Sony Xperia Z3: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 09.15.14 | Updated 06.14.21

Key Features of the Sony Xperia Z3

  • Model: Xperia Z3
  • Brand: Sony
  • Rating: 3.13 out of 5 (8 votes)
  • Release Date:  September 19, 2024
  • Price: 180 EUR
  • Processor
  • Storage and memory: 16/32 GB
  • Screen: IPS LCD 5.2 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 20.7MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 2.2MP

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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.

Sony Xperia Z3 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia Z3 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Sony Xperia Z3

Launch date

19 September 2024

Sony Xperia Z3 PricePrice

First price

180 EUR

Sony Xperia Z3 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.75 inc (146 mm)

Width

2.83 inc ( 72 mm)

Depth

0.29 inc ( 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

Sony Xperia Z3 screenScreen

Technology IPS LCD
Size

5.2 inc

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

Sony Xperia Z3 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)

Processor CPU

- Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400

Graphics processor GPU

- Adreno 330

Sony Xperia Z3 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

16/32 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Sony Xperia Z3 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)

User Interface

Sony Xperia Z3 main camera specsMain 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

Sony Xperia Z3 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-2.2 MP, f/2.8

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Sony Xperia Z3 Cellular BandsCellular

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)    

Sony Xperia Z3 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

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

Sony Xperia Z3 Battery type and CapacityBattery

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
-

Sony Xperia Z3 sound and multimediaAudio

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+

Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia Z3 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score47950 (Position 739 out of 2128)

See the page Sony Xperia Z3 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Sony Xperia Z3 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core146 (Position 1631 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core493 (Position 1670 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core993 (Position 320 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core2538 (Position 503 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript2216
GeekBench 4 Battery1282

See the page Sony Xperia Z3 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

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 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?

Sony Xperia Z3 mobile was launched on September 19, 2024 in these colors: Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple.

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