Sony Xperia Z3 – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Sony Xperia Z3
Brand: Sony
Rating: 3.13 (8 reviews)

Added: 09.15.14 | Updated: 06.14.21

Model: Xperia Z3
Brand: Sony
Rating: 3.13 out of 5 (8 votes)
Price: 180 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2014
Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 152 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Built-in memory: 16/32 GB
Screen: IPS LCD 5.2 inches
Battery: 3100 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 20.7MP
Front camera: Single, 2.2MP

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Common

Brand and model	Sony Xperia Z3
Launch date	2014, September

Price

First price	180 EUR

Design

Height	5.75 in (146 mm)
Width	2.83 in ( 72 mm)
Depth	0.29 in ( 7.3 mm)
Weight	5.36 oz (152 grams)
Build materials	Front/back glass & aluminum frame
Water resistant	IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Colors	Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Size	5.2 in
Screen Area	74.5 cm²
Resolution	1080 x 1920 px
Points per inch	424 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	70.9%
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Additional Features	-Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU	- Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU	- Adreno 330

Memory

Internal Memory	16/32 GB, 3 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3'', 1.12µm, AF
Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D6603, D6643, D6653, D6616 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6603, D6643, D6616 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - D6653 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800) - D6603 LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800) - D6643 LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 40(2300) - D6653 LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 12(700) - D6616
SIM Card	Nano-SIM
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.62 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
SAR	0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, aptX
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host; magnetic connector

Battery

Capacity	3100 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 890 h (2G) / Up to 740 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) Audio playback - Up to 130 h
Charging	-Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) only Japanese versions -

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	FM radio, RDS
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -stereo speakers

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Other specifications

Others	-ANT+

Sony Xperia Z3 AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Sony Xperia Z3 scores 47950 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	47950 (Position 739 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
733. Motorola DROID Turbo	48380
734. Blackview BV6100	48338
735. Blackview BV5900	48334
736. HTC One S9	48256
737. BLU Vivo 6	48232
738. Meizu metal	48172
739. Sony Xperia Z3	47950
740. Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A	47890
741. Motorola Moto G6 Play	47852
742. alcatel Flash Plus 2	47456
743. TECNO Camon X	47325
744. Philips W9588	47320
745. ZTE Blade V7 Max	47302

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	146 (Position 1628 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	493 (Position 1667 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	993 (Position 320 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	2538 (Position 503 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	2216
GeekBench 4 Battery	1282

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1622. Motorola Moto Z Play	148
1623. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge	148
1624. vivo Y02A	147
1625. Allcall S10 Pro	147
1626. ZTE Blade A51	147
1627. OnePlus X	147
1628. Sony Xperia Z3	146
1629. Nokia C31	145
1630. UMi Plus	145
1631. Motorola Moto G5 Plus	145
1632. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)	145
1633. Xiaomi MI-3	145
1634. Wiko T10	144

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1661. Xiaomi Poco C51	500
1662. Xiaomi Redmi 9A	498
1663. LG K41S	497
1664. Huawei P8lite ALE-L04	497
1665. Samsung Galaxy A10	496
1666. Motorola Moto M	494
1667. Sony Xperia Z3	493
1668. Zopo Flash G5 Plus	491
1669. Cat S42	490
1670. Infinix Smart 6	485
1671. UMIDIGI A11	484
1672. Samsung Galaxy M11	484
1673. UMIDIGI A9	483

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
314. Oppo Find 7a	1009
315. Motorola Nexus 6	1008
316. Motorola DROID Turbo	1007
317. OnePlus One	1003
318. Motorola Moto Maxx	1000
319. HTC Butterfly 2	999
320. Sony Xperia Z3	993
321. LG G2	991
322. Sony Xperia Z3+ dual	987
323. Sony Xperia Z3 Dual	984
324. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact	978
325. Samsung Galaxy S5 LTE-A	976
326. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact	975

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
497. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact	2561
498. Vodafone Smart ultra 7	2560
499. LG Stylus 3	2557
500. BLU Energy XL	2555
501. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact	2541
502. BLU Life One X	2539
503. Sony Xperia Z3	2538
504. Oppo F1s	2533
505. Philips S616	2532
506. Samsung Galaxy S5 Active	2519
507. ZTE Blade Z Max	2516
508. Motorola Moto M	2515
509. Infinix S2 Pro	2514

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Sony. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Description of the Sony Xperia Z3 Specs

The Sony Xperia Z3 is a versatile mobile device that combines powerful performance with durability. Introduced in September 2014, this smartphone operates on GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks. It supports a wide range of frequency bands, making it compatible with various carriers for 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE services. The phone's internet connectivity capabilities include HSPA with speeds of 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps, with EDGE up to 296 kbps and GPRS up to 107 kbps.

At the core of the Xperia Z3, you'll find a Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) chipset, powered by a quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 CPU, and accompanied by an Adreno 330 GPU. This device boasts Antutu benchmark scores of approximately 47950. The operating system initially launched with Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) and is upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

Storage needs are met with either 16 or 32 GB of internal memory supplemented by 3 GB of RAM. Users can further expand storage with a microSD card of up to 256 GB in the dedicated slot. Sized at 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm and weighing 152 grams, this phone is built with a front/back glass and aluminum frame and comes in a variety of colors, including Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, and Purple.

Advanced features of the Xperia Z3 include a main camera with 20.7 MP resolution and several integrated technologies such as LED flash, HDR, and panorama, capable of high-quality video recording at various resolutions, including 2160p@30fps. For selfies, there is a 2.2 MP front camera that also records video at 1080p@30fps. Other notable features include IP68 dust/waterproof rating, FM radio with RDS, stereo speakers, and a suite of sensors—Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and barometer.

Connectivity options on the device are comprehensive with Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, aptX), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, and hotspot. The Xperia Z3 also includes NFC, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and a range of USB capabilities: microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host, and a magnetic connector.

Finally, the Xperia Z3's price point at launch is set at 180 EUR. It is SAR compliant with ratings of 0.80 W/kg (head) and 1.44 W/kg (body), and for the EU, 0.62 W/kg (head) and 0.65 W/kg (body).

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Sony Xperia Z3 Release Date

The Sony Xperia Z3 was officially announced and released on September, 2014. It is available in Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple.

Sony Xperia Z3 Price

The Sony Xperia Z3 starts at 180 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
16/32 GB	180 EUR
3 GB RAM	180 EUR

A 6GB version of the Sony Xperia Z3 is not officially available — 3GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia Z3 cost?

The price of the Sony Xperia Z3 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 180 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Xperia Z3 come out?

The Sony Xperia Z3 was released on September, 2014.

What is the size and weight of Sony Xperia Z3 ?

The Sony Xperia Z3 has dimensions of Height: 146 mm Width: 72 mm Thickness: 7.3 mm and weighs approximately 152 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Xperia Z3?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.2 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1080 x 1920 px at a pixel density of 424 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Xperia Z3 have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) with processor Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400. Sony Xperia Z3 is available with internal memory of 16/32 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Sony Xperia Z3?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3'', 1.12µm, AF and features like LED flash, HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Sony Xperia Z3?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 2.2 MP, f/2.8 and features like

What colors does the Sony Xperia Z3 come in?

The Sony Xperia Z3 is available in the following colors: Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Sony Xperia Z3?

The Sony Xperia Z3 scores 47950 points in AnTuTu 7.