Sony Xperia Z3 + is different from last year’s flagship smartphone more powerful hardware platform Snapdragon 810. successor Snapdragon chipset at 801 Xperia Z3. At the same time, the Japanese manufacturer decided to leave intact the amount of memory in the smartphone 3GB of RAM. But the minimum amount of its built-in memory is now not 16 GB and 32 GB. Let’s look at the other features of the phone.

Features of Sony Xperia Z3 +

Sony Xperia Z3 + received the same 5.2-inch capacitive touch display with a resolution TRILUMINOUS 1920×1080 pixels. The phone can offer users a basic 20.7-megapixel camera with sensor Sony Exmor, 25-mm wide-angle lens, and aperture f2.0. And on the front panel is now located a 5-megapixel camera with the 25mm wide-angle lens.

Novelty in housing with dimensions of 146 x 72 x 6,9 mm. But the side effects of this weight loss has become weaker battery capacity of 2930 mAh instead of 3100 mAh at Xperia Z3. Although, according to the manufacturer, this is not reflected in the battery life of the smartphone. And the phone still can hold up to 2 days without recharging. This is due to the use of more energy-efficient chipset Snapdragon 810. And, of course, the body Sony Xperia Z3 + is protected against dust and water according to the standard IP65 / IP68.

This smartphone is not so irritated many plug microUSB-port. Sony has made some changes in the design of Sony Xperia Z3 +. In particular, its front speakers have been moved to the edges of the front panel smartphone. And it is called a return to design Sony Xperia Z2.

Conclusion of Sony Xperia Z3 +

The Japanese manufacturer has not yet voiced the price of its international flagship. And the official sales will start next month. At the same time, Sony Xperia Z3 + will be available in versions with either one or two slots for SIM-cards.

Source: AndroidAuthority

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Today, people are divided into two categories: those hungry for devices with large screens, the second, remembering the commandments of Steve Jobs about the ideal diagonal smartphone, require manufacturers of small but powerful phone. At IFA 2014, Sony has satisfied the needs of all. The Japanese showed not only the new flagship Z3, but its smaller version of Z3 Compact, which differs from the “big brother” only dimensions (well, and even some small moments). If the review of the first you may have to watch / read on our website, with the second we meet now. Sit back!

To start propose to deal with the main differences between Z3 and Z3 Compact. They are not so much. It is clear that our today’s hero is a little thrown off in size (64.9 x 127 x 8.6 mm to 72 x 146 x 7.3 mm) and weight (129 grams versus 152 grams). Z3 Compact is a little thicker, but it is logical. The battery installed in Z3 3,100 mAh, and Z3 Compact – 2600 mAh. RAM in the first case 3 GB available in the second to less than 1 GB – 2 GB. Because of the smaller diagonal Z3 Compact (4,6 inches versus 5.2 inches) fell and Resolution: Full HD with up to conventional HD. That’s all. The rest of the devices are identical, that can not but rejoice.

Appearance – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Outwardly Sony Xperia Z3 is similar to previous models, so confused device with the decisions of other companies will be difficult. But it’s for the better. I personally design solutions Japanese past few years like. For example, in our case, the smartphone has a very slim side frames (top and bottom, they are also quite small), so the 4.6-inch screen could be put into the body, which in size is much smaller than that of the competitors with the same diagonal display.

Above the screen there was a place for logo Sony, two sensors (light and proximity), front-facing camera and speaker. Moreover, the latter has a twin brother, who is already located below the display. You understand that the stereo in any device – it is always nice. By the way, about the sound. He is a very high quality and clean, but at maximum volume (This is particularly evident in games) starts right smartphone vibrate in his hands.

Exactly in the center of the right edge of the engineers placed the key power management, which is made in the best traditions of Sony – is round and silver. On versions in black (there is still red, light green and white) it looks very impressive. Below you can find volume rocker. She has two characteristics: it is small (in my Lumia 1520 lock button is the same size) and is too close to the above-mentioned key power management, so the first few days to avoid accidental presses do not. But then you get used. Two-position camera button is also present.

Left all hidden behind covers. Only dvuhpinovy connector for connection to a docking station in a prominent place. Under the top “zakryvashkoy” can be found microUSB connector and a memory card slot, and a bottom – tray for SIM-cards format Nano. Frankly, open the cover each time to charge your smartphone or transfer any data to your PC is not always convenient. Although security (standard IP 65/68) superfluous never happens. But HTC, as we all know, do not believe that plugs – a required parameter. Desire Eye, who is not afraid of water (IPX7), – a good example.

