How will Sony Xperia Z3 look like? Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone testing and testing

Do not be afraid of perfection. You do not reach it. So spoke the great Salvador Dali. Interestingly, I could have recently submitted to the IFA-2014 flagship from Sony - Xperia Z3 - pushing the genius?

Design and ergonomics

At first glance, it seems that Sony Xperia Z3 is not much different from the predecessor with the Z2 index. Perhaps, only small slots above and under the displays are rushing.

The design of the manufacturer is such that the device must be symmetrical. This is the basis of the design concept of the Omnibalance, which took advantage of the creation Sony Xperia. Z3.

In fact, Z3 became a little already than his predecessor. Also reduced the height of the device. In addition, the Japanese managed to accommodate the "iron" in a thinner body - 7.3 mm. Recall that its thickness in Xperia Z2 is 8.2 mm.

Corners and edging are now slightly rounded. So lovers set the phone vertically on the table for a comfortable video view will have to be disappointed. This could be done with Z2. With the help of making rounds the angular housing, the "Two" managed to achieve the ideal position of Xperia Z3 in the user's hand.

They say that the goodness is not looking for. But in the personal electronics market, this everyday wisdom does not work. When creating smartphones, it is important not to stop, not staring in place. But even in attempts to make even better, it is not enough to be flooded rivals in a matter of weeks - the competition is now tough! Here is Sony, showing at the MWC exhibition its next flagship Z2, already by autumn it was heated by the premiere of his successor - Z3.

The plugs are now too rounded. The plug for the audio connector (3.5 mm) is missing. Like Z2, the smartphone is protected by IP65 / IP68 criteria. He is not afraid of water splashes, like immersion in it, rain and dust.

The gadget can be under water until half an hour, of course, with tightly closed ports.

The right line of the device is tatting slots for Nanosim and MicroSD. Also on the right face there are: traditional for Sony round metal power button, under it the volume control key, bottom - camera button. The left edge contains the microUSB port and the groove for the strap.

The rear is located 20.7-megapixel chamber, a small LED flash, as well as the manufacturer's logo.

Hardware keys in the smartphone are absent. They are replaced by virtual.

Designers tried to reduce the frames around the display. And they succeeded, which led to a general decrease in device dimensions.
On tactile sensations, smartphone slippery, if you hold it for the glass panels. Fortunately, lateral aluminum verges save the situation. Also in Z3 in the corners there are inserts from polycarbonate, so that the device becomes more resistant to drops.

Sony revised the color policy. The company to black and white Sony Xperia Z3 added gentle silvery and green and original copper devices. Purple version went into oblivion.

Display

The 5.2-inch IPS screen saved the resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Their density is 423 ppi.

The screen in the novelty received a triluminos brand name. He does not like this technology to improve color reproduction. She is designed to expand RGB coverage.

Clarity pictures at a very high level. How do not try, even in the smallest details, the graininess does not consider. So the Sony Xperia Z3 screen should praise for excellent color reproduction, but also to scold - for viewing angles: even with small slopes of the color apparatus, a little flexible. You can adjust the white balance.

Among other things, we note the technology of improving X-REALITY FOR MOBILE images.

The built-in gyroscope Smart Screen Rotation helps estimate the position of the device in space and avoid incorrect orientation (display, of course).
The sensor is very sensitive. Multitach ten feather. And digging in the settings, you can enable control mode in gloves.

The manufacturer declares the impressive brightness of the screen - 600 cd / cm2, which promises a good picture with bright lighting. The Z2 model, for example, is less than a hundred. Subjectively, but the novelty screen flashes less in the sun, although the colors are still a bit dull.

The backlight of the display can be adjusted manually, and you can trust the sensor that copes quite well with this.

The overall impression is that the flagship display is really chic. It is clear and with the right color reproduction. True, the viewing angles are applied, and they are waiting for excellence from the top smartphone. Is not it?

Hardware base

Characteristics of "iron" of new items slightly differ from the predecessor of Xperia Z2

Sony Xperia Z3 is equipped with one of the latest processors - quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with a clock frequency of 2.5 GHz, working paired with ADRENO 330 video accelerator. In the device Azh 3 GB random access memory and 16 GB built-in.

"Iron" allowed the device to dial 41 247 points in the Antutu test.

The device browser allows you to simultaneously open a lot of tabs. Video 1080r in Xperia Z3 is reproduced very smoothly and without twitching, applications open quickly, the photos are scaled without a hitch. Feels the total capacity and confidence in the work.

Almost all games are supported by the device. No glitches were observed during the test. At the same time, the device is heated slightly, which is pleasantly surprising.

The smoothness of the menu is also at a high level, flipping desktops is a pleasure.

Wireless interfaces, as you should expect from the flagship, are presented in full. The device works in GSM and WCDMA networks, supports LTE. The signal holds confidently. There is a GPS with GLONASS support, and there are traditional wi-Fi modules, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC.

Sony Xperia Z3 in one touch is connected to the SmartWear device, which will help you do not miss important moment

Sony Xperia Z3 camera

The main wide-angle 20,7 megapixel camera with an outbreak and autofocus - somewhere we have already seen it. Not in xperia z2? But the photosensitivity of 12800 ISO was not exactly. This was a consequence of an increase in the matrix itself, which is directly related to the quality of photographs. So from a fresh flagship worth expecting steep frames!

Separate praise deserves a device camera, which, due to an enlarged matrix, allows you to get high-quality pictures in almost any conditions of shooting

When working with the camera, the first thing that rushes into the eye is that the focus works with a 2-3-second delay after pressing the touch button, but it is always correct.

Pictures deserve praise, natural color reproduction. So, for example, there are no "plastic" colors. Good depth of frame.

Such pictures are not ashamed to printed at all, and the digital "soapbox" in the presence of Xperia Z3 you are hardly needed. Although there is a small blur and stains in the sharpness in some photos, there is still, but this we already come racing.

It is very pleased with the descent key in the device. In the landscape orientation, the screening of the on-screen button is difficult.

There is a so-called fast shooting mode: a long pressing on the camera button makes a snapshot, short pressing - starts the camera itself.

With bright contrast, the camera is a bit mistaken, ducklings and illuminates, but everything is easy to correct the inclusion of the HDR mode.

With different lighting, the camera behaves commendable. Night survey is also pretty good, with rare exceptions. The flash is triggered as a decent backlight. She doesn't just flash the frame.

Examples of pictures from the main camera Sony Xperia Z3

There are many interesting modes in the model. The most successful for lazy people, probably, "superworthy". It is enough to just click on the descent, and the automation itself will choose the necessary settings.

