Launch report · Sony
Xperia Z3: A 2014 fan-favourite — slim, waterproof, with great battery life.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2014·$630·Score 38/100
The Xperia Z3 paired waterproofing and great battery life with Sony’s slim OmniBalance design. A legacy device, fondly remembered.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.2" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 801
Memory
3 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
20.7 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,100 mAh
Weight
152 g
What stands out
- IP68 waterproofing and a slim, premium build.
- Strong battery life — a Z3 highlight.
- Front-firing stereo speakers.
- 20.7 MP Exmor RS camera.
What to watch
- Weak 2.2 MP selfie camera.
- microUSB; 16 GB base storage.
- Software ended at Android 6.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100