On the bottom of the microphone can be found in addition to more and place a strap, and on top – audio and another microphone. The rear panel, as the front is covered with protected glass. There you can find the logo Sony, the inscription «Xperia», icon «N», which indicates the location of the NFC-chip and, of course, the main eye of the camera and flash. The Japanese are very proud of their camera, so as to unobtrusively placed next to a note “20.7 MP”.

In general, for the appearance, the build quality and materials of the device body can safely put a solid top five. No creaks or backlash. The only time – fingerprints. They can be seen very well. Although this problem in just a few seconds solves ordinary cloth. In the hands of Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is excellent. However, forced to admit that after my 6-inch Lumia 1520 was difficult to get used to.

Display

With diagonal display and a resolution we are sorted out at the very beginning of the review – 4.6-inch 1,280 x 720 pixels. Sense in Full HD here was not any, and the company did very well without becoming chase dry figures. HD is sufficient for such dimensions as to not see the individual pixels on the screen – 319 PPI. Management gloves provided, and supports up to 10 simultaneous touches.

With viewing angles, the maximum and minimum brightness, font readability everything is fine. The only thing to understand – the small screen (although a few years ago, a 4.6-inch smartphone seemed huge) is a small keyboard. Typing often push the wrong button. It would seem that this is also a matter of habit, but for me the test and failed prilovchilis.

Camera

The main camera has received 20.7 MP, and the front – 2.2 MP. In terms of software is pretty not bad (although, as we recall, was not always so, the company has made a significant step only in their most recent devices). There are many modes. It’s funny just what the maximum quality (ie, 20 MP) can only be selected manually, but in other uses 8 MP. Although let’s face it, for most everyday tasks that is enough. You can also shoot video in 4K and live broadcasts on YouTube. Bloggers, rejoice! More details about the possibilities of the camera told Julia in his review of the Xperia Z3.

But as they say, better to see once than seven times to read (well, or something like that).

Image quality I was very pleased. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – the case where a 20-megapixel (or even 8-megapixel) quality is not ashamed. Very often, what kind and many megapixels, and the pictures are such that even in Instagram with one subscriber to download hand is not raised. But in this case is not so. The camera is good. I would even say that it is very good.

Features & Software

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – a true flagship! Here you and Snapdragon 801 (4 core Krait 400, 2.5 GHz), 2 GB of RAM (we have seen that in the Z3 has 3 GB of RAM), and graphics accelerator Adreno 330. With games and other demanding tasks smartphone copes perfectly well. This is to be expected, because this “iron” paired with a very high resolution is not capable of much. Asphalt 6 runs with maximum graphics and Dead Trigger 2, despite the average parameters, even in dynamic scenes (where everything explodes, and you run hundreds of zombies) does not slow. In various tests also showed himself smartphone with the best hand: 45,000 in AnTuTu, 20 thousand in the Quadrant and 19,000 in 3DMark. For all the testing device I have not noticed any flaws even in normal flipping desktops (although rather, the point is properly optimized proprietary shell). The operating system it uses Android (oh, what a surprise!) Version 4.4.4.

With regard to internal memory, then it is 16 GB. It also supports microSD card capacity up to 128GB. But autonomy – generally a separate conversation. Smartphone Sony – clearly one of the best on this indicator. The thing is that the manufacturer has installed in such a compact body battery capacity of 2600 mAh. For example, the same battery is installed in the HTC One (M8), but already there is a screen Full HD. If we talk about the time “life” Xperia Z3 Compact, a half or even two days stretch device. This is when normal use (social networks, e-mail, a little YouTube, calls, reader). If you squeeze all the juice out of the phone (play continuously games, watch movies and all that), the charge will last hours on 10. In the settings there is also a mode STAMINA, which will make the Z3 Compact immortal. For example, if 32 percent of the program promises to 7 hours of battery operation, and activation energy saving, this figure increases to some incredible performance – 1 day, 16 hours!

In summary – Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Positioning the phone is fully explains its name. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact – it’s not a mini-version of the Xperia Z3 with simplified features, but just its compact version. Before us is a true flagship in a small package. Controversial issues it has very little. You can only find fault with the keys on the right side (too close they are) and price. If the amount of $ 490 sounds more acceptable, that’s 13 thousand hryvnia or 32 thousand rubles – this is a bit too much (but the company is unlikely to do something to help buyers). The rest of the smartphone I liked: quality camera, good screen, beautiful appearance, powerful “filling” and long life on a single charge. If you want to get the last few years about the flagship device with a small screen, the Xperia Z3 Compact may be almost the only viable option.