Mode "AR" allows you to use augmented reality: the graphics are superimposed on the real image. Thus, you can get interesting work, for example, pictures among the gnomes in a fabulous country or at the bottom of the ocean among fish. You can even pour with dinosaurs. Funny entertainment feature!

For users who love to do selfie on the background of attractions, there is a mode in which you can simultaneously take pictures on both the main and frontal chamber, inserting your face into the frame. And something interesting captured, and did not forget herself. Excellent!

Sound Photo - Mode for shooting photos accompanied by sound. It allows you to make a memoriety for memory: Peskov and cats, birds, and in general, everything that makes sounds. Perhaps it is written on video. But in contrast to him, such work will also save the device's memory.

Examples of macro cameras from the main camera Sony Xperia Z3

Macro shot in Sony Xperia Z3 is also at a high level. By the way, it allows you to make blurring background, and even when shooting with artificial lighting.

This will be infrequently visiting not what in smartphones, but even in low-cost cameras. You can easily play with the degree of blur, also choose its shape.

Panoramic shot is a little capricious, if you do not bring the rotation to the end, it turns out a dark spot.

Note that if a mechanical button is activated to start the camera, the default shooting is in a resolution of 8 megapixel. Need a photo in more high quality? Change the settings manually.

Video recording can be made both in MP4 and 3GP, maximum resolution - 4K. During the process itself, you can put a roller pause. It eliminates the need to process the video after its recording.

You can slow down the selected fragment of the video, focusing on it

TimeShift Video mode allows you to highlight individual moments in the rollers, slowing them. The shooting is conducted at a high frequency of frames, and the user itself determines which fragments it is worth slowing down. Thanks to the successful interface, everything turns out easily and quickly.

The Sony Xperia Z3 front camera, which has 2.2 megapixels, of course, will not allow the apparatus to compete with modern selfofamps, but to demonstrate itself a loved / beloved one.

Sound

The sound of the device is provided by a pair of stereo speakers located on its front side. In this regard, the gadget is good. There are low frequencies. It does not scribet even at maximum volume, creates a surround sound.

To play musical compositions, the Walkman brand player is provided.

There is a full-time configuration of a smartphone and FM radio. It traditionally works only when connecting headphones that play the role of antenna. As in Xperia Z3 Compact, there is no voice recorder in the novelty.

Software platform and interface

Sony Xperia Z3 comes with an operating room android system 4.4.4 Kitkat. The manufacturer installed his own shell into the smartphone, which adds the colorful "naked" Android. For example, when removing the lock holding a finger on the screen, you can smoothly change the color of the theme. Impressive range of live wallpaper, and it deserves special attention to the animation when turned on.

Of the features, it is also worth noting the opportunity to receive calls, simply bringing the device to the ear. Another opportunity - its transfer to a silent mode, just putting the smartphone with the screen down. The screen will also not be disconnected until the device is in the user's hand.
Fast settings can be made by pulling the curtain down. It is convenient to turn on / off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, customize brightness, screen rotation, etc.. In the next section of the curtains - traditional notifications.

Among the applications are: already familiar Walkman player, gallery and player for video. It is possible to create handwritten notes.

A feature of the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone has become the opportunity to play "adults" games from Sony PS4. All this is the PS4 Remote Play function.

You only need to connect the device to the console through the home network, attach a joystick with a special fastening - and you can enjoy full colorful games in any corner of your home.

Sony Xperia Z3 is the only smartphone with games for PS4

Autonomous work Sony Xperia Z3

On the official website, the manufacturer claims that the smartphone works without recharging two days. With gentle use, this is true.

Powerful battery provides a smartphone to two days of work without recharging

The battery in the smartphone has a capacity of 3100 mAh. This is a hundred units less compared to Z2.
For tough energy savings, the user is invited to use the mode called Ultra Stamina Mode. In it, the device will be able to receive calls and send SMS messages already a whole week.

The autonomy of the device with high load is quite typical for modern smartphones. It does not cause complaints. Z3 allows a whole day to enjoy multimedia content, use the functions of social networks, take pictures and about an hour or two to play games, and, of course, call, call and call it once again.

The main consumer of energy is the screen. When the backlight is turned off, the smartphone is discharged very slowly. In the video mode, it works up to 10 hours, music can play around 130 hours.

RESULTS

The new Sony Xperia Z3 model is largely reminiscent of the previous Z2. Although it is impossible to deny that the manufacturer has conducted a serious work on mistakes, approaching the ideal. Smartphone on the background of competitors looks really worthy.
Sony managed to make a gadget less and thinner, set a brighter screen, a new processor and an improved camera. However, all this creates an impression of some dejum.

Sony Xperia Z3 will definitely find its buyer. It contains many innovations, unique features. The device has a corporate design, like many users, and, of course, protection against dust and moisture, which has become the visiting card of the Japanese.

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At the moment, Sony is upgraded by its mobile device business and shifts the focus on the top and medium price range. In this fiscal year, Sony Mobile Communications plans to implement 38 million smartphones. Despite the rumors about the refusal to the strategy for the release of new flagship models every six months, the Vice-President on Global Communications and Public Relations Sony Tim Harrison (Tim Harrison) reported in one of his last interviews that the company decided to produce flagship models more often than once in 12 months. On the one hand, such a decision allows you to quickly take into account past errors and impose worthy competition to other manufacturers. But is it possible to count on cardinal improvements in comparison with the previous model? It can also lead to competitive devices inside the line itself. As far as justified in modern market conditions, we will try to find out on the example, which we visited on testing.

From the point of view of dry technical characteristics, this model is not much different from its predecessor -. Here is the same 5.2-inch full HD IPS display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and the main camera is 20.7 Mp. Then the logical question arises: "What is the difference?" It lies in a number of the design improvements, the branded membrane Xperia Home and several technical nuances. We will tell about all this in more detail below. To begin with, we suggest familiarizing yourself with Sony Xperia Z3 technical specifications:

Manufacturer
	Xperia z3 (D6603)
Type, Form Factor	Smartphone, Monoblock
Communication standards			850/900/1800 / 1900 MHz
			850/900 / 1700/1900 / 2100 MHz
			700/800 / 850/900 / 2100/2300/2600 MHz
High-speed data transmission	GPRS (32-48 kbps), EDGE (236 kbps), HSDPA (up to 42.2 Mbps), HSUPA (up to 5.76 Mbps), LTE CAT.4 (up to 50 Mbps UL, up to 150 Mbps DL)
SIM Card Type
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC): 4 Krait 400 kernels, up to 2.5 GHz, L2 cache - 2 MB, TEhProcess 28-nm HPM
Graphic adapter	Qualcomm Adreno 330: up to 578 MHz, Support OpenGL ES 3.0, OpenVG 1.1, OpenCl 1.1 and DirectX 9.0c
	IPS, 5.2 "Triluminos, 1920 x 1080 Points (423 ppi), touch, capacitive, multi-touch up to 10 touch, protective glass ASAHI Dragontrail X, X-REALITY technology and Live Color
RAM	3 GB, two-channel LPDDR3
Permanent memory
Card reader	microSD (up to 128 GB)
Interfaces	1 x MINI-JACK audio jack 3.5 mm
Multimedia	Sound processing
	Acoustics
	Microphone

