Sony Xperia Z3

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Sony Xperia Z3
Codename Leo
Brand Sony
Manufacturer Sony Mobile Communications
Slogan "Don't settle for good, Demand great"
Series Sony Xperia
Model 401SO, D6603, D6633, D6643, D6653, D6616, D6708 (Z3v), SO-01G, SOL26, L55t, L55u
First released 19 September 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-19)
Availability by country
List
  • 19 September 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-19) (Taiwan)
  • 22 September 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-22) (South Korea)
  • 23 September 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-23) (China, L55u variant exclusively for China Unicom)[1]
  • 25 September 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-25) (India)
  • 26 September 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-26) (United Kingdom)
  • 29 September 2014; 9 years ago (2014-09-29) (China, L55t variant exclusively for China Mobile)[2]
  • 4 October 2014; 9 years ago (2014-10-04) (Singapore)
  • 23 October 2014; 9 years ago (2014-10-23) (Japan, SOL26 and SO-01G variants for au by KDDI and NTT DoCoMo; United States, Z3v variant exclusively for Verizon Wireless)
  • 29 October 2014; 9 years ago (2014-10-29) (United States, D6616 variant exclusively for T-Mobile US)[3]
  • 31 October 2014; 9 years ago (2014-10-31) (Canada)
  • 21 November 2014; 9 years ago (2014-11-21) (Japan, 401SO variant exclusively for SoftBank Mobile)
  • 1 May 2015; 9 years ago (2015-05-01) (D6683 dual sim with TDD-LTE support exclusively for Hong Kong)
Predecessor Sony Xperia Z2
Successor Sony Xperia Z3+ (Worldwide)
Sony Xperia Z4 (Japan)
Related
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Type Touchscreen smartphone
Form factor Slate
Dimensions 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
Weight 152 g
Operating system Android 4.4.4 Kitkat (Launch)
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (current)
System on chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPU 2.5 GHz quad-core Krait (2.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AC Quad Core)
GPU Adreno 330
Memory 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB (D6603, D6633, D6653, D6683)
32 GB (D6616, D6708, SO-01G, SOL26, 401SO)
Removable storage Up to 128 GB microSDXC
Battery non-user removable Li-ion 3100 mAh (3200 mAh for D6708/Z3v variant)
Data inputs Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor
Display 5.2 in (130 mm) diagonal IPS LCD
Full HD 1920x1080 px
TRILUMINOS™ Display with Live Color LED
X-Reality Engine for Mobile
Rear camera Sony G Lens 20.7 MP 1/2.3" Exmor RS IMX220S back-side illuminated sensor with BIONZ™ Engine for mobile image processor and LED flash
2160p video recording @ 30 frames/s
1080p video recording @ 30/60 frames/s
720p video recording @ 30/120 frames/s
Front camera 2.2 MP (1080p video recording)
Connectivity Wi-Fi
DLNA
GPS/GLONASS
NFC
Bluetooth 4.0
MHL 3.0
USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging)
USB OTG
3.50 mm (0.138 in) headphone jack, 5 pole
Other
List
Website Official website

The Sony Xperia Z3 is an Android smartphone produced by Sony. Part of the Sony Xperia Z series, the Xperia Z3, at that point known by the project code name "Leo", was unveiled during a press conference at IFA 2014 on September 4, 2014. It was first released in Taiwan on September 19, 2014, in South Korea on September 22, 2014, in India on September 25, 2014, in the UK on September 26, 2014, in Singapore on October 4, 2014, in the United States on October 29, 2014 and in Canada on October 31, 2014.

