Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, which replaced the compact version of Z1 (and at the same time - the usual Z2), seems to have no innovative characteristics, but it works not only fast, but lightning fast. It can also save battery, shoots clear video and is quite compact for its diagonal ...

Packing, equipment

The device comes in a white matte box. In addition to it, there are: Charger, user manual, USB cable and warranty card.

Design

The smartphone continues the design solutions of the Z-series. This time, pink (more like coral) and green (similar to mint) were added to the black and white cases.

The body of the phone is rectangular, the corners are only slightly rounded for ease of use. The entire front panel is hidden by Dragon trail protective glass. Above the screen on the left are sensors and an LED (now it is not placed in the speaker, but is represented by a separate “bulb”), in the middle is one of the stereo speakers, on the right is the front camera lens. Under the screen is a second stereo speaker.

On the side on the right is a round aluminum power button, under it (right in the middle) is the volume control, below are the cameras.

At the top left are a micro-USB connector and a micro SD memory card slot under a tight cover, a docking station connector is lower, and a nano-SIM slot with its own cover is even lower. The card can be inserted and pulled out by simply picking up the convex “bed” with a fingernail.

On the top end there is a headphone jack, on the bottom there is a microphone and a hole for a cord.

The rear panel is also covered with Dragon trail glass. Above - the lens of the main camera (at the body level), its short description and LED flash, below - the NFC icon, below it is the Sony logo, even below - XPERIA. There is no access to the battery.

Display

The smartphone received a 4.6-inch IPS display with Triluminos Display technology and a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. It's a little strange to see a non-Full HD display in the flagship, but you can understand the logic of Sony manufacturers - lower resolution - less processor power in processing images - less battery consumption - another plus compared to the main Z3 model.

Good viewing angles and excellent color reproduction are now common features of modern screens. Can it be brighter? It turns out - you can! Firstly, the phone uses Live Color LED for natural display of colors (130% capture of sRGB palette). Secondly, in the "Display" section there is an item "Improvement of images", where two options are offered: X-Reality for mobile, as it is said in the description, raises the brightness and clarity of the image, well, the limit mode does not need to be described. The picture on the display really becomes juicier, and in some cases even too much.

For the display, you can also select a white balance if the current settings do not suit you in some way.

The display backlight is bright and high quality. The minimum level is enough for everyday use.

Finally, there is the already familiar to Sony "gloved" function.

Interface

The device has a traditional proprietary interface and works under the system latest version Android 4.4.4.

The quick options and notification tabs are labels, not small icons. The main desktop can be ordinary or branded, in the latter case it is a matrix of large tiles.

Performance

The 2.5 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM give the 2014 phone almost limitless possibilities.

Initially, the user has access to approximately 11 GB of memory. The phone does not have a default memory selection option, but it is possible to transfer data (only videos, music and photos) to an SD card by selecting the necessary item in the “Memory” settings menu.

The quality of music playback is quite high.

Camera

The main 20.7-megapixel autofocus camera with pulsed LED flash produces great pictures in all conditions, including close-ups and night shots (up to ISO 12800, Exmos RS 1/2.3 sensor).

A list of all available functions appears by pressing the icon under the capture keys. There are more than 10 pre-installed versions and new ones can be downloaded. Most of them know from previous models:

Manual (from image size to ISO sensitivity and white balance);

Super auto mode (minimum settings, shooting with 8 MP);

Background defocus;

Panorama (it comes out well in trembling hands of almost any curvature);

Timeshift burst (selection of the best image from the series before and after pressing the shutter release);

artistic effect;

AR Effect (shooting with hand-drawn objects and characters);

Timeshift video (shooting with high frame rate and slow motion);

Sending photos to social media web and Evernote.

Among the new versions are Sound Photo (photo with sound), AR entertainment (new drawn objects), multi camera (shooting with several devices from different points), with a face (insert a face into a picture).