	Basic	Exmor RS (1/2 "): 20.7 MP, BSI, Aperture F / 2.0, Autofocus, LED Flash, Digital Stabilization of Steadyshot," HDR "- Circulation, Recording video in 4K Ultra HD format (30 fps)
	Frontal	2.2 MP, aperture F / 2.8, fixed focus, video recording in 1080p format
Communication capabilities		802.11 A / B / G / N / AC (2.4 / 5 GHz) (Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi HotSpot)






	Accelerometer, gyroscope, approximation sensor, light sensor, LED indicator, geomagnetic sensor (compass), barometer
Battery	Lithium-ion, undented: 3100 mA ∙ h
Charger	Input: 100 ~ 240 VC. eg at 50/60 Hz Exit: 5 V post. eg, 1.5 a
	Protection against dust and moisture according to IP65 and IP68 standards
	146 × 72 × 7.3 mm

	Black / White / Olive / Copper / Purple
Operating system	Android 4.4.4 Kitkat + Xperia Home V7
Official guarantee	12 months
Products webpage

Supply and equipment

The tested smartphone comes in a traditional small square box. Packaging is made of rather dense matte cardboard and is characterized by restrained and concise design. On its front side there is a partial image of a smartphone, as well as the name of the model and the logo of the manufacturer. Side faces are allocated for stickers with service information (IMEI, S / N, MODEL, COLOR, and the manufacturer). On the reverse side (in the form of pictograms), you can familiarize yourself with the main features of Sony Xperia Z3 and legal information about the manufacturer. Here is the image of the novelty in several color variations. This style of packaging hints that we have a premium device before us.

Together with the smartphone, the potential buyer will find the following accessories in the box:

user's manual;
warranty card;
charger (5 V; 1.5 A);
micro-USB↔USB cable.

Express the Ukrainian representative office of the company Sony Mobile Communications AB For the smartphone provided for testing.

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Smartphone Sony Xperia Z3 (D6603) - the next update of the stylish flagship line. The manufacturer "accelerated": not passed half a year from the release of the Xperia Z2, how the next model comes to the market - Xperia Z3. True, with updates model Row Once every six months you do not have to expect any serious changes - Xperia Z2 and Z3 turned out to be very similar to each other. It is good that at least a trend on the growth of the diagonal suspended - she "froze" at 5.2 inches.

The Xperia Z3 case has become a bit thinner and received plastic corners to increase strength. You can rather estimate the changes in the display, it finally became brighter, even, perhaps, is too much. The camera is the same as it was before, 20.7 MP, which can shoot a slow video at a speed of 120 k / s, as well as 4K video. The battery, it all also shows high results in tests, especially in music playback mode, but in the video test results turned out to be modest, the need for the increased brightness of the screen. A set of interfaces is good, but the same as it was. The smartphone was protected against moisture and dust. The body of the phone is made of glass and metal, the quality of the assembly did not cause us serious complaints.

As for performance, Xperia Z3 - powerful smartphone And suitable for games and entertainment. The device did not receive special changes in this regard, only an increase in the maximum clock frequency of the processor by 200 MHz from 2.3 to 2.5 GHz. However, at the same time his younger version, Z3 Compact, slightly overtakes in graphic tests. This is explained by the fact that the filling of the phones is the same, and the resolution of the displays is very different: 1920 × 1080 pixels on the older and 1280 × 720 on a compact z3.

What are the shortcomings of a smartphone? First, it is a high price. Secondly, the power key will noticeably perform, and the location of the volume keys is inconvenient. Thirdly, the model of the model is unbearable and slippery, and insert and pull out the SIM card from the tray is uncomfortable, and the plugs can start passing water over time. And of course, the device is cumbersome to control one hand.

In general, we recommend a smartphone to purchase, but the same compact version, in our opinion, more convenient to manage, has the same functionality and opportunities, and in some games it may even be faster. In addition, there are no obvious reasons that prompted to be updated and move from Z2 on Z3, it can be done only if you are annoyed by dim displays.

Dimensions and weight - 4.1

Sony Xperia Z3 is a typical, large flagship with a diagonal of 5.2 inches. Sony, at least as long as he suspended the growth of the diagonal of its flagship. Compared to Xperia Z2, the dimensions of the device have changed, but not very radical. Xperia Z3 dropped 12 grams of weight (152 g against 164 g), it became a millimeter thinner - 7.5 against 8.5 mm. We also note that the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone has become thinner than the current flagships of HTC and Samsung, but they are not updated once every six months. but new iPhone. 6 A bit, but still thinner. The smartphone in the hand is felt as wide and large, to use one hand they will be uncomfortable.

It is worth saying that at the first unpacking, before removing the film, you can not immediately distinguish, where the frontal, and where is the rear panel of the smartphone. In our case, the chain of this is the black color of both sides of our model and glossy surfaces as facial and rear panel. For example, if the back was matte, then everything would be immediately distinguished.

As it usually happens in the line of Xperia Z, in front and behind the phone is covered with glass - it looks spectacular, and together with the metal framework the phone Sony Xperia Z3 is pleasant to the tip. Of course, the glass collects fingerprints, but they are easily erased. True, I must say that the smartphone is very slippery because of the notorious glass, in our tests, he has repeatedly clenched with smooth surfaces. In addition, such a material may not withstand a random fall on a solid surface and be covered by cracks.

As already mentioned above, the side frames are made of metal and become convex, so that the smartphone is more convenient to hold. In addition, as on Xperia Z3 Compact, plastic inserts made in one texture and color with a frame are made to give strength through the corners of the housing.

Also, as in the compact version of the flagship, we seemed inconveniently a very close location of the power and volume keys. It is a bit strange that on Xperia Z3 Compact all trays with a SIM card and a memory card, the USB connector was on the one hand, they are also spaced along different sides of the body.

Sony Xperia Z3 has a waterproof housing. We decided to check it on strength and staged tests with water. Outcome: Sony Xperia Z3 is not afraid of water, it can be immersed in water, if you pre-close the plug. At first, you can alert no caps for the audio connector, but, as our tests showed, nothing terrible in the water happened. In general, the model looks stylish and attractive, the quality of the assembly is good, but, like all the previous Xperia Z, after our tests in the water, the body has become barely to listen to the pressure at the pressure on it.

