Sony Xperia Z3

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 {{convert|5.15|in|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.{{cite web|title=Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z2 comparison review: What's the difference between the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2?|url=http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phone/3572165/sony-xperia-z3-vs-xperia-z2-comparison-review/|website=PC Advisor|access-date=27 May 2015|archive-date=28 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528011632/http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phone/3572165/sony-xperia-z3-vs-xperia-z2-comparison-review/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=See the Sony Xperia Z4 next to the Z3 - can you tell the difference?|url=http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/see-the-sony-xperia-z4-next-to-the-z3-can-you-tell-the-difference--1291567|website=Techradar|access-date=27 May 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083345/http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/see-the-sony-xperia-z4-next-to-the-z3-can-you-tell-the-difference--1291567|url-status=dead}} The Z3 includes a non-removable 3100 mAh battery.{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z3-1263309/review/5#articleContent|title=Has Sony added enough to warrant a Z2 sequel already?|work=TechRadar|date=December 10, 2014|access-date=December 17, 2014|archive-date=May 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504123540/https://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z3-1263309/review/5#articleContent|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/130453-hands-on-sony-xperia-z3-review|title=Hands-on: Sony Xperia Z3 review|publisher=Pocket Lint|access-date=17 December 2014|date=3 September 2014|archive-date=17 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217163147/http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/130453-hands-on-sony-xperia-z3-review|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://connect.dpreview.com/post/7432626876/sony-launches-xperia-z3-and-z3-compact-flagship-smartphones|title=Sony launches Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact flagship smartphones|work=Digital Photography Review Connect|date=Sep 3, 2014|access-date=Dec 17, 2014|archive-date=April 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160409145011/http://connect.dpreview.com/post/7432626876/sony-launches-xperia-z3-and-z3-compact-flagship-smartphones|url-status=live}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.cnet.com/products/sony-xperia-z3/|title=Sony's Xperia sequel hits all the right note|work=CNET|publisher=CBS Interactive|date=September 30, 2014|access-date=December 17, 2014|archive-date=January 31, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131111954/https://www.cnet.com/products/sony-xperia-z3/|url-status=live}} Android 5.0 "Lollipop" was first released for the Z3 in March 2015 in selected territories.{{cite web|title=Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact owners, Lollipop is coming your way|url=http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/xperia-z3-and-xperia-z3-compact-owners-lollipop-is-coming-your-way-1288414|website=Techradar|access-date=27 May 2015|archive-date=28 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528014222/http://www.techradar.com/us/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/xperia-z3-and-xperia-z3-compact-owners-lollipop-is-coming-your-way-1288414|url-status=live}} Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" was first released in April 2016.{{cite web|title=Sony Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact are getting official Marshmallow|url=http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z2_z3_and_z3_compact_are_getting_official_marshmallow-news-17691.php|website=GSMArena|access-date=30 September 2016|archive-date=24 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160924053252/http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z2_z3_and_z3_compact_are_getting_official_marshmallow-news-17691.php|url-status=live}}

Developer preview builds of Android 7.0 "Nougat" were released for the Z3, but Sony stated that it is unable to release the final version due to "unforeseen platform limitations"; Qualcomm stated that it will not provide support for Nougat on any device using the Snapdragon 801 or 800 chipsets. The Adreno 330 GPU does not support the Vulkan or OpenGL ES 3.1 graphics APIs, which must be present in order to meet Google certification requirements for 7.0.{{cite web|title=No Nougat for your Android phone? You might want to blame Qualcomm|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/No-Nougat-for-your-Android-phone-You-might-want-to-blame-Qualcomm_id84543|website=PhoneArena|date=25 August 2016|access-date=30 September 2016|archive-date=30 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930011519/http://www.phonearena.com/news/No-Nougat-for-your-Android-phone-You-might-want-to-blame-Qualcomm_id84543|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Cunningham|title=Why isn't your old phone getting Nougat? There's blame enough to go around|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/08/why-isnt-your-old-phone-getting-nougat-theres-blame-enough-to-go-around/|work=Ars Technica|date=August 31, 2016|access-date=September 2, 2016|archive-date=April 3, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403194841/https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/08/why-isnt-your-old-phone-getting-nougat-theres-blame-enough-to-go-around/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Sony claims it's not at fault for not releasing Android 7.0 Nougat for Xperia Z3|url=http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-claims-its-not-at-fault-for-not-releasing-Android-7.0-Nougat-for-Xperia-Z3_id84749|website=PhoneArena|date=31 August 2016|access-date=30 September 2016|archive-date=1 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161001194359/http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-claims-its-not-at-fault-for-not-releasing-Android-7.0-Nougat-for-Xperia-Z3_id84749|url-status=live}}