Photos and videos with effects are saved in separate subfolders inside the DCIM / Xperia folder: TIMESHIFT_VIDEO, AR_EFFECT, etc.

Video shooting is performed with a maximum resolution of 4K - 3840x2160 pixels, if the corresponding option is enabled. Before starting recording, the phone honestly warns that it can turn off in case of overheating. A minute of recording will take about 400 MB of memory, while standard 1080p is 120-130. The quality of the videos allows you to watch them on a large screen TV.

Wireless interfaces

The smartphone contains, perhaps, all modern interfaces.

Offline work

In the active mode (permanent 3G synchronization, 1 hour of Internet and games each, half an hour of chatting, power saving modes are disabled), the phone was discharged in 8 hours and 40 minutes. This is more than the market average and is approximately equal to a whole working day. If you use it less intensively, then you can reach up to 2 days, and including the Internet if necessary - and all 3-4 days.

Movies can be watched for about 9 hours. The battery discharge from 10% to 0 occurs at the same rate as at higher rates.

All of this applies to normal use. To extend the operating time, several battery saving modes are provided at once.

STAMINA is a standard mode for Sony phones, here you can also select an application that is allowed to work in standby mode and turn on battery saver if the phone is often used as a clock.

The most economical option is Ultra STAMINA (other Z-smartphones did not have it), it disables all others and takes about 15 seconds to activate. After that, you find yourself on a modified desktop, and even the settings will be cut down. Only Bluetooth and basic functions will remain available.

Results

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is one of the fastest smartphones on the market. It can be used in any capacity, from a camera to a full-fledged media center, and loaded with any modes that Android supports.

The device went on sale at a price of 23,990 rubles.

Specifications Sony Xperia Z3 Compact:

screen: TFT IPS, glossy, 4.6"", 1280x720, capacitive, multi-touch (up to 10 touches);

processor: quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC, 2.5 GHz;

graphics accelerator: Adreno 330;

operating system: Android 4.4;

RAM: 2 GB;

built-in memory: 16 GB;

memory card support: microSDXC up to 128 GB;

communication: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 3G: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz;

Internet: GPRS Class 12; HSPA+ 42 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; LTE 150/50 Mbps;

wireless interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA;

navigation: GPS, A-GPS / GLONASS;

cameras: main - 20.7 MP (autofocus, flash), front - 2.2 MP;

sensors: illumination, proximity, accelerometer, gyroscope, movement, pedometer;

battery: 2600 mAh, non-removable;

dimensions: 127 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm;

weight: 129 grams.

Video review of the smartphone Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Can anyone live at least one day without a mobile phone? Of course not! Nowadays, young people do not even allow such a possibility. From year to year, devices are constantly being improved. Manufacturers equip them with innovative technologies. Now mobile phone is a mini computer. With it, you can access the Internet from anywhere, type documents and much more. The graphics and sound of modern devices are at a high level, so you can often see people playing games or listening to music.

Presented two years ago sony phone Xperia Z3 Compact. It is a smaller version of the Xperia Z3. The device is designed for people who, for various reasons, do not want to purchase a "shovel". Such a nickname was given to smartphones with large sizes. Surprisingly, this category of buyers, because of the dimensions, sacrificed software equipment and technical characteristics, since they had to buy the simplest models. Consumer demand for them, though small, but still there. For this reason, some manufacturers have released phones in compact sizes. The Sony brand is no exception.

Xperia Z3 Compact (specs, reviews and description will be presented in the article) is a full-fledged smartphone. hardware platform and software fully comply with modern requirements. At least that's what the manufacturer claims. And is it really so, let's figure it out.

Equipment

Sony has recently moved away from flashy packaging materials. The Xperia Z3 Compact was no exception. The box is very simple, made of unvarnished cardboard, without any frills. On it, the buyer will see the image of the phone, the name of the model, and a brief description. Inside it is divided into three compartments. The partitions between them are quite thin. In them, the manufacturer put a charger, the device itself, simple headphones and a USB cable. If the index D5803 is on the packing box, then the headset is not included in the kit. It must be purchased additionally. You can reassure the buyer only by the fact that the price of the headphones is quite acceptable. Documentation is required for any device:

• The instruction manual contains specifications phone Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and other useful information.
• The warranty card is filled in by the seller on the day of purchase.
• List of service centers.