Smartphone Sony Xperia Z3 can be bought in four colors: white, black, copper and silver-green.

Screen - 4.8.

The diagonal of the Sony Xperia Z3 display is 5.2 inches, the resolution of 1920 × 1080 points, the PPI high value is 424 pixels per inch. The display is covered with protective glass, traces from fingers are collected quickly and easily, but also easily rubbed. The viewing angles are good, but inferior to the same Super AMOLED-displays. The maximum display brightness has reached 615 kD / m2, if Xperia Z2 was dull, but here Sony even stopped. We recommend just so not to put the maximum brightness - the image "beats" in the eye.

The information remains readable in the sun, in addition, there is an automatic brightness adjustment. In the display settings, you can enable X-REALITY image enhancement technology and the image stripping mode to enhance the clarity and brightness of the image. However, we failed to notice any major changes from the use of these modes.

The smartphone supports the mode of operation in gloves, in any case, we were able to work with the display in gloves.

Cameras - 4.7

The Sony Xperia Z3 phone has 20.7 MP camera with a wide range of features. For example, there is a LED flash, face recognition and smiles, autofocus, image stabilization, shooting panoramas, HDR mode and a large selection of settings and modes. Maximum photo resolution - 5248 × 3936 pixels if you configure all parameters yourself. True, it's easier and "not worse" to shoot in the "super auto news", in which the camera removes good 8 megapixel photos, their quality decreases only under poor lighting conditions. With the maximum resolution, part of the settings are "cut", for example, the maximum ISO value is achieved only at a resolution of 8 megapixels. In addition to the main chamber, there is also a frontal 2.2 megapixel, with the possibility of shooting a full full HD video at a speed of 30 k / s.

The main smartphone camera can shoot 4K video - 3840 × 2160 pixels with a frequency of 30 k / s. The arsenal also slow motion with Full HD video at a speed of 60 k / s and HD video at 120 k / s. By the way, Apple iPhone. 6 is able to do the same, plus 240 k / s with HD-resolution. In addition, in the settings you can add a large number of Different effects: the background defocusing, the multicamon with the shooting of the scene at different angles, add virtual scenes and objects in video and much more.

Photo from Sony Xperia Z3 camera (D6603) - 4.7

Working with text - 5.0

Standard keyboard in Sony Xperia Z3 is convenient. It has a text entry function using strokes (Swype), configuring dictionaries, in addition, you can add the setup of additional characters to the keys in the settings. Switch between languages \u200b\u200bis easy - there is a separate key for this. There is also a keyboard mode for one hand: you can move it to the right or left, as you will be more convenient. Among the minuses of the Sony Xperia Z3 keyboard - in horizontal mode, it takes almost all the screen space.

Internet - 3.0

On Sony Xperia Z3, Google Chrome is preinstalled as a browser, as it should be, there is support for the synchronization of tabs with the desktop version of the browser. It does not have a separate read mode and multiple page scaling. But there is a traffic saving mode, and you can manually set the text font size for one-time scaling and double clicking on the page to fit all the text under the selected size.

Communication - 5.0

Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone is equipped with a good set of interfaces. The device is available: dual-band Wi-Fi, wi-Fi mode Modem and support for high-speed standard 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0 with low energy consumption and A2DP, A-GPS with GLONASS support, and NFC chip. Also there is support for Russian frequencies LTE. Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone works with Nano-SIM cards and microSD cards up to 128 GB. It is also equipped with a Micro USB 2.0 port with MHL support, USB OTG and USB Host, to transfer high-definition video and connecting peripherals like keyboard, hard disks Or even mice. From the common interfaces there is no IR port.

Multimedia - 5.0

The Sony Xperia Z3 audio player supports many formats and loses MP3, FLAC, WAV files and a number of less popular formats. A little sorry, but complete to xperia z2 served good headphones with noise cancellation technology, in this case there are no. Built-in video player supports most popular video formats. The video player also supports subtitles.

Battery - 4.0

The Sony Xperia Z3 case became tangible, while the battery capacity was almost not affected - there is a non-removable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 3100 mAh (Xperia Z2, we will remind, it was 3200 mAh). We tested the phone in our two standard tests - the smartphone demonstrates excellent autonomous performance. The device lost HD video at the maximum brightness of 8 hours, probably could and longer, but the maximum brightness is very high. In the listening mode of music with the screen turned off, the device was discharged for 123 hours - and this is about 5 days! In general, one working day of charging the smartphone should be enough for you, and maybe even two.

Productivity - 3.7

Sony Xperia Z3, as in Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, uses the Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 platform with a quad-core processor with a frequency of 2.5 GHz, graphic subsystem Adreno 330 and 3 GB of RAM (the younger model with 2 GB in this plan loses slightly) . For normal operation in everyday use, in our opinion, there would be enough two nuclei in the processor with 1 GB of RAM. It is worth noting that Sony Xperia Z3 (D6503) does not have any serious performance problems: the smartphone works quickly, does not slow down and allows you to play demanding games. But, of course, if you compare the speed of work, including desktops, with the speed of iPhone 6, then the Z3 Compact will yield to the apple telephone.

The device is perfect for any games and applications. According to the results of our synthetic tests, the smartphone takes good positions. For example, in AnTutu Benchmark, he received 41840 points, and in 3D Mark Ice Storm Unlimited - 17664 points, the results are comparable with the flagships from competitors. Interestingly, the results of the "compact" version turned out to be slightly higher, since the filling of the phones is the same, but the resolution of the display at the Z3 Compact is much lower, and therefore he overtakes the elder brother in graphic tests. The chipset used in Sony Xperia Z3 is one of the most productive on the market.

Memory - 4.5.

The total amount of integrated memory in Sony Xperia Z2 is limited to 16 or 32 GB, 32 GB versions at least for autumn 2014 are not found in Russian stores. In modification with 16 GB of memory for the user, about 11.5 GB is available. The phone has a microSD memory card slot, supports up to 128 GB cards. Also possible is "hot replacement" of a memory card, without turning off the device, but then you will have to open-close the waterproof plugs every time.

Features

The Sony Xperia Z3 phone has a waterproof housing, protected not only from water, but also from dust. The smartphone is working under water even under the jets of water, except that there the touchscreen display ceases to respond to the fingers. In addition, we note the glass panels and metal frames, a large display, "advanced" smartphone interfaces and 20 megapixel chamber.

