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Sony Xperia Z3 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

The Sony Xperia Z3 is a 2014 model featuring a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display, 20.7MP camera, and a 3100 mAh battery. Read more about the features of the Xperia Z3 to see if it's right for you.

Added on 09.15.14 | Last update 06.14.21

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Table of contents

General specs
Display
Camera
Performance
Connectivity
Audio
Other features

Key Features

Release Date: 2014, September
Price: 180 EUR
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Memory: 16/32 GB, 3 GB RAM
Display: IPS LCD 5.2 inches, 1080 x 1920
Main Camera: Single, 20.7MP
Selfie Camera: Single, 2.2MP
OS: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
Weight: 152 g
Battery: 3100 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion

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Discover the complete range of Sony Xperia Z3 specifications in the detailed specs table below.

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Sony Xperia Z3 specs

General specs

Brand and model	Sony Xperia Z3
Release date	2014, September
Dimensions	146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight	152 g (5.36 oz)
Body build	Front/back glass & aluminum frame
Colors	Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Battery	3100 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 890 h (2G) / Up to 740 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G) Music play - Up to 130 h
Approximate price	180 EUR

Screen

Technology	IPS LCD
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5.2" inc
Screen area	74.5 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.9%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	424 PPI
Screen protection	Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Other	- Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine

Camera and Video

Rear camera, main	20.7 MP, Single
Camera specs
-20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3'', 1.12µm, AF
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Front (selfie) camera	2.2 MP, Single
Specifications	2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance

Operating system OS	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Other models with the same chipset include: Lenovo Zuk Z1, ZTE Grand S3, Xiaomi Mi Note, Xiaomi Mi 4 LTE, Sony Xperia Z3v, Sony Xperia Z3, Sony Xperia Z3 Dual, Motorola Moto X (2nd gen), Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, ZTE Nubia Z7 Max
Processor CPU
- Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 330
External memory	microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16/32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Communication and Connectivity

SIM card	Nano-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Up to 107 kbps
Edge	Up to 296 kbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host; magnetic connector
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, aptX
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.80 W/kg (head) 1.44 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.62 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Radio	FM radio, RDS
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

- Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer - ANT+ - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) only Japanese versions - - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Benchmark

Antutu
Antutu 7 Score	47950 (Position 739 out of 2128)
Geekbench
GeekBench 5 Single Core	146 (Position 1629 out of 1885)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	493 (Position 1668 out of 1874)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	993 (Position 319 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	2538 (Position 502 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	2216
GeekBench 4 Battery	1282

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia Z3 cost?

The base approximate price of the Sony Xperia Z3 was around 180 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Sony Xperia Z3 ?

The official release date is 2014, September.

What is the weight of Sony Xperia Z3 ?

The weight of the Sony Xperia Z3 is 152 g.

What is the screen size of Sony Xperia Z3, how big is?

The screen size of the Sony Xperia Z3 is 5.2" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Sony Xperia Z3, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Sony Xperia Z3 is 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (HxWxD).