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Back in September 2014 Sony analysts said that in 2014 the company’s losses amount to more than US $ 2 billion. The reason for this became flaws unit smartphones. Head of Mobile Sony directions Hiroki photocurrent told investors that next year the situation will change. According to him, “smartphone” direction of the company’s business will be profitable even if the decrease in sales for twenty or thirty percent. Why is it smart famous companies who constantly praise, do not bring success to their creators? After all, it is worthy Soup bear comparison even with the iPhone.

On the pages of GigaOm Keefe Lesuing considered the company’s actions, which will enable her to find a way out of the “telephone impasse” and stop losing billions.

The first step is to reduce the number of phone models and markets in which they are sold. In November 2014 and Samsung announced similar plans. Most likely, Sony will retain its satisfying the most demanding requirements of high-margin smartphones, a notable example of which is the Xperia Z3 . Meanwhile, the strongest sales growth is expected as every segment of inexpensive smartphones.

Sony main problem is that it is not too smart phones are widely sold in the United States and China. In the United States Sony Xperia Z3 invited telecom operators T-Mobile and Verizon. It is noted that Sony plans to decrease its presence in the Chinese market.

Sony Mobile line of business is relatively successful in Europe (34%), Southeast Asia (27%) and Japan (23%). Figures in brackets figures reflect how many percent are Soup Company’s total sales of smartphones. But the presence of Sony on the world’s largest smartphone market, namely China and the United States is limited. In these markets performed only 3% of the sales of the company’s mobile division.

At the same time Sony is not going to stop the production of smartphones. Simple Mobile line of business the company did not manage to become a factor in its growth, as might have been hoped at first. Sony believes that it should continue to “keep a hand” on smartphones, as this technology is fundamental and important for these rapidly growing areas, as is the “Internet of Things”. This concept is, in short, suggests that networks will be connected not only computers, but also alarms, air conditioning, sprinkler system and much more.

In this case, Sony will shift the main application of its efforts to mobile lines of business in favor of his videogame division, which specializes in the most popular game console PlayStation 4. In addition, the focus will be devices division, which produces the highest quality camera sensors for a variety of smartphones, including and Apple iPhone.

Sony smartphones have failed to become widespread, despite the fact that they are examples of the build quality . And some of them continue to work even after bathing in Coca-Cola , falling from a height, and even moving car .

How do you think that is the reason for the lack of popularity of smartphones Sony? Is it just their low popularity in the United States and China? What’s so important not enough wonderful smartphones so well-known company to take its rightful place in the market?

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In general, all lovers of mobile mobile technologies are divided into two types. The first are the people who see your device without a case only at the time of unpacking. Immediately after that, the device acquires protective apparel and film, in which the need for, by the way, believes not all. Accordingly, the second type is represented by people who are not worried about the appearance of the gadget. Prove an advantage in this dispute can be infinite, but enjoy the effects of the lack of cover in the fall, you can right now. Today, we’ll do it on the example of Sony Xperia Z3 , which in addition moved the car.

Get the attention of fans of high technology can be different. Someone is trying to be like already held, others pore over the unique concept of presentation of information, while others are simply buying a brand new gadget, bring it to the idle state for a few minutes and write this whole process on camera. Last call, said method somehow inferior cannot: these are the videos often gain the most views. Today’s event was no exception. Our colleagues from Digiato decided to ensure security of housing Xperia Z3 in practice.

The experiment is incredibly simple. It was originally planned to make an ordinary broom test smartphone, gradually increasing the height of the throw. What is really there to hide: the first four fall newest flagship of the Japanese company Sony Xperia Z3 survived with flying colors. Its display remains complete and scratches perpetuate only on the faces of the housing.

However, the fifth attempt to introduce a smartphone with asphalt using gravity crowned fiasco. Its huge 5.2-inch display not only shattered, but no longer responds to the touch of your fingers. Nevertheless camera Xperia Z3 keep working and continue to create decent shots.

Perhaps it did not like the author clip that finally decided to move smartphone car. Gadget survived the test of the two wheels in a row. However, and this did not prevent him. Smartphone continued to work.

It seems to destroy the Xperia Z3 can only be through more radical methods.

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We have a lot of time discussing the pros and cons range of new products from the company Sony, which includes the device Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet and Z3 Tablet Compact. However, despite the recent release of devices in the network have already started to appear the rumors about their new versions Sony Xperia Z4, which presumably can be expected early next year. But let’s go in order.

Let’s start with the flagship device Sony Xperia Z4. According to some, a smartphone should be supported wireless Qi, and also lose the connector under the card. It is also worth noting that the company Sony plans to abandon the plugs on the device connector; however Moisture will still implemented on standard IP68.