The device works under the Android 4.4.4 system and will soon receive an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. In the corporate shell from Sony all standard applications They were recycled and have an original appearance, which, however, practically does not change from the model to the model. There are Russian letters in the dialer, which is convenient for finding the right contact, music player Able to seek album covers and much more. From pre-installed applications, you can mark Lifelog to record your life events, radio (need a headset), OfficeSuite office package with the ability to view documents, Smart Connect to connect devices, file manager, Antivirus Pro. For the owners of Play Station there is an application for running games for Play Station on the screen of the smartphone, which will start working from November 2014. It also interesting to smoothly set up the display color reproduction, and not just the presence of 3-4 different modes.

Competitors

Technical characteristics Sony Xperia Z3 corresponds to the level of modern flagships, as strong competitors, let's call Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One. M8 and LG G3. All of them are not new in the market and are cheaper.

HTC One M8 is not protected from water and dust, it loses on cameras and time autonomous work. However, he has his own original design And today it is cheaper than Xperia Z3.

Made of plastic, Sony Xperia Z3 is made of glass and metal, both are protected from water and dust. Cameras of these two smartphones in quality are about the same. Also both smartphones support work in gloves. But Xperia Z3 has the ability to get a hot replacement of micro-SD cards, in the time of autonomous work in smartphones parity, one longer shows the video, another longer loses music. In general, both devices are approximately the same, but the price for Samsung Galaxy S5 managed to decrease - in the fall of 2014 it costs several thousand cheaper.

LG G3 is an original design with control buttons on the device back, laser autofocus and an incredibly clear Quad-HD display. But the Xperia Z3 can boast a waterproof case, a long time of autonomous work and a more subtle case using a metal.

The price of Sony Xperia Z3 for the spring of 2015 is about 37,000 rubles. For this cost you get a full-fledged flagship with a good screen, excellent external species, thin case and protection against water.

In terms of ergonomics, the smartphone is worthy of all silence. The smoothed angles allow you to comfortably hold the device in your hand, and an excellent balance of weights - deftly to manipulate them. It does not always work one hand, but this is the norm for solutions with a screen more than 4.5 inches, not to mention 5.2. Responsive screen sensor, a good location of the keys and a oleophobic coating of glass parts - so many advantages and a single obvious minus.

Screen, camera

At first glance, the screen at the smartphone is exactly the same as in Xperia Z2 - performed using IPS technology, a diagonal of 5.2 inches and a resolution of 1920x1080 points, which means the density of pixels at 424 PPI. Nevertheless, this is a modified version of the display with increased brightness. The screen is made on one glass layer and not "spoiled" by the factory film, so that the picture looks juicy and bright even on the street on a sunny day. The color coverage of the display corresponds to the SRGB palette, and the corners of a comfortable review are close to the maximum possible. In general, Xperia Z3 allowed Sony to finally catch up with competitors on the quality of the flagship screen.

Specifications

Android 4.4.4.
Screen 5.2 inches, 1920x1080 Points, IPS, automatic adjustment Brightness
3 GB of RAM, 16 GB built-in, memory cards up to 128 GB
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC chipset, 4 cores, 2.5 GHz, GPU Adreno 330
Bluetooth 4.0 LE, NFC, Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N / AC, dual-band, MHL 3.0, USB on the Go, GPS / GLONASS, ANT +;
LTE Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20
Camera 20.7 Megapixel Sony Exmor RS, Autofocus, LED Flash
Front Camera 2.2 Megapixel
IP68 Protection
Battery 3100 Mach Li-Pol
Sizes - 146x72x7.3 mm, weight - 152 grams

Contents of delivery

Telephone
USB Cable Charger
Instruction
Desktop stand (not for all countries, there is no)
Wired stereo headlights (not for all countries, in Russia there is no)

Positioning

Sony chose a half-year pace of updating their flagships, unlike all major manufacturers, which can afford to produce flagships only once a year. With this speed of the release of new models, it is impossible to count on the fact that the number of changes will be large, each subsequent device will be perceived as a slightly improved version of the previous one. If you read the Sony Xperia Z2 reviews, most of them call the device on errors Z1, which is quite logical. In the top ten Sony Xperia Z3 reviews, the same turnover is used - work on errors, a corrected version of Z2. I am confident that in January 2014, if Sony cannot change anything in your approach, we will see feedback that Z4 is also working on errors. For Sony, this becomes a serious problem, as such perception makes sales of flagships of the Z ruler complex, and the release of new models leads to a decrease in prices for old, makes them more profitable. It is curious that in Sony unwittingly created for themselves not just a headache - the company his flagship exit schedule formed a whole pleiad of those who are waiting for lower prices for the previous models and choose them.

With relatively identical characteristics of models, inseminious buyers and choosing a product from the shelf, the same design is already becoming a problem. But for Sony Z2 and Z3, you can also talk about comparable characteristics, the buyer in the store does not realize the difference between these devices, it simply will not see them. But it felt the difference in price of 5,000 rubles and the fact that the Z3 delivery kit is noticeably poorer.

In Sony, they got into the vice of their own choice - they need to produce the flagship every six months. The sales of the line Z have long become minimal, the device acts as a competitor to the same Samsung Galaxy S5, but if the first Z was sold in small, but noticeable quantities, the same Z2 fell to minimum volumes (causes are described above). In Russia, the sales ratio of Z2 to Galaxy S5 is 1 to 12. And here we come to the fact that the release of the new flagship, in Sony cannot position it higher than the market and other models that are present on it, for example, the same Galaxy S5 What is leading in the segment.

In comparison with Samsung Galaxy S5

For the company becomes vital to achieve the minimum cost to its product - therefore there is a proven decision, a reduction in the delivery kit. In Sony Z2, the telephone headphones with a noise cancellation system were supplied with the phone, which were high quality and separately about 1,700-2,000 rubles. And it was a serious plus, argument in favor of Z2.

In Z3, the supply kit for Russia was removed, savings for the manufacturer noticeable and fully justified in the struggle for the price on the shelf. Interestingly, such an approach was used in the later supply of Z2 - in a connected at a price of 24,990 rubles, you can find Z2 kits both with headphones and without. The black apparatus is sold without headphones, which is perceived by many as the home retail network's amateurness, there are often comments of those who acquired such a phone, which, apparently, the sellers stepped up the headset. But this is just such a kit that has created in the fight for efficiency.

In Sony, they discussed the ability to put Z3 on the shelf of 32,990 rubles, but the retail networks were dissociated by the company from this step and made it quite sensible. Few people will be interested in a set of delivery, the initial price will disgregate, as was the HTC with the HTC One M8 flagship, which is different from the point of view of execution, but does not become popular, it has a sale similar to Z2.

