Sony announces Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and E3 at IFA 2014

03 September, 2014
The latest iteration of Sony's flagship comes with a robust compact version. Xperia E3 also announced.

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  • 03 Sep 2014

Anonymous, 03 Sep 2014Well, I'm a fan of Motorola, but I can say Samsung did do b... moreThe motorola event is tomorrow.

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    • 03 Sep 2014

    darkraver, 03 Sep 2014I expect it to be better than all galaxy shooters...got dom... moreNah. Though possible the higher and more realistic chances still favor what's been shown time and time again. Though not far behind.

      Samy, 03 Sep 2014Sony used to put the same hardware on its compact variant. ... moreBull, not even close to those shitty minis. Z3 Compact is a true flagship here as long as I am concerned

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        • 03 Sep 2014

        AnonD-126743, 03 Sep 2014and today's winner is.......SAMSUNG!Well, I'm a fan of Motorola, but I can say Samsung did do better than Sony this time. Motorola wont be at IFA, but they will have they devices released at September 9. We'll see what they throw out...

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          • 03 Sep 2014

          Samy, 03 Sep 2014Sony used to put the same hardware on its compact variant. ... moreYou have no idea what you are talking about. Z3 Compact has 1GB less RAM and a 720p screen. It still has the same internals, camera and processor.

          HTC, LG and Samsung all use lower-end processors, less RAM, crapy cameras and crummy specs. *THIS* is a flagship in a compact form.

            Anonymous, 03 Sep 2014Considering it's basically the same sensor again I expect t... moreI expect it to be better than all galaxy shooters...got dome examples on blog alresdy ;-)

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              • 03 Sep 2014

              AnonD-126743, 03 Sep 2014and today's winner is.......SAMSUNG!Nope...
              That's why.your following SONY post!

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                • 03 Sep 2014

                Sony used to put the same hardware on its compact variant. Now, they've just done what samsung/lg/htc do. They seem to have forgotten what made the z1 compact desirable, unlike the mini flagships of other android makes. In fact, if this had the same specs of the z3, it could have easily been a proper alternative to the new iphone since they're roughly the same size.

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                  • 03 Sep 2014

                  and today's winner is.......SAMSUNG!

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                    • 03 Sep 2014

                    Anonymous, 03 Sep 2014Think of it more like a z2s accompanied by a great new comp... moreGreat new compact? With lower PPI and only 2GB RAM and no metal frame? Its garbage.

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                      • 03 Sep 2014

                      Anonym, 03 Sep 2014Well, I do want a "small" phone like this and I a... moreIm not really iPhone people also but i am now. Gonna get a 32GB 5s when prices drop (after ip6 is out). Sony just wiped me from their customers list with the excessively downgraded Z3 Compact. I want SMALL, not crappy, not even Sony understands that.

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                        • 03 Sep 2014

                        gogu, 03 Sep 2014balls ....4,6 inchi 720p :( ...well if you do it that big p... moreWas the Z1 Compact more compact because it had a 4.3" screen (but same size body?)

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                          • 03 Sep 2014

                          AnonD-209094, 03 Sep 2014Very disappointing stuff from Sony, this is a significant s... moreThink of it more like a z2s accompanied by a great new compact.
                          Only to be followed by a stunning z4 come next release

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                            • 03 Sep 2014

                            darkraver, 03 Sep 2014Top! Integration of Cybershot tech and ISO enhancement: e... moreConsidering it's basically the same sensor again I expect the S5 to stay better, note 4 to be better, k zoom to stay better, and we all know the 1020 and 808 remain as better shooters.
                            Though it will be a gadget shooter among the top.

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                              • 03 Sep 2014

                              they should have given E3 with 8gb memory.

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                                • 03 Sep 2014

                                Very disappointing stuff from Sony, this is a significant step backwards, now they will start lagging behind the competition as much as they did with Xperia S, SL and T/TX, this could mean seriously loss of sales in Europe at the same time as they had to give up in USA.

                                Ok so maybe they can sell almost half a million Z3 phones to PS4 owners but why on earth focus their attention into such a small niche market? Because that was the only innovative news with Z3, the PS4 remote play. Wow this was tragic.

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                                  • 03 Sep 2014

                                  balls ....4,6 inchi 720p :( ...well if you do it that big put a 1080p display.

                                  not very compact at 4,6

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                                    • 03 Sep 2014

                                    Note 4 uses Snapdragon 805, but Xperia Z3 doesn't. Such a shame!

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                                      • 03 Sep 2014

                                      it's funny how samsung haters bash on the truly innovative step it took when sony flat out more than disappoints with the xperia z3.

                                      when the note edge will revolutionize the utility of the smart phablet, said haters are only going to wish samsung didn't do it first.

                                      stay classy, haters.

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                                        • 03 Sep 2014

                                        sony just confirmed my next phone to be a note, as how could you release a "flagship" which is the same as the last flagship.