All that we know about the devices Sony Xperia Z4

From the characteristics of the gadget is worth noting the presence of a 64-bit processor Snapdragon 810, 4GB of RAM and 32 GB of permanent storage.

Enlarged version of the flagship smartphone should become Xperia Z4 Ultra, which will get a 6.4-inch screen with a resolution of QHD.

Younger flagship Sony Xperia Z4 Compact should get a screen with a diagonal of 4.6 inches, like Z3 Compact, but its resolution is to grow up to 1920 by 1080 pixels, the resource phonearena. Thus, the smartphone will increase pixel density, and hence clarity.

Besides smartphones, the network has information about the next version of the tablet from Sony . Xperia Tablet Z4 gets a 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 by 1440, although there are rumors that the Japanese company is working on a 10-inch matrix with a resolution of 3840 to 2160 points. The insides of the tablet will be similar to Sony Xperia Z4 and will consist of 810 Snapdragon processor and 4 GB of RAM.

All this is only preliminary information Sony Xperia Z4, and how it is authentic, we learn only in the following year.

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Modern smartphones have learned to shoot high-quality video, but one thing – quality picture, but quite another – this audio online recorder. Manufacturers do not always give this parameter the proper amount of attention. Let’s look at what manufacturers have equipped their smartphones opportunity quality sound online recorder.

Online recorder on the Nokia Lumia 930

As strange as it may sound, however, according to the resource phonearena, smartphones, Nokia show the best results in quality sound online recorder. These smart phones like Lumia 930 and Lumia 830, can not only record stereo sound, but they are also used during recording technology HAAC, which allows you to record the sound power of 140 dB without distortion quality. These parameters allow you to produce a video of the concert and still get high-quality audio track.

In addition, the sound is encoded with four microphones technology Dolby Surround with a bitrate of 250 kbps. At the moment, Nokia’s smartphones can actually boast a high quality audio online recorder when shooting movies.

Online recorder on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4

In the newly introduced smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note 4 also paid much attention to the sound online recorder. It equips fablet three microphones that not only can record an audio track with a bit rate of 250 kbps, but also to actively fight against foreign noises. Such rates make Galaxy Note 4 the best smartphone for shooting video on the operating system Android.

Online recorder on the HTC One M8

Next on our list is a smartphone from the Taiwanese company HTC. Manufacturer equipped One M8 recording capability with stereo sound 190 kbps bit rate and sampling frequency of 48 kHz. In addition, One M8 has quality front speakers that allow you to enjoy the quality of the captured video.

Online recorder on the Sony Xperia Z3

Rounding out our current rating news from the company Sony. Smartphones Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact record audio with a bitrate of 160 kpbs and 48 kHz. In addition, smart phones can take pictures underwater video, which certainly is their major advantage. As One M8, smart phones are equipped with Sony proprietary technology play an audio stream that will surprise fans of high-quality sound.

And how important to you high-quality audio online recorder in a smartphone?

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Videobloggers fantasy knows no bounds, and evidence that there is a great variety. In addition to the ordinary tests involving water hammer and the force of gravity, the strength of high-tech devices and subjected to a severe test. For example, by execution of a large-caliber rifle. However, today’s test is much more refined. What happens if a brand new flagship of the Japanese company Sony Xperia Z3 to bathe in the coca-cola, dried, and then spread nutella and wash? Let’s see.

First of all, we should say a few words about the subject. Xperia Z3 – once the flagship of Sony. His release took place six months after the presentation of the previous generation – Xperia Z2, which is why many analysts questioned the need to launch new products. Strong reason to think also served only slightly changed characteristics of the smartphone: 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a quad-core Snapdragon processor 801, 20.7-megapixel camera and 3 GB of RAM.

In addition, the smartphone has traditionally received the dust and water resistance standard IP68. That’s it, and decided to check out one of the users of video hosting YouTube, which was able to identify with the help of our colleagues from phonearena.

Luckily for us, the audience, the test turned out extremely unusual. As already mentioned above, the stability of the body of the smartphone has been tested Coke and chocolate spread Nutella. To begin with a look at the test for resistance to liquid.

Despite the fact that the world’s most famous soda has exclusive destructive powers, Japanese device passed the test with flying colors. After the elimination of residual liquid smartphone demonstrated its efficiency. And what about the chocolate spread?

Not the most common sight, is not it? Make a sandwich, the main ingredient of which is its own smartphone, had not for everyone. Whatever it was, to engage in such a souped owners of this model can be – Xperia Z3 it does not hurt. Of course, do not forget about the plugs that need to be closed.

Did you test this idea, dear readers? Have to check the protection of your device under abnormal conditions? Share your answers in the comments.