In 2014, Sony constantly flies from the point of view of the timing of products to the market. For example, Sony Z2 was supposed to be released earlier than the flagships of other companies, but the opposite came around. With Z3, everything goes according to plan, but the model is not perceived as something new, and from here many different problems, the volume of its purchases is minimal distributors. But the most important thing is that such products are perceived only by those who remain the faith of Sony, this is a small audience that continues to buy Sony devices in different segments, Sony Style adherents. It is impossible to say that Sony plays on the mass market is comparable to other manufacturers. From the successful products of 2014, there will be a series of Compact that influenced the market, and everything else passed by and did not attract the attention of the general public. In this aspect, Z3 becomes exactly the same device, with a number of fans of the brand, which previously acquired Z / Z1 / Z2, suggest that they do not see any reason to change their devices for a novelty. This trend is observed not only for Sony, the novelties of all companies are perceived by buyers critical, they do not see a big difference with their current devices, but for Sony it is much stronger.

In the dry residue, we have a Z3 model that is positioned as the flagship and is such for a small audience of Sony fans. It is impossible to say that this is an apparatus for the mass market. Moreover, with the release of this model, the attractiveness of previous devices is growing, and Sony is partially guilty, which worsened a number of characteristics in its flagship. Let's deal with the order that has changed.

Design, dimensions, control elements

Externally, the apparatus has almost changed, you look at it and see all the same Sony Xperia Z2.

Sony Xperia Z2 and Z3

Phone sizes - 146x72x7.3 mm, weight - 152 grams (Z2 - 146.8x73.3x8.2 mm, 158 grams). The side faces were made rounded, the metal frame is now not rectangular, and the device is very well lying in the hand. But this also brings another problem, it is noticeably more difficult to lift it from a flat surface, the fingers slide on the side face, it is necessary to spread them in the form of grinding and grab the phone.

In comparison with Samsung Galaxy Note. 3

In addition to changing the outer frame, in Sony almost entirely reworked the design of the case, which could be unnoticed and what the inattentive person will not exactly turn attention. I will start with the fact that in the Z2 review I talked about the fact that the device has a rather fragile filling because of the design - when the blow is transferred to the inner fee, and the electronics quickly dies. It happens that the glass does not crack, but the electronics refuses. In Z3, inserts made of plastic on the corners, it is painted under the color of the case. This does not mean that the phone became shockproof, rather he received additional protection against falls. This approach can only be welcomed, similar inserts will be used on many models with a sony case framework.

The model is produced in four color solutions - white, copper, black and emerald.

Let's go back to changes in the design - marine water has become one of the weak points in Sony Z1 / Z2 - the salt of the plugs, and despite the support of the IP58 protection standard, to swim with these phones in the sea is definitely not worth it. Protection was from fresh water. In Z3, they tried to correct this drawback, for this they changed the characteristics of rubber liners, which are on all connectors. This made it possible to even ensure that the Z3 received the IP65 / IP68 protection standard - that is, the protection against dust has grown up, all the connectors are covered tightly, and at the same time changed the location of the microphones. There are no holes in the lower end, the microphone hid behind the lattice of the lower dynamics, both the speaker and the microphone are covered with one membrane. The second microphone is put on top end, it is located next to 3.5 connector.

You can swim with this apparatus in fresh water, especially if you cover the plugs before immersion. In life, the device is pretty slippery, at the iPhone 6 level, but better due to the larger size. In the water, he ceases to be slippery, I drew attention to this even during the tests of Z2 when I swam with him in the pool.

The front panel, as well as the rear, is made of Dragontrail glass, it does not differ from the second generation of Corning Gorilla Glass, but less unwound is actually analogue. Oleophobic coating on the triethrower, which is typical - traces from the hands remain with ease. In the sun or in the light it is not always visible, especially if your device is not black.

On the left side is the microUSB connector, it is covered with a plug. On the right side behind a wide plug connector for Nanosim, it is in a plastic tray, there is a connector for a microSD memory card.

Above the screen, where the mesh is the dynamics, there is a light indicator - it is wide and can blink red, blue and green. In the settings it can be turned off, but I really like it, as it gives the device a certain charm. This is a typical element of Sony Style. On the front surface you can see the front camera, the approximation sensor is hidden behind the glass, not to consider it.

For the quality of the assembly, this model has no complaints - there are no noticeable gaps, the glass is not densely adjacent to the metal frame, it is not a defect, but the features of the device so that it does not beat when falling. But the gaps are minimal, see them, not looking, almost impossible. In the same Z2, they were noticeably more.

Display

Screen specifications in Z3 are the same as in Z2: 5.2 inches, resolution - 1920x1080 points (423 points per inch against 440 V Z1). The screen uses a technology with a loud name TRILUMINOS, which suggests that the picture has the best RGB-coverage than ordinary LCD screens. In theory, it is so, in practice there are certain flaws. An explanation of technology can be seen in the Sony promotional video.

Also, in connection with this device, Live Color LED technology often mention, which, in fact, is responsible for color coverage, which is somewhat misleading the user - from these names the head goes around. From the point of view of marketing, it is noted that the red and green subpixels are made using phosphorus, which improves the quality of color coverage, the colors look saturated.

One of the main problems in the Z2 for the screen was the fact that he reeddied the colors - did them bright, but they were not reliable. The built-in tool for setting up the color profile turned the picture and at all in the unusual, to use it was not worth it. It turned out that a good screen due to disadvantages of technology does not give out a maximum of what it is capable of. In Z3, they tried to defeat this problem, but it turned out not very good - the colors are still out of the same, the fine tuning in the menu does not work. Separately, I want to emphasize that for most people it does not play any role - they will seem good to them.

Look at the screen comparison with Galaxy S5 (from above) and Note 4 (bottom).

Comparison of samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Xperia Z3 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Comparison Sony Xperia Z3 and Samsung Galaxy S5

Comparison of the Z2 screen with other devices you can find the link.

The Z3 changed how the picture is analyzed, each point can change the brightness of the backlight, which forms a more reliable picture in different conditions of illumination. It was not possible to notice the improvement in the picture, in the sun and the previous apparatus behaved well, although it was clearly not enough brightness, it had to get out to the maximum, there was no stock.

In Z3, they decided to solve this problem and increased the brightness of the screen by 20 percent (650 kD / m2 maximum value with manual adjustment). Now the device is quite comparable to other flagships of 2014, there are no complaints on this characteristic. This improves the screen perception of both indoors and on the street, the information easily read.

In the settings there is a mode of operation in gloves, you can set the mode to work with wet hands.

In the Z2 review, I called the apparatus screen not ideal, but for Sony it was an obvious breakthrough - a refusal of an unnecessary film, an improvement in quality, but the presence of such a shortage as an insufficient brightness and bad color reproduction. In Z3, one of the flaws got rid of, now the screen is bright, the color renditions tried to play, but the result turned out not too different from the previous model. We are waiting for Z4, in which the company will try to remedy this defects. As mentioned, this is a solid work on errors.

