Sony is just getting started in the United States. Its first carrier partnership came with T-Mobile and its Xperia Z3 recently arrived at the Uncarrier, but it also made its way to Verizon.
Sony is just getting started in the United States. Its first carrier partnership came with T-Mobile and its Xperia Z3 recently arrived at the Uncarrier, but it also made its way to Verizon.
The Xperia Z3v is an excellent smartphone , but Sony had to ditch an already-refreshed design to deliver a unique device on Verizon. The resulting phone looks more like the older Z2, while adding features like Qi wireless charging and unfortunate bloatware to curry favor with Verizon.
Slim, refined design; Dust- and water-proof; Excellent camera; Long battery life; PS4 game streaming
Wi-Fi could be faster; Sony and T-Mobile bloat
Existing customers might take offense that Sony rapidly updates their products: They might just have bought the Xperia Z2 and the new model is already available, which is even better in several respects.
nice materials; stylish design with rounded corners; dust and water protected; great cameras; very good connectivity; very bright display; very clear voice quality; numerous accessories are available; Remote Play with PlayStation 4; very good battery life; very powerful; great software equipped with...
back side is a bit slippery; prone to fingerprints; bluish display; battery is not replaceable; low internal memory; GPS is partly inaccurate; speakers are only good average; shorter battery life under load than predecessor; Sony should improve the speakers and the accuracy of the GPS
Sony has an Android problem. For years now the consumer electronics giant has been making some truly head-turning hardware loaded with Google's mobile OS. When it comes to actually using the hardware, though, things almost always go south.
Great looking hardware; Snappy processor and plenty of RAM make the Z3 a speed demon; Shoots 4K video; Waterproof up to 5 feet
Glass back makes it a fingerprint magnet-and a slippery one at that; I dropped and shattered mine; Finicky camera produces inconsistent photos; Stability issues aplenty; Mystifying software choices, including pointless redesigns of great stock Android apps
Sony has a rough time selling phones in the US. While it has managed to become one of the few Android makers to turn a profit on the backs of its global sales, Sony's presence in the US has been crippled by delayed launches and carrier exclusives.
Fast performance; Great battery life; Good camera
Clumsy; dated design; Lots of bloatware
Sony's Xperia line of smartphones has gained popularity for its simple, yet striking, aluminum-and-glass construction. Just slightly thicker than the industry-leading iPhone 6, the new Xperia Z3 is a phablet with one chief selling point: water resistance.
Water resistance; dust resistance; a solid processor and a dedicated; dual-stage camera button make the Xperia Z3 a powerful entry in the smartphone market
Its 1080p screen can feel somewhat dim next to flagship competitors
For a phone that, initially at least, looks a lot like the one it's meant to replace the Z3 has a few tricks up its sleeve. Best of all is the standout battery life. Android photographers will love the camera too. It's easy to recommend the Z3, unless you're upgrading from the Z2, of course.
Fantastic battery life; High-quality finish; Great camera
Software feels a little dated
We'll say this: if you currently own a Z2, you might want to wait for the Z4, which should land early next year. If you are looking to upgrade your current Android phone, or you want to switch platforms - while not coming from the Xperia Z2 - the Xperia Z3 should definitely be on your top 3 list.
+ beautifully built; If you live in the US; as of October 9; when Sony officially unveiled its Xperia Z3 plans for the States; you can grab the Xperia Z3; under the Z3v name; on Verizon; starting October 23; for $200 on contract.
If you live in the US; as of October 9; when Sony officially unveiled its Xperia Z3 plans for the States; you can grab the Xperia Z3; under the Z3v name; on Verizon; starting October 23; for $200 on contract.
The Xperia Z3 maintains Sony's pedigree of great smartphones and while it does not come with any major changes when compared to the Z2, it is still a worthy flagship smartphone.
Great battery life; Waterproof and dust proof certified; Excellent camera with 4K recording
Glossy design makes it slippery; Not a huge update from its predecessor
Very good phone. Now with root available without unlocking bootloader... Even better! Feels amazing. Sleek. Stands out. Quick. Great camera. Battery life is insanely good!
Amazing phone; Great battery; And waterproof is a sweet add on
Flashlight slightly weak compared to past phones; No fingerprint scanner
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