Complete set, at once to tell, rather modest. However, it is fully justified by the cost, which starts at 20,000 rubles. Phones intended for sale in Ukraine are not supplied with a headset.

Appearance

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone has a large screen, which is an absolute advantage. It was possible to increase it by reducing the frame. Now it is very narrow (3 mm), almost invisible. Manufacturers chose to abandon clear, straight shapes with rough corners. Now the side faces are rounded, but the rectangle is still visible. The curve of the arc is small, but this is what softens the usual traditional design. There are two speakers. They are arranged symmetrically (top and bottom). The holes are the same shape. The name of the company flaunts under the top speaker. Also in this part on the right side there is a camera. There is no standard arrangement of control buttons, they are on the screen. You can see them only by unlocking the phone. The side frame is made of polycarbonate. Thanks to the change in material (previously metal was used), it became possible to give the device originality due to transparency. Such a design decision significantly increased the status perception of the model and transferred it to the category of youth equipment.

The side edges are somewhat rough to the touch. This makes it possible to eliminate slipping, so the phone can be confidently held and simultaneously operated with one hand. The manufacturer claims that the polycarbonate material has excellent cushioning properties, which act as a serious protection when the smartphone falls from a height.

Type of a design of this model - a monoblock. The case of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (the characteristics of the phone are in the article) consists of two plates and a frame. Slots for memory cards and SIM are located on the sides. Slots are closed with special caps. In order to get the cards, you just need to open them. Next to these slots is a connector for a USB cable. The back panel is made of glass. It only has a flash and a camera lens. Currently, you can purchase the device in four colors: black, white, green, red-orange.

The power and lock button of the phone is located on the side face, on the right side. It is round in shape, the surface is chrome-plated. Next to it is a volume rocker. The hardware camera key flaunts at the bottom of the side face. Shooting can be done even underwater. The manufacturer also equipped the device with a special connector for the docking station. At the bottom there is a microphone and a hole for a cord. Headphones are connected from above, the standard jack is 3.5 mm.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Specifications

Before describing in detail the main components of the smartphone, it is necessary to dwell on the technical characteristics. Let's take a look at what the manufacturer offers in this model:

Screen

Will buyers be surprised by the display that the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone is equipped with? The characteristics of the screen are quite acceptable, although by modern standards the indicators are not very high. In the manual, you can read the following information provided by the manufacturer:

• Screen type - Triluminos.
• Resolution - 1280×720.
• Matrix - IPS, touch.
• Diagonal - 4.6".
• The pixel density is 319 ppi.

To improve the image, a special X-Reality technology is used. There is no usual screen protector in this model. The manufacturer decided to use glass. Brightness settings are adjusted in two ways: automatically and manually. Multitouch is designed for 10 simultaneous touches. You can work with the display both with wet hands and with gloves. There is a proximity sensor on the front surface. If you close it while talking on the phone, it automatically locks the screen.

The colors are quite saturated. The display can reproduce up to 16 million colors. Viewing angles are good. When the machine is tilted 45°, the contrast decreases. Changes occur due to the highlighted black areas.

sound

What sound should you expect from the Sony D5803 Xperia Z3 Compact (black)? The characteristics of the speakers are not high performance. Unfortunately, there is no expressiveness. The sound is muffled, noises are observed. When you turn on the maximum volume, wheezing appears. Given that there are two speakers in this model, buyers were hoping for a better result.

The owners will not be happy during the conversation either. The voice of the interlocutor, though recognizable, but there is no clarity. However, timbre and intonation are well recognized.

