Sony has just taken the wraps off its next flagship device, the Xperia Z3 and joining it is the Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet compact. Let us take a look at what each of the device is offering:
Sony Xperia Z3
The new flagship comes in just 6 months after the launch of the Xperia Z2. It comes with a slight upgrade under the hood over the last generation in the form of a 2.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 processor, a 3GB RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. It gets the same screen as the last one which is a 5.2 inch full HD unit. It sheds off 11 grams of weight over the last generation and loses 1mm of thickness as well.
It makes use of Sony DSEE HX audio technology for an enhanced audio experience and its build quality surely makes you look twice at it.
Sony Xperia Z3 Specifications
- 5.2-inch Triluminos display with Live Colour LED and a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It is powered by the X-Reality engine.
- 2.5 GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB RAM
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat
- 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further by 128GB
- 20.7MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor and a 2.2MP front facing camera. The rear camera supports 4K video recording while the front one supports full HD video recording.
- IP65/IP68 certified for water and dust proofing
- It tips the scales at 152 grams and its thickness stands at 7.3mm
- 4G LTE /3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with GLONASS, MHL 3.0 and NFC
- Black, white, green and copper colours
- 3100 mAh Battery with STAMINA mode which allows for usage for a longer duration
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
The successor to the Xperia Z1 compact packs in quite a punch for a device of its size. It gets a 4.6 inch 720p display which is an up from the 4.3 inch unit of the Xperia Z1 and gets a bigger battery too (2,600 mAh from 2,300 mAh). Sony has tried to keep the essence of making it a mini version of the flagship by carrying over almost everything in the hardware department.
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Specifications
- 4.6 inch Triluminos display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels with the X-Reality engine powering it.
- 2.5 GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor
- Adreno 330 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat
- 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further by 128GB
- 20.7MP rear camera with Exmos RS sensor and a 2.2MP front facing camera. The rear camera supports 4K video recording while the front one supports full HD video recording.
- IP 65/68 certified for water and dust proofing
- Its thickness stands at 8.9mm and weighs 129 grams
- 4G LTE /3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS with GLONASS, MHL 3.0 and NFC take charge of connectvity
- Black, white, green and orange colours
- 2600 mAh Battery with STAMINA mode
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Sony likes to call its the "slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet" and it is basically a Sony Xperia Z3 packed into a tablet. It will be one of the better tablets when it goes on sale. The tablet will pose quite a lot of threat to the likes of the Nexus 9 and the next generation of iPad Mini. It has an 8 inch display with Contrast Enhancement. It comes with a matte rear finish and ditches the glass panels of the Xperia Z3 for it.
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Specifications
- 8-inch display, 1920 x 1200 pixels
- Android 4.4.4 KitKat
- 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM
- 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded further by 128GB
- 8.1MP rear camera and 2.1MP front camera
- IP 65/68 certified for water and dust proofing
- Its thickness stands at 6.4mm and weighs 270 grams. This weighs pretty less when compared to many and slim waistline makes it really easy to hold it.
- Black and white colours
- 4500 mAh Battery which provides upto 13 hours of video playback
The three devices will be launched in October globally and their pricing will be one of the key factors determining their success.