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About a month ago, fans have seen high-tech new product from the Japanese manufacturer Sony – Xperia Z3. The smartphone has turned out quite controversial: see drastic improvements over the previous flagship experts failed. However, this does not prevent the company’s marketers keep on reminding people that the Xperia Z3 – the best of what is on the market. Today we talk about an advertising campaign that touches the subject of cameras smartphone competitors. It was she who raised the doubts of many analysts. What went wrong? Let’s find out.

Obviously, in this context the most confidence cause Tests party companies. Such as, for example, DxOLabs, with the latest work which we learned some time ago. By the way, its results showed that the Xperia Z3 – really decent camera phone, the quality of pictures and videos which outstripped its nearest competitors under the operating system Android. Naturally, it was not without flaws, but the fact remains that the current Xperia Z3 is the best companion of the photographer of all available devices on the green robot.

Why not use the test result is an authoritative command, is not it? But Sony has decided to go less logical way, using your own data. It is noteworthy that the latter were obtained by survey 201 people in the UK.

Each of them had to choose the best photos of the five proposed blind not knowing what smartphones models were captured pictures. As a result, 59 percent voted for the Xperia Z3. According to our colleagues from phonearena, its competitors were 5 Nexus, LG G3, S5 Galaxy and HTC One M8. As a result, the company said that Z3 can boast the best image quality of all the champions.

The same was done with the videos. Here the result is more obvious, because to shoot 4K video of the above models are able to only two smartphone – LG G3 and Galaxy S5. Whether it was a fair comparison? Perhaps not quite.

In general, question the outstanding capabilities of the camera Xperia Z3 nobody was going. Whatever it was, to make such strong statements, based on a survey of two hundred of average users, strangely enough, is not it? Share your opinion in the comments under this article.

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Not so long ago we wrote about the fact that the company Sony has added several improvements to the screen of the new smartphone Sony Xperia Z3, which were designed to improve the battery life of the device without compromising image quality. Well, the picture quality is really good, but what about autonomy? Thanks to colleagues from the resource phonearena we can say that the Japanese company and in this criterion has been achieved excellent performance.

It is reported that in a trial comparing the battery life Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact c other devices in its class. Experts have developed their own script, which produced the same criteria assessment autonomy gadgets.

As a result, the smartphone Sony Xperia Z3 able to work 9:00 29 minutes, which was a record figure of competitors. It is worth noting that he has even overtaken some smart phones, battery capacity that exceeds the capacity of one-third of its battery.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact also did not disappoint specialists. With its 2,600 mAh battery, he was able to work 14 hours 44 minutes, which is an excellent indicator for a portable device. In this segment, devices such indicators can boast some smartphones from Lenovo, which have a 4000 mAh battery. However, I think everyone will agree that we should not even compare the performance of new products from Sony and devices from Lenovo.

Based on the test results, we can say with certainty that the Japanese company has taken the right path and did not chase the 2K-screens and other “chips”, which consume a lot of energy. In turn, experts Sony focused on the autonomy of the device, which, in my opinion, at the moment is more important than a huge number of pixels on the screen.

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Smartphone Sony Xperia Z3, as we know, has a top characteristics, which include the powerful processor, excellent build quality and protection from dust and moisture. However, another equally important component of the device is often bypassed. Such a component is a smartphone screen, so let’s examine in more detail what features added display company Sony.

At first glance, the 5.2-inch Full HD IPS-screen looks are not so impressive, however, it turns out, this is not true. As stated by the company Sony, 2K resolution in some modern smartphones excessively, and for high-quality image display enough resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels.

In turn, the Japanese company has focused on improvement of other characteristics of the display, such as brightness, contrast and saturation. In addition, Sony have focused on reducing power consumption of the screen.

So how do the experts managed to create a perfect screen, which seems to have the usual characteristics? Our colleagues from the resource androidauthority, referring to the blog Sony Mobile, told how in just three steps the Japanese have such indicators.

• The new “local adaptive contrast.” The algorithm has been added to Xperia Z3, and may analyze each pixel of the screen and adjust the contrast individually for each of them. This allows you to increase the dynamic range without increasing the brightness of the backlight.
• Also, experts from Sony slightly changed phosphor material, which made color display cooler. It is reported that these colors visually look brighter.
• The use of more energy-efficient LEDs. Unfortunately, at this point, Sony will not disclose details.

There are many advantages for bright screens. Says the Japanese company, the person receives more impressions and memories when experiencing the event in vivid color. And that’s not to mention the fact that the screens are bright and juicy just much more pleasant to the human eye.

A screen of the device Sony Xperia Z3 arranges it for you? In the meantime, do you think, can read what else can a series of Xperia devices.

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