The Walkman player is used to play music files on the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (phone specifications are shown above). It is equipped with standard settings and, according to audiophiles, has nothing remarkable. The only thing that deserves attention is surround sound and innovative xLoud and Clear Phase technologies. You can use the ClearAudio+ option to improve performance. For connoisseurs of music tracks, the manufacturer recommends using the MDR-NC31EM headset, which guarantees a noise reduction of 98%.

Camera

This model equipped with two cameras. This no longer surprises anyone. All modern smartphones are equipped in a similar way. The only difference is the resolution. Will the connoisseurs of photography like the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5803)? The characteristics of the main camera are impressive - 20.7 megapixels. It is equipped with a G lens, autofocus with a distance of 27mm. If necessary, the settings can be changed manually, choosing the best result. It is worth noting that in automatic mode, images are obtained with a size of 3840 × 2160 pix, which corresponds to a resolution of 8 megapixels. In the settings, you can select the highest value that will allow you to take photos of 5248 × 3936.

The owners, having tested the main camera, came to the following conclusions. The pictures are of good enough quality. At close range, sharpness decreases only in the corners, and then only slightly. In the photographs, the shadows are transmitted well, the noise is practically absent. The main advantage of this model is the ability to take pictures underwater.

On the front camera (2.2 MP) it makes no sense to stop for a long time. Its resolution suggests that selfie lovers will not be able to get high-quality pictures.

Video filming

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (camera feature above) opens up great opportunities for shooting videos. For example, you can record the same scene from different viewing angles or use background sound (rain noise, birdsong, etc.). Video resolution: 4K (UHD) and 1080 p. There is a high frame rate mode. Also, if desired, you can use the effects of slowing down.

A wide range of video recording features appealed to many owners. The largest number Positive feedback was received by the shooting mode at a speed of 60 fps (resolution - 1080 p).

Software

The characteristics of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone directly depend on the power of the processor and the operating system. They affect the speed of the device. This model is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor with a Krait 400 core type. The frequency is 2.5 GHz. As for the platform, the phone runs on an updated Google versions Android 4.4.4. The interface is branded, is a proprietary development of Sony. Icons and settings items are large and clear. Surprisingly, only this model has a reboot option. Previously, you just had to turn the phone off and on again. New devices were able to integrate with game console, and not only a smartphone, but also a Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact tablet can act as a screen. The characteristics of these devices are compatible with the Sony PlayStation 4 model. Mobile devices are able to display everything that happens on the TV screen. The manufacturer has provided optional accessory special stand-fastener. With its help, the phone or tablet joins the joystick.

Battery

In modern smartphones enough important parameter is the duration battery life. It is, of course, the responsibility of the battery. But not everything depends on its capacity. Also quite important are such parameters as screen resolution, brightness level, etc. How did the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (black) perform?

Battery specifications:

• Type - lithium-ion.
• Volume - 2600 mAh.
• Charging time - 3 hours.
• Standby - about 900 hours.
• Music playback through the headset - 110 h.
• When talking - 14 hours.

During testing of the apparatus, the following results were obtained. It is worth considering that Wi-Fi was turned on on the phone.

• Reading mode with low brightness level - 22 hours.
• Watch videos in high format - 10 hours.
• 3D game option - 5 hours

Thus, these results indicate quite worthy characteristics. Not every smartphone has such indicators. How did the manufacturer achieve them? For battery life, the screen is the main draw. It is not very large and is not equipped with FullHD-resolution. It is thanks to him that the indicators of the duration of work without recharging are so high.

Connection

This model supports network formats: 2G, 3G, 4G. You can use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to receive and transmit data. With the Internet turned on, the owners did not notice any system freezes or braking of the device. Data transfer can be performed at speeds up to 150 Mb/s. As for the signal mobile operator, then the owners had no comments, the phone catches the network perfectly.

Conclusion

Describing the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact model (you now know the full specification), you can highlight a large list of advantages. Owner reviews confirm them in 100% of cases.

