire length of the screen on the side, the sensor did not work at first, but after the phone completely sat down , tortured by the fact that for almost two days he lived his own life (played a video, made sounds, as if he was photographing something, turned on the alarm, while the screen was "off" and due to problems with the sensor it could not be turned off) and it again charged / rebooted the touch screen worked, albeit with a strip and a screen extending from one corner of the body. And all this taking into account the fact that the device was purchased new in "Svyaznoy". Naturally, under the guarantee, he was handed over to the Sony dealership in Moscow, in the hope that Sony is a name, support for the "end user", etc., such as quality control, etc., but in the end after 30 days that he stayed there, instead of repairs, an opinion was received, not even from the manufacturer, but some third-party LLC, in which "such an independent examination was carried out" (such a "mastodon" as "Sony" turns out to be in Russia does not have its own expert institution): refusal to repair, allegedly due to water ingress, allegedly scratches and careless operation, although it was pasted over when purchased at the Svyaznoy office with films on both sides for more than 2 tr. even a guarantee separate from the device from the "Svyaznoy" and was always in a case, the device was not dropped into the water and did not go in the rain (winter is, the operation is careful, by a girl) - it was sent to an independent workshop with a good reputation, it was opened with us- verdict: in the dealership did not even open, there are no traces of water entering the device, manufacturing defects. As a result, repairs for 14.5 tr. and the loss of waterproof function as a negative "bonus" since the touch screen assembly was changed. As explained in the workshop, there are many calls with this kind of breakdown, there are frequent cases of sales even in branded network centers (M-video, Svyaznoy, Euroset) of repair devices under the guise of new or defective devices, as in our case. After that, I found out from my friends, two who bought the same devices had similar problems, although from experience with the Z-1 there were no such problems, they even filmed under water at sea, and everything is ok and not only for me. Since then, this long-suffering "Z-3 compact" seems to be working and not buggy. The verdict-dealer service, despite the high price of the gadget, is simply absent, the manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for his marriage to the buyer. Although in terms of its qualities, the device suits completely, advanced, full of functions. "Stubs" which I also use that the 4th, that the 5th dropped several times, only changed the broken glass panels, dropped them into the bath, resurrected after drying, once even poured hot coffee with 4-ku-dried, but approximately a week later, the "home" button began to fail - I had to change it for 1.5 tons.Is the review helpful?
Salmin Ivan
pros
Build quality.
Speed.
The ability to increase memory.
Glass on both sides.
Waterproof.
Minuses
The above problem with a spontaneous discharge.
Impressions
After the Lumia 925, the impressions are overwhelmingly positive. I will no longer return to the wretched WP crutch, with which I took 2 years. But Sony also gave me a negative surprise.
After a month of use, the phone began to discharge very quickly (over 7 hours) in all modes, in active, in "sleeping" and even (attention) in the off (!!!) state and was constantly warm. In search of the cause of this accident, I searched all the Internet, tried to turn off everything that was possible, several times completely dropped the bodies. to the factory settings, I stitched it a couple of times by cable, through Sony's utility. In general, I took it to the service, received a fully working device in 2 weeks. To the question: "What have you done?" - received the answer: "We asked again." In general, I was glad that they did not understand, but did not understand the answer a little, because I myself stitched it 2 times.
It doesn't matter, now the phone holds a charge for 2 days in average use mode (calls 3 hours / day, some internet) and about 20-30% remains. Happy as an elephant. Yes, I also bought protective glasses for the front and back, I really like the tactile sensations from the glass and a couple of wires for magnetic charging, so as not to mess with the plugs.
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The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, which replaced the compact version of the Z1 (and at the same time the usual Z2), does not seem to have innovative characteristics, but it works not that fast, but lightning fast. It can also save power, shoot sharp video and is quite compact for its diagonal ...
Packaging, equipment
The device comes in a white matte box. In addition to it, there are: charger, user manual, USB cable and warranty card.
