Sony Xperia Z3

The Sony Xperia Z3 was announced in 2014, September 03. Released 2014, November 06 With 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) and running Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR video, while the Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D6603, D6643, D6653, D6616
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6603, D6643, D6616
  • Note: 2, 4, 12 - D6616
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 - D6603
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, September 03. Released 2014, November 06
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
  • Weight: 152 g (5.36 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
  • SIM: Nano-SIM
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
  • Protection: Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
  • Note: Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
  • GPU: Adreno 330

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

  • Single: 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12µm, AF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
  • Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2.2 MP, f/2.8
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, aptX
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB On-The-Go, magnetic connector

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 3100 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W, Quick Charge 2.0 - Japan only
  • 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

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
  • Models: D6603, D6653, D6616, D6643, SO-01G, SOL26, D6646
  • SAR: 0.80 W/kg (head)     1.44 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.62 W/kg (head)     0.65 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 180 EUR