Of course, there were some remarks. Some owners are unhappy with the screen. You will have to agree with them, as there are some flaws. Replacing the material of the side faces is also hardly an advantage, since the phone has lost the status of expensive equipment. Now he is more positioned as a teenager. By the way, it’s not for nothing that the manufacturer added green and orange options. They are great for young energetic people. And buyers with conservative views can choose the classic design - white and black.

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pros

Full of necessary and not very functions, very advanced in terms of functionality, easy intuitive menu, the device is 5+, if not for the build quality and, as it turned out, complete absence dealer support

Minuses

According to the reviews of the servicemen, not only the workshop where the device was repaired - frequent calls due to factory defects or when purchased under the guise of a new repair device, even in large "grids"

Impression

"Compact Z-3" - a complete "hat" - was purchased on 12/01/14, and already on 01/18/15 the screen began to peel off from the corner and a strip appeared along the entire length of the screen on the side, the sensor did not work at first, but after the phone completely sat down , tormented by the fact that he lived his life for almost two days (played the video, made sounds, as if taking pictures of something, turned on the alarm clock, while the screen was "off" and due to problems with the sensor it was impossible to cut it out) and again charged/reloaded touch screen earned, albeit with a strip and a screen extending from one corner from the case. And all this taking into account the fact that the device was purchased new in Svyaznoy. Naturally, under warranty, it was handed over to the Sony branded dealer center in Moscow, in the hope that Sony is the name, support for the "terminator", etc., such as quality control, etc., but in the end after 30 days that he spent there, instead of repair, a conclusion was received, not even from the manufacturer, but from some third-party LLC, in which "like an independent examination was carried out" (for such a "mastodon" as "Sony" it turns out in Russia does not have its own expert institution): refusal to repair, allegedly due to water getting inside, allegedly scratches and careless operation, although it was pasted over with films on both sides for more than 2 tr. even the guarantee is separate from the device from Svyaznoy and was constantly in a case, they didn’t drop the device into the water and didn’t go with it in the rain (winter, gentle operation, by a girl) - they gave it to an independent workshop with a good reputation, it was opened with us - verdict: it was not even opened at the dealership, there are no signs of water getting inside the device, manufacturing defects. As a result, repairs for 14.5 tr. and the loss of the waterproof function as a negative "bonus" since changed the touch screen assembly. As explained in the workshop, there are many calls with this kind of breakdown, frequent cases of sales even in branded network centers (M-video, Svyaznoy, Euroset) of repair devices under the guise of new or defective devices, as in our case. After that, I found out from friends - two who bought the same devices had similar problems, although from experience with the Z-1 there were no such problems, they even filmed under water at sea, and everything is ok and not only with me. Since then, this long-suffering "Z-3 compact" seems to be working and not buggy. The verdict-dealer service, despite the high price of the gadget, is simply absent, the manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for its marriage to the buyer. Although in terms of its qualities, the device suits completely, advanced, full of functions. "Stubs" that I also use, that the 4th, that the 5th dropped several times - only the broken glass panels changed, dropped into the bath - after drying, it was resurrected, once even poured hot coffee 4-ku-dried, but approximately A week later, the "home" button began to fail - I had to change it for 1.5t.r.

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pros

Build quality.

Speed.

The possibility of increasing memory.

Glass on both sides.

Waterproof.

Minuses

The above mentioned problem with spontaneous discharge.

Impression

After Lumia 925, impressions are entirely positive. I will not return to the wretched crutch WP, with which I spent 2 years. But Sony also gave me a surprise with a minus sign.

After a month of use, the phone began to discharge very quickly (in 7 hours) in all modes, in active, in "sleep" and even (attention) in the off (!!!) state and was constantly warm. In search of the cause of this accident, he searched all the Internet, tried to turn off everything that was possible, several times completely reset the bodies. to the factory settings, a couple of times I flashed it over the cable, through the Sony utility. In general, I took it to the service, I received a fully working device in 2 weeks. To the question: "What did you do?" - received the answer: "reflash". In general, I was glad that they didn’t understand, but I didn’t understand the answer a little, because. I stitched it myself 2 times.