Design
The smartphone continues the design solutions of the Z-series. This time, pink (rather coral) and green (similar to mint) were added to the black and white cases.
The phone case is rectangular, the corners are only slightly rounded for ease of use. The entire front panel is hidden protective glass Dragon trail. Above the screen on the left are sensors and a LED (now it is not placed in the speaker, but is represented by a separate "light bulb"), in the middle is one of the stereo speakers, on the right is the front camera lens. There is a second stereo speaker under the screen.
On the right side there is a round aluminum power key, under it (right in the middle) - volume control, on the bottom - cameras.
At the top left there is a micro-USB connector and under a tight cover there is a slot for a micro SD memory card, below is a docking station connector, even below is a nano-SIM slot with its own cover. The card can be inserted and removed by simply picking up the convex “bed” with your fingernail.
On the top there is a headphone jack, on the bottom there is a microphone and a hole for a lanyard.
The back panel is also covered with Dragon trail glass. Above - the lens of the main camera (at the body level), its short description and LED flash, below - the NFC icon, under it the Sony logo, even lower - XPERIA. There is no access to the battery.
Display
The smartphone received a 4.6-inch IPS-display with Triluminos Display technology and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. It's a little strange to see a non-Full HD display in the flagship, but you can understand the logic of Sony manufacturers - lower resolution - less processor power in processing images - less battery consumption - another plus compared to the main model Z3.
Good viewing angles and excellent color reproduction are common characteristics of modern screens today. Is it possible brighter? It turns out - you can! Firstly, the phone uses LED Live Color LED for natural color display (capture of the sRGB palette by 130%). Secondly, in the "Display" section there is an item "Image enhancement", which offers two options: X-Reality for mobile, as stated in the description, raises the brightness and clarity of the image, well, and the limit mode does not need to be described. The picture on the display really becomes juicier, and in some cases even too much.
For the display, you can also select the white balance if the current settings do not suit in some way.
The display backlight is bright and of high quality. The minimum level is sufficient for everyday use.
Finally, there is the already familiar “in gloves” function for Sony.
Interface
The device has a traditional proprietary interface and runs under the latest version of Android 4.4.4.
The quick options and notification tabs are captions, not small icons. The main desktop can be regular or branded, in the latter case it is a matrix of large tiles.
Performance
The 2.5GHz processor and 2GB of RAM give the 2014 phone almost limitless possibilities.
Initially, the user has approximately 11 GB of memory available. The phone does not have an option to select memory by default, but it is possible to transfer data (only videos, music and photos) to an SD card by selecting the necessary item in the “Memory” settings menu.
The music playback quality is quite high.
Camera
The main 20.7-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash produces great shots in all conditions, including close-up and night shooting (sensitivity up to ISO 12,800, Exmos RS 1 / 2.3 sensor).
A list of all available functions appears by pressing the icon under the shooting keys. There are over 10 pre-installed versions and new ones can be downloaded. Most of them know from previous models:
Manual option (from image size to ISO sensitivity and white balance);
Super automatic mode (minimum settings, shooting from 8 MP);
Defocusing the background;
Panorama (comes out well in trembling hands of almost any curvature);
Timeshift burst (selection of the best image from the series before and after pressing the trigger);
Artistic effect;
AR Effect (shooting with the participation of drawn objects and characters);
Timeshift video (shooting with high frequency frames and slowdown);
Sending photos to social networks and Evernote.
Among the new versions are Sound Photo (photo with sound), AR entertainment (new painted objects), multi camera (shooting with several devices from different points), with a face (inserting a face into a picture).
Photos and videos with effects are saved in separate subfolders inside the DCIM / Xperia folder: TIMESHIFT_VIDEO, AR_EFFECT, etc.
Video shooting is made with a maximum resolution of 4K - 3840x2160 pixels, if the corresponding option is enabled. Before starting recording, the phone honestly warns that it can turn off in case of overheating. A minute of recording will take about 400 MB of memory, while a standard 1080p will take 120-130. The quality of the video allows you to watch them on a large TV display.
