Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact was announced in 2014, September. Released 2014, November With 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.4% screen-to-body ratio) TFT LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) and running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8.1 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 - SGP621
  • Note: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40 - SGP641
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

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

Body

  • Dimensions: 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4 mm (8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 in)
  • Weight: 270 g (9.52 oz)
  • SIM: Nano-SIM
  • Note: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: TFT LCD
  • Size: 8.0 inches, 185.6 cm2 (~70.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1200 x 1920 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~283 ppi density)
  • Protection: Shatter proof glass, oleophobic coating
  • Note: Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AB 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
  • Note: eMMC 5.0

Main Camera

  • Single: 8.1 MP, AF
  • Features: HDR, panorama
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

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, LE, aptX
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB On-The-Go, magnetic connector

Features

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

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 4500 mAh, non-removable
  • Charging: Fast charging 18W, Quick Charge 2.0
  • Stand-by: Up to 1100 h (2G) / Up to 1300 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 19 h (2G) / Up to 23 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 170 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White
  • Models: SGP621, SGP611
  • SAR: 1.42 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.84 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 380 EUR

Tests

  • Performance: , Basemark X: 12911
  • Display: , Contrast ratio: 1416 (nominal), 1.735 (sunlight)
  • Camera: , Photo / Video
  • Loudspeaker: , Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 65dB, ,
  • Audio quality: , Noise -81.4dB / Crosstalk -83.5dB