It doesn't matter, now the phone holds a charge for 2 days in the average use mode (talks 3 hours / day, some Internet) and about 20-30% remains. Happy as an elephant. Yes, I also bought safety glasses on the front and back, I really like the tactile sensations from the glass and a couple of wires for magnetic charging, so as not to mess around with plugs.

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The fashion for mini-smartphones has not yet passed. Various manufacturers now and then announce smaller versions of their flagships, counting on a decent level of sales due to a sounding and memorable name. Unfortunately, in most cases this is pure, uncomplicated marketing in the bad sense of the word. Mini-copies often have nothing in common with flagships, except for a remotely similar design, and their technical filling leaves much to be desired. Swimming - we know.

The real mini-flagship from Sony, which appeared last year with the Xperia Z1, has somewhat changed the attitude towards this class of devices. It really was a smaller copy of the older device: the platform, the camera - all the technical stuffing of the compact version was borrowed from the flagship. "Compact" took over from him even protection from dust and moisture. Only the size and resolution of the display differed - for 4.3 inches Full HD is simply not needed. Sony understood this - and decided not to waste resources for nothing.

In our memory, Z1 Compact is one of the most productive smartphones with a screen diagonal of 4.3 inches. Literally a gift that has no analogues for those who wanted a compact but powerful gadget. Obviously, Sony decided to update the Compact once a year, unlike the usual "Zetok". And so that there was no lag in the serial number, the number 2 in the new generation of the “compact” had to be skipped. So let's meet the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact! Before starting testing, we note that the Z1 Compact sank in various online stores to a very “delicious” fifteen thousand rubles. For the price, this is truly a gift! It is all the more interesting to see if there is something in the Z3 Compact that will make the user pay for it somewhere around seven thousand more.

⇡ Specifications

	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact	Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Touch screen	4.3 inches, 1280x720 pixels, IPS; Capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches	4.6 inches, 1280x720 pixels, IPS; Capacitive, up to ten simultaneous touches
Air gap	Not
Oleophobic coating	There is
Polarizing filter	There is
factory film	Not
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974: four Qualcomm Krait-400 (ARMv7) cores; frequency 2.15 GHz; process technology 28 nm HPm	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC: four cores Qualcomm Krait-400 (ARMv7), frequency 2.46 GHz; process technology 28 nm HPm
Graphics controller	Adreno 330, 450 MHz	Adreno 330, 578 MHz
RAM	2 GB LPDDR3-1600
Flash memory	16 GB (about 11.5 GB available to the user) + microSD
Connectors	1 x Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 x Micro SD 1 x Micro-SIM	1 x Micro-USB 2.0 (MHL) 1 x 3.5mm headset jack 1 x Micro SD 1 x Nano-SIM
cellular	2G/3G/4G One micro-SIM card	2G/3G/4G One nano SIM card
Cellular 2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Cellular 3G	WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz DC-HSPA+ (84 Mbps)
Cellular 4G	LTE Cat. 4 (150 Mbps) band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 (2100/1900/1800/1700/850/2600/900/800 MHz)
WiFi	802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz + Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	4.0
NFC	There is
IR port	Not
Navigation	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Sensors	Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope, magnetometer (digital compass)	Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, accelerometer/gyroscope/pedometer, magnetometer (digital compass), barometer
Main camera	20.7 MP (5248x3936), back-illuminated Sony Exmor RS sensor, 1/2.3" Autofocus, LED flash
Front-camera	2.1 MP (1920x1080) Sony Exmor R back-illuminated sensor
Nutrition	Non-removable battery: 8.7 Wh (2300 mAh, 3.8 V)	Non-removable battery: 9.88 Wh (2600 mAh, 3.8 V)
The size	127x65mm Case Thickness: 9.5mm	127x65mm Case Thickness 8.6mm
Weight	135 g	129 g
Hull protection	IP55, IP58	IP65, IP68
Operating system	Android 4.4 KitKat Sony Xperia's own shell
Average retail price	About 15 thousand rubles	About 23 thousand rubles

