Sony Xperia Z3 Compact review: Not your usual suspect

12 September 2014
Of all the features that set smartphones apart, screen size is as close to a decider as they get. Counter to the trend of the last decade that saw cellphones become as small as technology allowed, the...

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AnonD-70078, 20 Sep 2014One day of heavy use is all it gets. But that's goodHmmm, my z1c with 65 endurance rating lasts me. 24 + 8 hours with really heavy usage ( I do not even use anything else than my phone for browsing now).
I guess 101 h really does last about 2 days of heavy usage then...

    AnonD-209094, 19 Sep 2014The problem is that he IS being himself and it seems like a... moreBack for more anonymous trolling again ha?
    Actually I base my UI opinion from my z1c... which I am holding right now...

    Would like to see that lg multicam feature evidence you talk about, but I guess I won't live to see it...

    Admin should do sth about you, I believe there are actually company paid trolls on sites like these...
    But evidence for that is the only one I do not have

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      AnonD-209094, 19 Sep 2014I hate removable batteries but 4 days, for who? If barely u... moreOne day of heavy use is all it gets. But that's good

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        • 19 Sep 2014

        Goldenblls, 19 Sep 2014Is a non replaceable battery such a huge deal when you can ... moreI hate removable batteries but 4 days, for who? If barely used, yes. The Xperia Z was rated for more than 2 days battery life here but in reality i would have to charge it 3 times a day, same as many iPhone owners are experiencing (similar battery rating as Z).

        Hopefully it can last a day of heavy use then, will et one when i can confirm that if the Whats New app can be removed from the homebutton longpress, if not i be getting a 32GB 5s while waiting for someone to release a good compact phone.

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          • 19 Sep 2014

          AnonD-308898, 19 Sep 2014Just ignoring all of them. Just be yourself.The problem is that he IS being himself and it seems like a very bad idea. Maybe if he tried to talk about things he have any clue about it would help, after admitting that he judge UI performance based on youtube videoes theres not much room for getting less credibility but it seems he succeeded even though, his unfounded opinions are still deteriorating.

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            • 19 Sep 2014

            darkraver, 19 Sep 2014http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx99flWxL4k and ANOTHER q... moreWhich LG had since long ago?

            I see you still stick to youtube for your experience, very reassuring. Sorry for laughing at your childish posts but you are literally begging for it.

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              • AnonD-70078
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              • 19 Sep 2014

              Order from clove now. Best price

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                • 19 Sep 2014

                Goldenblls, 19 Sep 2014Is a non replaceable battery such a huge deal when you can ... moreGood Price

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                  • Goldenblls
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                  • 19 Sep 2014

                  Is a non replaceable battery such a huge deal when you can get FOUR days out of the battery?

                  Anyway, just ordered mine from Clove. It's the best phone on the market right now IMO.

                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWZUCfDsFdU

                    and ANOTHER cool camera feature... :)

                      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx99flWxL4k

                      and ANOTHER quite awesome feature, Multicam video recording! :)

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                        • 19 Sep 2014

                        I hope that the Z3 series doesn't suffer from the notorious self-cracking screens in Z, Z1, Z1c and Z2 that many users have faced, me being one of them.

                        For all its specs, pocketability and premiumness, this inherent manufacturing flaw is a big deal-breaker.The fact that Sony hasn't addressed it even in the Z2 is atrocious.

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                          • 19 Sep 2014

                          darkraver, 18 Sep 2014all right, let's put this into perspective... I'm a Sony... moreJust ignoring all of them. Just be yourself.

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                            Adiyel, 19 Sep 2014To be honest, owners of xperia devices should learn to use ... moreAgreed

                              To be honest, owners of xperia devices should learn to use manual mode. I have a ZR and i can tell you, I've held the camera very still and took two photos: one in manual mode with no settings at auto, and one in "superior" auto.

                              I will say with absolute certainty, that the manual mode pictures had color accuracy spot on, the details were crisp, there was very little grain, and the vibrancy was great. The "superior" auto had the colors wrong, and there was a lot of grain and loss of fine detail.

                              Reviewers of xperia phones: PLEASE stop reviewing the cameras in Inferior Auto Mode!!!

                                AnonD-70078, 18 Sep 2014they didn't use the manual on the sony. . 3 always pushing ... moreAgreed ;-)

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                                  darkraver, 18 Sep 2014http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9JO568hd3Dc Some more compa... morethey didn't use the manual on the sony. . 3 always pushing iPhone. I have a Lumia 930 and I never is auto. manual is superior.

                                    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9JO568hd3Dc

                                    Some more comparison between alpha/ z3 and iphone5s :-P

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                                      • 18 Sep 2014

                                      Oh it seems the review has been edited, it no longer mentions Gorilla Glass 3. I guess it was a mistake, then :) But if anyone could give some kind of proof (other than the wiki) of what kind of glass they use for front and back, I'd appreciate it.

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                                        i98, 15 Sep 2014"When is GSMArena going to stop listing a non-replacea... morewhen samsung stops having replaceable batteries