Specifications

Hardware

Like its predecessors, the Xperia Z3's design consists of a metal frame with a glass backing; the metal frame has been rounded, and the device itself is slightly slimmer than the Z2. The device carries slightly higher IP ratings for water and dust-proofing than the Z2. The device features a 5.15 inches (13.1 cm) (marketed as 5.2-in) 1080p display with a density of 424 ppi, featuring Sony's "Triluminos" technology. The device features a 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 system-on-chip with 3 GB of RAM.[4][5] The Z3 includes a non-removable 3100 mAh battery.[6] The Xperia Z3's rear-facing camera is 20.7 megapixels with a Sony Exmor RS image sensor, along with improvements to its "SteadyShot" and "Intelligent Active" modes.[7][8]

Software

The Xperia Z3 ships with Android 4.4.4 "KitKat" with Sony's custom interface and software. New additions to the Z3's software include the Lifelog app, Sony Select, and support for Remote Play on the PlayStation 4 video game console.[6][9] Android 5.0 "Lollipop" was first released for the Z3 in March 2015 in selected territories.[10] In July 2015, Android 5.1 "Lollipop" was released for the Z3 in selected territories.[11]

Release history

On October 23, 2014, Sony Mobile released the Japan-only SOL26 and SO-01G models for au by KDDI and NTT DoCoMo respectively,[12] as well as the Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708), a variant of the Xperia Z3 exclusively for Verizon Wireless in the United States.[13] On October 29, 2014, the D6616 model was released exclusively for T-Mobile US and on November 21, 2014, Sony Mobile released the 401SO model exclusively for SoftBank Mobile in Japan.[14]

The Xperia Z3 (D6616 model) was quietly discontinued by T-Mobile in April 2015,[15] but returned to store shelves less than a month later with a price reduction.[16] Verizon discontinued the Xperia Z3v (D6708) in August 2015. [17]

Reception

Critical reception

The Xperia Z3 generally received positive reviews, with critics praising its durability, battery life and improved display. Although many critics argued that the Z3 is just a minor upgrade from the Z2 with not much differences.[18] Pocket Lint criticised the device for the tall design and "occasional software excess" but praised its battery life.[19] The Verge praised the design of the device for being attractive yet rugged, built out of better materials than the Galaxy S5, and also waterproof.[20] The Guardian called the device the best smartphone Sony has ever made, with an improvement in feel and design over its predecessor. However, it criticised the Z3 for lack of wireless charging for something waterproof with "fiddly doors" covering the charging port is disappointing, but it has a magnetic charging port for an accessory dock.[21]

Variants

Model Bands References
401SO LTE Bands 1, 3, 8, TD-LTE Band 41 (SoftBank Mobile); UMTS HSPA+ 2100 (Band I), 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII); GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz [22]
D6603 LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20; UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz [23]
D6616 LTE Bands 2, 4, 12 (T-Mobile US); UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6633 (Dual)
D6643		 LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20; UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
D6653 FD-LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 42, 43, TD-LTE Band 40; UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz;
D6708 (Z3v) LTE Bands 4, 13 (Verizon Wireless, LTE bands 2, 3, 7 are not available at launch); CDMA 1x EVDO 850 (BC0), 1900 (BC1) MHz; UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
L55t TD-LTE Bands 38, 39, 40, 41 (China Mobile), FDD-LTE Bands 1, 3 and 7 (roaming only); UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 2, 5, 8; TD-SCDMA Bands 34, 39; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
L55u TD-LTE Band 41 (China Unicom), Band 40 (roaming only), FDD-LTE Band 3 (China Unicom), Band 1 (roaming only); UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 2, 5, 8; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
SOL26 LTE Bands 3, 17, 18, 26, TD-LTE Band 41 (au by KDDI); CDMA JP 800 (BC0), 2100 (BC6); UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 2, 5; GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz [24]
SO-01G LTE Bands 1, 3, 19, 21 (NTT DoCoMo); UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 6, 19; GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz [25]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 索尼Xperia Z3 L55u【23.0.F.1.78】中国联通 ftf刷机包_木子ROM
  2. ↑ 最有魅力手机 4G索尼Z3 L55t售4999元|索尼|四核|拍照_手机_新浪科技_新浪网
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  11. ↑ Android 5.1 update for Xperia Z3 now rolling (23.4.A.0.546) | Xperia Blog
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  15. ↑ T-Mobile stops selling the Sony Xperia Z3 | Android Central
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  17. ↑ Verizon discontinues the Xperia Z3v | Xperia Blog
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Preceded by Sony Xperia Z3
2014		 Succeeded by
Sony Xperia Z4 (Japan)
Preceded by Sony Xperia Z3
2014		 Succeeded by
Sony Xperia Z3+
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