⇡ Appearance and ergonomics

Let's start with the obvious. Smartphones with a screen diagonal of 4.6 inches are not in vogue now - we have already begun to forget how convenient they are to use. Z3 Compact easily fits into any pocket and does not stick out of it. The device is really easy to operate with one hand - even the fair sex will not have to stretch their thumb to any of the four faces. Hands do not get tired of prolonged communication with this gadget, because it weighs less than 130 grams.

Sony engineers pleasantly surprised us by increasing the display of the Compact from 4.3 to 4.6 inches, but the dimensions of the device remained the same. They are the same for both Compact models: 127 mm high and 65 mm wide. It is noteworthy that the thickness of the case was reduced by almost a millimeter - from 9.5 mm to 8.6 mm. In general, the Z3 Compact turned out to be even smaller than its predecessor.

The layout of the keys and connectors on the device is the same as on the vast majority of Android smartphones - you get used to the Z3 Compact very quickly. Perhaps the main innovation in terms of design can be considered the transfer of the external speaker to the front panel - the calculation is that the phone is usually placed on the table "face" up, so that the speaker will not be covered.

The branded round power button, made of aluminum, is now slightly larger. Next to it is a rocker button for volume control and a dedicated hardware camera key. All buttons have a short and distinct stroke.

The side faces of the body of the new "Compact" are made of transparent plastic. Due to this, it seems that they are concave, although in fact they, of course, are convex. The inscriptions on the ends cast a shadow "into" the smartphone - an interesting optical effect. There are special inserts on the corners of the case that protect the case from impacts when dropped. Whether this works is unknown: we did not dare to check.

Card slots are hidden under special plastic caps in order to maintain the tightness of the structure. The device is protected from dust and moisture according to IP65/68 standards. The manufacturer claims that if all the plugs are tightly closed, the gadget can be in fresh water at a depth of one and a half meters for no more than thirty minutes.

Under one flap there is a Micro-USB interface and a slot for a microSD memory card, under the other there is a Nano-SIM slot. Between them is the traditional Sony magnetic connector for connecting the device to the docking station. At the top there is a universal 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting a wired headset, and at the bottom there is a strap loop.

The “back” of the new Compact is made of glass, while the predecessor had a plastic one. Despite this, the smartphone does not slip in the hands at all, and it looks much more expensive and more interesting than the previous version ( The opinion of the author may not coincide with the opinion of the editors. — approx. ed. ). On the rear panel is the lens of the main 20-megapixel camera along with a LED flash.

The available range of colors for the Z3 Compact is its own - it does not overlap with either the colors of the "regular" Xperia Z3, or with the colorings of the Z1 Compact. This season, Sony designers offer bright orange and mint green along with the traditional black and white colors. In advertising photos, new colors look very interesting and unusual. Obviously, they will resonate with young people.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.

Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	64.9 mm (millimeters) 6.49 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft 2.56in
Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	127 mm (millimeters) 12.7 cm (centimeters) 0.42ft 5 in
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.6 mm (millimeters) 0.86 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft 0.34in
The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	129 g (grams) 0.28 lbs 4.55oz
Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	70.88 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.3 in³ (cubic inches)
Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale.	The black White Green Orange
Housing materials The materials used to make the body of the device.	Glass
Certification Information about the standards to which this device is certified.	IP65 IP68

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies.	GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz
UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology.	UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1700/2100 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz
LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced.	LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz (B28) (D5833) LTE 700 MHz Class 17 (D5803) LTE 700 MHz Class 13 (D5803) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (D5833) LTE 1900 MHz (D5803) LTE 1700/2100 MHz (D5803) LTE 800 MHz (D5803)

Mobile technologies and data rates

Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.