Battery

The phone has a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 3100 mAh (in Z2 3200 mAh). For the flagship, such a capacity of the battery is excellent, it is fully comparable to Note 3/4, however, and in time, these devices are similar.

In the description of this device, Sony suggests that it is able to provide two days of full-fledged work, while up to 5 hours a day of active work. The technique, unfortunately, is not given, but here is the screenshot from the company's website.

My first impression from the battery was fantastic - he worked for a very long time in standby mode, I put the map and almost did not drive the phone, and he was almost not discharged.

When I began to actively use the device, it showed the result a little better than Z2, but nothing fiction happened. The reason is that Qualcomm has worked on the power saving processor, and in standby mode, the device does not consume almost nothing. That is, in fact, one core of the processor works and at a very low frequency. They put on glory, in standby mode, the device works simply for excellent.

But in the usual modes of the miracle did not happen, there is not so much a processor, how much the brightness of the screen illumination and your settings. Given that the brightness in the screen has increased, then the consumption has become a little more, which levels all the settings of the chipset.

So, the video viewing time is standard 10 hours (without sound or in headphones). The declared time of the conversation is up to 16 hours, in standby mode - up to 920 hours (for the previous model - 740 hours). Music playback time - up to 130 hours.

In practice, the phone showed excellent results, it works at the level of Galaxy Note 3/4, depending on the load. You can calmly count on one day of work with active use or two days of work with moderate. If you do not use the phone, he will live and much longer.

Time of complete charging (2a charger) - about 3 hours to one hundred percent. Up to 90 percent is enough for 2 hours with a little. From my observations, the device is very sensitive to the quality of the network and its coverage, if you have data transmission and the network is not very high quality, then the discharge will go faster than on other phones. But if the network is good, the time of work, on the contrary, will grow. In any case, this device is different in time of work compared to its classmates (Galaxy S5, HTC One M8), wins them and compare only with Note 3.

In my opinion, this phone can be recommended to everyone who wants to live calmly until the evening without charging during the day, it is a huge plus model. From branded chips I want to note the opportunity to see how much the device will work in the selected mode, there is also a Stamina function that increases the time of operation, turning off the data transmission in the background, unloading applications from memory and so on. This is a chopstick, if you need to hold out until the outlet appears. In principle, the function works, although there are roughness in the implementation. Most people do not use her, especially since she will be needed in this apparatus.

There is an intelligent mode when charging, then you can change the settings of the profiles and the like.

Memory, memory cards

In the phone 3 GB of RAM (933 MHz, Dual Channel), which is unusual for models of this level, until recently, only Note 3 boasts, and in the same Galaxy S5, only 2 GB were installed in the same Galaxy S5. Just an increase in the volume of RAM does not solve anything to a smooth account, it all depends on how it works with the processor, what is the overall performance of the system. Below in the tests it will be clear that the memory increases did not give a breakthrough in performance. After starting free about 1 GB of RAM.

Built-in memory is 16 GB, of which are free for you 11.57 GB, it can be considered enough and typical of Android smartphones. You can connect any container memory cards (up to 128 GB), which is also not bad.

Hardware platform, performance

The model is built on chipset Qualcomm SNAPDRAGON 801 (MSM8974A), this is a quad-core processor with a frequency of up to 2.5 GHz on the kernel. This is another version of the processor, a little updated option than in Sony Z2, but there is no big difference. In synthetic tests, the performance of this solution is higher than that of the predecessor, as well as competitors, but the difference is very insignificant.

In real life, when working in the interface, the difference is almost imperceptible, it is if there is minimal. Someone says that Sony's faster, someone - that Galaxy S5, and someone exalts HTC One M8. As for me, they are all about comparable and you can only feel the difference in separate applications, and it will be measured by shares of a second.

In the resource-intensive applications (games, video recording 4k), the device is heated, due to the glass of the case, this is more noticeable than in the same HTC M8 or Galaxy S5, where heat is not so much felt on the surface of the housing. Sony has already answered this complaint and offered not to remove 4K video more than a few minutes, since then overheating can call spontaneous closing of applications, plus the camera will turn off automatically.

In contrast to Z2, the reduced processor frequency in most cases leads to the fact that the heating is almost impossible, the device is heated, but not as much as the predecessor. This can only be seen when the camera is working, in other modes and even in games it is not so noticeable.

Communication capabilities

The device has a NFC, which has already become a good tradition, Bluetooth version 4.0 with support for Ant +. The MicroUSB connector supports the MHL V3.0 standard, which allows you to display video to external sources. USB 2.0 version, supported USB Host. Support LTE CAT 4, load speed - up to 150 Mbps. Version Wi-Fi - A / B / N / AC.

Camera

Despite the fact that it says that it is 20.7-megapixel module, and the matrix is \u200b\u200b1 / 2.3 inches, the EXMOR RS module itself is recycled, plus the optical group has changed, it has been simplified and made wide-angle. It is clear that Sony was trying to achieve the quality of the pictures, as on previous devices, while cheating the matrix and simplify its production. There was no direct comparison with Z2 / Z1, but on subjective impressions, from the advantages - only a rather noisy shooting in the night mode (ISO 12800 against ISO 6400 in Z2 is achievable only in the automatic shooting mode, manually selection is not available).

There is a camera button on the hardware case, when it is pressed, the automatic shooting mode is always selected, in which the resolution is installed on 8 megapixels. If you want to get a picture in manual mode and maximum resolution, then you need to select the appropriate item in the menu. It is terribly uncomfortable, but exactly the same approach was in past models. Look at the difference in pictures when shooting in automatic and manual modes.

AUTO.	Manual

The camera interface has not undergone major changes, everything is quite simple and understandable.

See pictures from the camera, as well as a comparison of the pictures with Galaxy S5.

From new modes, it is worth noting the simultaneous shooting from the cameras of two devices ("Multicamera mode"), in it you can connect another machine to the phone and get pictures simultaneously from two cameras.

Also in previous models, there is an AR EFFECTS option, these are drawings that are in real time superimposed on the photo, you can create a background of flowers or something like that - for entertainment, an excellent option, however, the same can be done in any graphic editor .

Video TimeShift is a high frame rate and deceleration effects, someone can be interesting, especially when shooting sports competitions.

The defocus of the background is implemented quite controversial - the slider is adjusting the focus, then there is a blur, you can choose the geometry of this blur.

Art effects are a whole set of different effects, each of which can be applied to the photo. Also replaces graphics editorBut usually do not use effects, as they spoil the original picture, it is easier to edit it than to receive a changed photo.

Info-Eye - the opportunity to bring the camera to a well-known building or something like this and get a quick tip about what it is. Explicit borrowing from the Googgles program.