On October 23, 2014, Sony Mobile released the Japan-only SOL26 and SO-01G models for au by KDDI and NTT DoCoMo respectively,{{cite web|url=http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/10/23/xperia-z3-launched-in-japan/|title=Xperia Z3 launched in Japan|work=Xperia Blog|date=22 October 2014|access-date=October 28, 2014|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504123541/https://www.xperiablog.net/2014/10/23/xperia-z3-launched-in-japan/|url-status=live}} as well as the Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708), a variant of the Xperia Z3 exclusively for Verizon Wireless in the United States.{{cite web|url=http://www.androidcentral.com/sonys-xperia-z3-coming-us-and-weve-reviewed-it|title=Sony's Xperia Z3v launching on Verizon Oct. 23 for $199 on-contract|work=Android Central|access-date=October 13, 2014|date=2014-10-09|archive-date=2021-04-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422024212/https://www.androidcentral.com/sonys-xperia-z3-coming-us-and-weve-reviewed-it|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/11/21/softbank-launches-xperia-z3-401so-in-japan//|title=SoftBank launches Xperia Z3 (401SO) in Japan|work=Xperia Blog|date=21 November 2014|access-date=November 22, 2014|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504123541/https://www.xperiablog.net/2014/11/21/softbank-launches-xperia-z3-401so-in-japan/|url-status=live}}

Sony Xperia Z3 unlocked was made available via the Sony store on November 10, 2014.2024https://www.phonearena.com/news/Unlocked-Sony-Xperia-Z3-available-to-order-in-the-US-from-Sony-Store_id62524

The Xperia Z3 (D6616 model) was quietly discontinued by T-Mobile in April 2015,{{Cite web |url=http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile-stops-selling-sony-xperia-z3 |title=T-Mobile stops selling the Sony Xperia Z3 {{!}} Android Central |access-date=2015-04-11 |archive-date=2016-12-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161204071708/http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile-stops-selling-sony-xperia-z3 |url-status=live }} but returned to store shelves less than a month later with a price reduction.{{cite web|url=http://www.cnet.com/news/sonys-xperia-z3-makes-triumphant-return-to-t-mobile/|title=Sony's Xperia Z3 makes triumphant return to T-Mobile|work=CNET|access-date=May 2, 2015|archive-date=March 12, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312145344/http://www.cnet.com/news/sonys-xperia-z3-makes-triumphant-return-to-t-mobile/|url-status=live}} Verizon discontinued the Xperia Z3v (D6708) in August 2015.{{Cite web |url=http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/08/09/verizon-discontinues-the-xperia-z3v/ |title=Verizon discontinues the Xperia Z3v {{!}} Xperia Blog |access-date=2015-08-09 |archive-date=2022-05-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504123540/https://www.xperiablog.net/2015/08/09/verizon-discontinues-the-xperia-z3v/ |url-status=live }}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalversus.com/mobile-phone/sony-xperia-z3-p21255/test.html|title=Review: Sony Xperia Z3, More of the Same Great Stuff|publisher=Digital Versus|date=September 18, 2014|access-date=17 December 2014|archive-date=17 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217175939/http://www.digitalversus.com/mobile-phone/sony-xperia-z3-p21255/test.html|url-status=dead}} Pocket Lint criticised the device for the tall design and "occasional software excess" but praised its battery life.{{cite web|url=http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/131347-sony-xperia-z3-review-third-time-s-a-charm|title=Sony Xperia Z3 review: Third time's a charm|publisher=Pocket Lint|date=14 October 2014|access-date=17 December 2014|archive-date=17 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217175810/http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/131347-sony-xperia-z3-review-third-time-s-a-charm|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2014/10/3/6887063/sony-xperia-z3-and-z3-compact-review|title=Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact review|publisher=The Verge|date=Oct 3, 2014|access-date=Dec 17, 2014|archive-date=May 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504123536/https://www.theverge.com/2014/10/3/6887063/sony-xperia-z3-and-z3-compact-review|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/26/sony-xperia-z3-review-battery-life-android-smartphone|title=Sony Xperia Z3 review: great battery life and quality camera|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=17 December 2014|date=26 September 2014|last1=Gibbs|first1=Samuel|archive-date=17 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217175341/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/26/sony-xperia-z3-review-battery-life-android-smartphone|url-status=live}}

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