SoC (System on a Chip)

System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.

SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications.	Krait 400
Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 0 Cache (L0) Some processors have an L0 (level 0) cache that is faster to access than L1, L2, L3, etc. The advantage of having such a memory is not only higher performance, but also reduced power consumption.	4 kB + 4 kB (kilobytes)
First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than system memory, and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM.	2048 KB (kilobytes) 2 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel.	4
Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	2500 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Number of GPU cores Like the CPU, the GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications.	4
GPU clock speed Speed ​​is the clock speed of the GPU and is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	578 MHz (megahertz)
Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) used operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted.	2 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR3
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates.	dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data.	933 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends.	IPS
Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches.	4.6in 116.84 mm (millimeters) 11.68 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate Screen Width	2.26in 57.28 mm (millimeters) 5.73 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate Screen Height	4.01in 101.83 mm (millimeters) 10.18 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.778:1 16:9
Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail.	720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail.	319 ppi (pixels per inch) 125ppm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device.	71% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen.	capacitive Multitouch
	Triluminos display for mobile X-Reality display

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.

rear camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its rear panel and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor Model	Sony IMX220 Exmor RS
Sensor type Information about the type of camera sensor. Some of the most widely used sensor types in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Sensor size Information about the size of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with a larger sensor and lower pixel density offer better image quality despite lower resolution.	6.17 x 4.55 mm (millimeters) 0.3in
Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light performance and a wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size.	1.176 µm (micrometers) 0.001176 mm (millimeters)
crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the size of a full-frame sensor (36 x 24mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35mm film) and the size of the device's photosensor. The number shown is the ratio of the diagonals of the full frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photo sensor of the specific device.	5.64
ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value/number indicates the sensitivity of the sensor to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO number, the higher the sensor's sensitivity to light.	100 - 12800
Svetlosila Luminosity (also known as f-stop, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens aperture that determines the amount of light that enters the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Usually, the number f is indicated, which corresponds to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture.	f/2
Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. The equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera that is equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor that would achieve the same angle of view. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of the mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. The crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the 35mm diagonals of a full-frame sensor and a mobile device sensor.	4.43 mm (millimeters) 25 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame)
Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape.	LED
Image resolution	5248 x 3936 pixels 20.66 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution	3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels)
	30 fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera.	autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Digital Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer
	1080p@60fps 720p@120fps G lens

Front-camera

Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a PTZ camera, a cutout or hole in the display, a camera under the display.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera.	Sony Exmor R
Image resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, giving an approximate number of pixels in millions.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record.	1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels)
Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps.	30 fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device.

4.0

Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here.

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol)

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Browser Information about some of the key features and standards supported by the device's browser.

HTML HTML5 CSS 3

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs that store and encode/decode digital audio data, respectively.

Audio file formats/codecs A list of some of the main audio file formats and codecs that are standardly supported by the device.

3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project, .3gp) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1 AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR (Adaptive Multi-Rate, .amr, .3ga) AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi-Rate Wideband, .awb) eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2 FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec, .flac) MIDI MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer II, .mp3) OGG (.ogg, .ogv, .oga, .ogx, .spx, .opus) WMA (Windows Media Audio, .wma) WAV (Waveform Audio File Format, .wav, .wave) Vorbis

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.

Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours.	2600 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Li-Ion)
Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network.	12 hours 46 minutes 12.8 h (hours) 766.2 min (minutes) 0.5 days
2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	880 h (hours) 52800 min (minutes) 36.7 days
3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network.	14 h (hours) 840 min (minutes) 0.6 days
3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	800 h (hours) 48000 min (minutes) 33.3 days
Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery.	Fixed

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.

SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines.	0.687 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards.	0.897 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are controlled by the CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values.	0.979 W/kg (watt per kilogram)
Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard.	1.12 W/kg (watt per kilogram)