Wireless interfaces
The smartphone contains, perhaps, all modern interfaces.
Autonomous work
In active operation mode (constant 3G synchronization, 1 hour of internet and games, half an hour of chatting, power saving modes are disabled), the phone was discharged in 8 hours 40 minutes. This is more than the market average and roughly equals a whole working day. If you use it less intensively, then you can last up to 2 days, and including the Internet if necessary - and all 3-4 days.
You can watch a movie for about 9 hours. The battery is discharged from 10% to 0 at the same rate as at higher rates.
All of this applies to normal use. To extend the operating time, several charge saving modes are provided at once.
STAMINA is a standard mode for Sony phones, here you can also select an application that is allowed to work in standby mode and turn on battery saving if the phone is often used as a watch.
The most economical option is Ultra STAMINA (it was not in other Z-smartphones), it turns off all others and takes about 15 seconds to activate. After which you find yourself on a modified desktop, and even the settings will be trimmed. Only Bluetooth and basic functions will remain available.
Outcome
The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is one of the fastest smartphones on the market. It can be used in any quality, from a camera to a full-fledged media center, and loaded with any modes that Android supports.
The device went on sale at a price of 23,990 rubles.
Specifications Sony Xperia Z3 Compact:
screen: TFT IPS, glossy, 4.6 "", 1280x720, capacitive, multitouch (up to 10 touches);
processor: quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, 2.5 GHz;
graphics accelerator: Adreno 330;
operating system: Android 4.4;
rAM: 2 GB;
built-in memory: 16 GB;
support for memory cards: microSDXС up to 128 GB;
communication: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 3G: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz;
Internet: GPRS Class 12; HSPA + 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; LTE 150/50 Mbps;
wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA;
navigation: GPS, A-GPS / GLONASS;
cameras: main - 20.7 Mp (autofocus, flash), front - 2.2 Mp;
sensors: illumination, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, motion, pedometer;
battery: 2 600 mAh, non-removable;
dimensions: 127 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm;
weight: 129 grams.
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone video review
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Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, offered colors, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 64.9 mm (millimeters) 6.49 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.56 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) 0.42 ft (feet) 5 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units. | 8.6 mm (millimeters) 0.86 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 129 g (grams) 0.28 lbs (pounds) 4.55 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with a rectangular parallelepiped shape. | 70.88 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.3 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this unit is offered for sale. | The black White Green Orange |
| Materials for the manufacture of the case Materials used to make the device body. | Glass |
| Certification Information about the standards by which this device is certified. | IP65 IP68 |
SIM card
A SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analog mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS stands for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and refers to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM / EDGE and UMTS / HSPA with the aim of increasing the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B28) (D5833) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (D5803) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (D5803) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (D5833) LTE 1900 MHz (D5803) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (D5803) LTE 800 MHz (D5803) |
Mobile technology and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data rates.