For those who want to upload photos and videos to the network, there is a signature service of PlayMemories, also familiar by cameras. You can install the download only by Wi-Fi, but I prefer to use DROPBOX for these purposes, it is more convenient.

The video can be written in FullHD, the quality of the shooting of the rollers is not bad, there are no complaints.

I can not argue that the camera in Z3 became noticeably worse than in Z2, they are a little different, but this is, in principle, normally for cameras and perception of images from them. In automatic mode, Z3 gives very good 8 megapixel pictures, which, as well as the predecessor, like many people are the quality above average among many devices close to the best cameras on the market. No comparison with the Chinese, just above the head, regardless of the fact that they use Sony Exmor with similar or close characteristics. For ordinary everyday use, this is a great camera, few people need to pull out pictures with mobile cameras To a certain quality standard. It is possible that it will seem heresy, but the current generation of flagships is very close in its characteristics, the convenience of shooting, the quality of the pictures in different conditions goes. On a sunny day, Z3 is different, the dark is noisy, but this is the expected result. In the dry residue, a good chamber, which is quite at the level of its price segment.

Multimedia Features - Sound, PS4 Games

If included with Z2, there was noise reduction headphones and a 5-pin connector, then in Z3 they need to be purchased separately. To fully experience the quality of music on this model, I tried the MDR-NC31EM headphones with noise reduction, as well as the usual Monster DNA.

Technically previous line models could support Hi-Res Audio and Sony DSEE HX technology, which is used in Walkman's players and knows how to "hold" MP3 compositions to high-quality sound, that is, trying to restore lost frequencies. It works not always unmistakably, but for those who listen to MR3 of incomprehensible quality, has not switched to lossless formats, it is a real opportunity to get a high-quality sound in your phone.

Unfortunately, on third-party headphones, the sound is disclosed not fully, even if you take a fairly expensive model from Sony - the feeling that they optimized the sound specifically under the 31st model, the phone sounds perfectly in them. Having tried different headphones, I can say that they sound from well to very well on this model, but the 31st always won due to noise cancellation, sound is coming cleaner.

Sony was standing at the origins of the music revolution in the phone market, it was then that the Walkman brand was returned to the market and made the sound quality important for millions of people. But if you pay attention, no one speaks about it the last few years. Cause? The sound of the phones has reached from large companies of their theoretical limit, and now either need to change DSP processors and go to another level, or be content with the expansion of the number of supported codecs. Sony went on the second path, adding an ideal bundle with headphones, and this is a winning strategy. It is a pity that now the headphones must be purchased separately, they are not included.

For example, comparing the sound of Z2 with Note 4, Galaxy S5 with third-party headphones, it is impossible to say about the advantage of Z2 - the sound is quite comparable. But with Sony's branded headphones, everything changes dramatically. Therefore, it is worth remembering when choosing Z3 as a player - it is worth buying native headphones, which, however, will arrange not all. And one more important point is to acquire headphones above class (200 dollars and more), you will not get a high-quality jump in the sound of Z3, it will play about the same.

The Walkman player has a large number of settings, well-known for all models from Sony.

Another chip, which, until recently, has not met in the phones from Sony, this is support for PS4 Remote Play. You can install a program on your phone, to connect to the Bluetooth to connect with the DualShock4 joystick and inserting the device into it, play the game on the PS4 game - such an additional screen. That is, the picture instead of your TV will be broadcast and on the phone - what is the meaning of this approach, it is strongly not clear to me, this is a very far-fetched function. Why? Yes, because the houses are nicer to play PS4 on the big screen, and why you need a small smartphone screen, it is unclear. Of course, there are very limited application scenarios when, perhaps it will be convenient. But these are so rare cases that you should not remember about them. Sony tried to create a chip, but it is not very good.

Software

The apparatus is android 4.4.4, full description Standard functions and shell Xperia UI can be found in a separate material.

From new and unusual chips I want to note the opportunity to make screenshots, that is, write video about all actions on the screen - this function was found on a number of phones of other manufacturers, but for the first time it appears here. Press the shutdown key and select "Record Screen" from the menu. You can also write a picture with frontal chamber, plus a voice is recorded.

Impression

Stereo speakers sound in this apparatus are noticeably louder and better than in Z2. In terms of sound quality, the device is not bad, he is vastly, during the conversation, it gives a speech well, it cuts off extra noises. Vibrating alert medium, you can skip it.

The Z3 model turned out to be interesting - the building was strongly reworked, the standard of protection against water was increased, strengthened the protection against drops (the device is still fragile, so this is relative). The camera was changed, but a strong or catastrophic worsening of the quality of the shooting did not happen. The screen has noticeably improved the brightness of the backlight, with the colors, the same problem, they are not very natural. And on the screen removed the mesh sensor, it is now not visible - someone could be annoyed in Z2. Well worked on the power saving mode and standby time.

In my opinion, Z3 wins in almost everything in Z2, but both devices are not popular in the market, in the section "Positioning" I led sales ratio with the same Galaxy S5. This system problem Sony, which concerns not only the quality of products in previous periods, blurring the base of buyers, but also the impossibility to highlight their strengths. These devices have Sony Style, they have their own characteristic and unlike others. But the irony lies in the fact that for traditional buyers of Sony smartphones they have already fed up, the question is in appearance. And therefore, many fall in love with the Z3 Compact, and the "simple" z3 does not pay attention.

For the price of 29,990 rubles and a very craft supply of delivery, this device is more expensive than Z2, five thousand rubles. Despite the obvious advantages, it is worth buying a Z2, especially since it can be found and cheaper, and if you take the Asian version, you will also get a desktop charging. The real difference is 6,700 rubles, as it is necessary to take into account the cost of the headset that is included in Z2.

You need to compare this device and you can with other flagships of the season, removing the same iPhone for brackets, it exists in another universe. Weekly imagine a person who can choose between Sony or iPhone (in fact, I know only one - Sergey Kuzmina, by the way, many Sony Mobile staff go with the iPhone, and not only in Russia). Comparison with Galaxy S5 you can see below.

Here everyone chooses her, I would consider Sony Z3 as an alternative not only S5, but also HTC One M8, these are products of one level. Another thing is that late yield at a half-year cycle makes the price of Z3 more expensive competitors - the same S5 costs 28,000 rubles. In my opinion, in this price segment, this difference is not so critical.

The review turned out to be detailed, with all the "trifles", which are important for this apparatus. The choice, as always, remains yours, our task was to tell about all pitfalls, show the minutes and advantages of this decision.

This model has a version for two SIM cards (one radio module), and the memory card support is preserved, perhaps someone will be interested in such a device.