Sony Xperia T3 review: Wits and looks

11 August 2014
Sony's Xperia T lineup has been growing out of 007’s tux and the third generation is putting on a t-shirt. OK, an oversized t-shirt, although the T3 has lost some weight, and screen real-estate, compared to the T2. Gone is the Ultra moniker and the massive 6” display – the Xperia T3 is closer to smartphones than phablets.

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  • AnonD-4340
  • vaN
  • 13 Aug 2014

The camera is very average IMO, once again we see that this site only value captured detail in daylight in their verdicts and therefore their opinion does not carry any weight.

This cam is more than good enough though, a tad better than Galaxy Grand 2 in most cases (Samsung tune their mobile cameras to max performance in perfect light conditions, ie they have the same preferences as the reviewers on this website)

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    • Anonymous
    • uHP
    • 13 Aug 2014

    So many lower-end smartphones using Snapdragon 400. Not that I am complaining though. Snapdragon 400 is a mighty fine SoC for cheaper phones.

      Anonymous, 12 Aug 2014I dont know why but GSMArena didnt approved my first commen... moreMy dear Anon,

      The review is correct but for certain markets where T3 costs more than the Z1. And where the hell did you get that price from ? Flipkart will go out of business if they follow your advice. The lowest price is on eBay for around Rs.24,000

      Here, have a look
      http://www.ebay.in/itm/like/sony-xperia-t3-purple-5-3-hd-8gb-1gb-ram-8mp-4-4-kitkat-quad-core-/281401089997?pt=in_mobile_phones

      And oh, BTW, Flipkart never priced it Rs.8000
      http://www.ebay.in/itm/like/sony-xperia-t3-purple-5-3-hd-8gb-1gb-ram-8mp-4-4-kitkat-quad-core-/281401089997?pt=in_mobile_phones

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        • mZ7
        • 12 Aug 2014

        Rubbish phones. All the Z's still experience self-cracking issues. It's just ridiculous for devices that are this expensive and supposedly high-end to spontaneously combust.

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          • AnonD-286474
          • uts
          • 12 Aug 2014

          This costs almost the same as Nexus 5 wtf

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            • vtv1
            • uAs
            • 12 Aug 2014

            the price is all wrong, how can T3 be more expensive than Z1???
            T3 price in Asia is about 400usd which is LOWER than Z1 (around 500usd). The same in Germany/Europe (300EUR vs. 350EUR)

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              • AnonD-265341
              • gx%
              • 12 Aug 2014

              Awesome phone. Good work sony

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                • Anonymous
                • 2Sy
                • 12 Aug 2014

                I dont know why but GSMArena didnt approved my first comment... anyways it is a nice review but I didnt understand two things.. first gsmarena says screen is really good but in the review chart it is showing contrast ratio - 960 which is really bad even for a midrange device.. second thing I checked the price in india on flipkart, it is INR Rs8000/- (roughly US $120) less than Xperia Z1... why you guys said that it is pricier than z1? Thanks for the review

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                  • AnonD-293547
                  • t7X
                  • 12 Aug 2014

                  Wow!! All 2014 line of sony has a great battery life. This time it improve in screen readability under the sun. It looks like the last flagship for this year is gonna be awesome

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                    • dQK
                    • 12 Aug 2014

                    i dont like android os but i think desire 816 is the best package in mid-rang phone or phablet.

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                      • Maxpayne123
                      • vGt
                      • 12 Aug 2014

                      I noticed some weird whitish tint to the screen in pics. Especially if u see the picture on the 1st page , the display even when turned off , has a whitish tint compared to the bezels. The phone looks really ugly in such cases.( And no , it isn't light reflection . I have seen it on other Sony smartphones also).

                        Its a stunner....

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                          • Anonymous
                          • KxK
                          • 12 Aug 2014


                          i stopped reading at "Non user-replaceable battery"

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                            • Anonymous
                            • tha
                            • 12 Aug 2014

                            power button on right side is not good for left handed person. remember this phone is a big phone.

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                              • AnonD-251095
                              • i5S
                              • 11 Aug 2014

                              "The volume levels are once again the only problem with the output" as always with the sony phones, wonder why can't they put a proper amp like htc and iphones ?

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                                • lil
                                • 3%j
                                • 11 Aug 2014

                                Nice review and an AWESOME device!! However I went to sellers today to ask for the price and I was totally shocked, Xperia Z1 is cheaper than this! It was TOTALLY RIGHY to say here in the review that "It may still be forgotten for a few months".
                                Dear Sony, I want this phone but not at this extremely high price!!