Operating system
An operating system is the system software that controls and coordinates the operation of hardware components on a device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) integrates all the major hardware components of a mobile device into a single chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software required for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. The value in nanometers is half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Krait 400 |
| Processor size The width (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses and data buses. 64-bit processors offer better performance than 32-bit processors, which in turn are more efficient than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction set architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets / controls the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 0 cache (L0) Some processors have L0 (level 0) cache, which can be accessed faster than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such memory is not only higher performance, but also lower power consumption. | 4KB + 4KB (kilobytes) |
| Level 1 cache (L1) The cache memory is used by the processor to reduce the time it takes to access more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster as system memoryand other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 KB + 16 KB (kilobytes) |
| L2 cache L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but instead has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in L3 cache memory (if available) or in RAM memory. | 2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes) |
| The number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to execute in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2500 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics processing unit (GPU) A graphics processing unit (GPU) handles computation for a variety of 2D / 3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most commonly used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, and more. | Qualcomm Adreno 330 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a processor, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical computing of various applications. | 4 |
| GPU clock speed The speed of work is clock frequency GPU, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 578 MHz (megahertz) |
| The amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. The data that is saved in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 2 GB (gigabytes) |
| Memory type (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR3 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of the RAM determines its speed of operation, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 933 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) fixed memory.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage space for data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type / technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal On mobile devices, screen size is expressed in terms of the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.6 in (inches) 116.84 mm (millimeters) 11.68 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.26 in (inches) 57.28 mm (millimeters) 5.73 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.01 in (inches) 101.83 mm (millimeters) 10.18 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect ratio The aspect ratio of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels horizontally and vertically on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 319 ppi (pixels per inch) 125 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area The approximate percentage of the display area on the front of the device. | 71% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical metrics into signals that the mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX220 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, and others. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photocell used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer higher image quality despite lower resolution. | 6.17 x 4.55 mm (millimeters) 0.3 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are capable of capturing more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.176 μm (micrometers) 0.001176 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the size of the device's photo sensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of a full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) to that of a specific device's photo sensor. | 5.64 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value / speed indicates the sensor's sensitivity to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensor's sensitivity to light. | 100 - 12800 |
| Light-strength Aperture (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of the lens aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the f-number is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum aperture of the aperture. | f / 2 |
| Focal length The focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera, equated to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same angle of view. It is calculated by multiplying the real focal length of the mobile device camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35mm full-size sensor and a mobile device sensor. | 4.43 mm (millimeters) 25 mm (millimeters) * (35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
| 30 frames / sec (frames per second) | |
| Specifications Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Burst shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geographic tags Panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer |
| 1080p @ 60 fps 720p @ 120 fps G lens |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front-facing cameras of different designs - pop-up camera, PTZ camera, notch or hole in the display, camera under the display.
| Sensor model Information about the make and model of the sensor used by the camera. | Sony Exmor R |
| Image Resolution Resolution is one of the main characteristics of cameras. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often quote resolutions in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording rate (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30 frames / sec (frames per second) |
Audio
Information on the type of speakers and audio technology supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Locating
Information about the navigation and positioning technologies supported by the device.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that enables wireless communication for transferring data over short distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless transfer of data between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, each of which improves communication speed, coverage, and makes it easier to find and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Specifications Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols to provide faster communication, energy savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio / Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP / PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio / video interface that replaces older analog audio / video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio connector. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main features and standards supported by the device browser. | Html HTML5 CSS 3 |
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats / codecs A list of some of the major audio file formats and codecs supported by the device as standard. | 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) AAC + / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate, .amr, .3ga) AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband, .awb) eAAC + / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) MIDI MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) OGG (.ogg, .ogv, .oga, .ogx, .spx, .opus) WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma) WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) Vorbis |
Video file formats / codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode / decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge required for their function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliampere-hours. | 2600 mAh (milliampere-hours) |
| A type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with the most common mobile devices using lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| Talk time 2G 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during continuous 2G talk. | 12 hours 46 minutes 12.8 h (hours) 766.2 minutes (minutes) 0.5 days |
| Standby time 2G Standby time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 880 h (hours) 52800 min (minutes) 36.7 days |
| Talk time 3G Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 14 h (hours) 840 min (minutes) 0.6 days |
| 3G standby time Standby time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is fully discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 800 h (hours) 48000 min (minutes) 33.3 days |
| Specifications Information about some additional characteristics of the device battery. | Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device.
| Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held near the ear in a talking position. In Europe, the maximum SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the IEC standards, following the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.687 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W / kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard was established by the CENELEC committee in accordance with the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998 and IEC standards. | 0.897 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that a person's body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. US mobile devices are controlled by CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.979 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed if the mobile device is held at hip level. The highest SAR value in the United States is 1.6 W / kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC and CTIA monitors mobile devices for compliance with this standard. | 1.12 W / kg (Watts per kilogram) |
