Sony Xperia Z3

  • Released 2014, September
    152g, 7.3mm thickness
    Android 4.4.4, up to 6.0
    16GB/32GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 5.2"
    1080x1920 pixels
  • 20MP
    2160p
  • 3GB RAM
    Snapdragon 801
  • 3100mAh
    Li-Ion

Sony Xperia Z3 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D6603, D6643, D6653, D6616
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6603, D6643, D6616
  HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - D6653
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 13(700), 17(700), 20(800) - D6603
  LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800) - D6643
  LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 28(700), 40(2300) - D6653
  LTE band 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 12(700) - D6616
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Launch Announced 2014, September
Status Available. Released 2014, September
Body Dimensions 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.29 in)
Weight 152 g (5.36 oz)
Build Front/back glass & aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
 IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Display Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.2 inches, 74.5 cm2 (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
Protection Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
 Triluminos display
X-Reality Engine
Platform OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Main Camera Single 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.3", 1.12�m, AF
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Selfie camera Single 2.2 MP, f/2.8
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB On-The-Go; magnetic connector
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 ANT+
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 2.0) - Japan only
Stand-by Up to 890 h (2G) / Up to 740 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
Music play Up to 130 h
Misc Colors Black, White, Copper, Silver Green, Purple
Models D6603, D6653, D6616, D6643, SO-01G
SAR 0.80 W/kg (head)     1.44 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.62 W/kg (head)     0.65 W/kg (body)    
Price About 180 EUR
Tests Performance Basemark OS II: 1109 / Basemark X: 12637
Display Contrast ratio: 1333:1 (nominal), 2.618 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB
Audio quality Noise -86.4dB / Crosstalk -86.6dB
Battery life

Sony Xperia Z3 - User Reviews

  • It's been 5 years since I'm having Z3 Dual. Battery life is still great. However, I'm having a problem with turning Bluetooth on and off. I have restart the phone in Safe mode.

  • By far the worst Sony phone I've had, infact both z3 and z3 compact were truly awful phones. I bought a z3 compact early this year which the screen failed so got that replaced and the second compact failed due to the screen again so updated to a new z3 and out the box had trouble with the battery life as it just wasn't lasting I came from a Z2 which lasted decades battery wise, the best phone I ever had and set the bench mark, the z3 isn't a patch on the Z2, I kept my z3 in a soft pouch and accidently dropped it and would not turn back on, took it to get it repaired only find out it needed a new motherboard so scrapped it, I have now gone back and bought another Z2, my previous Z2 had been dropped numerous times, driven over and dropped in much water it was ridiculous and still survived if I hadn't of lost it I would never of changed. Don't waste your money if you want a classic z phone then buy the Z2 as the z3 isn't even worthy as a paper weight!

  • Hi i have had this phone for 4 years now ! and it still looks new. its a great phone! still works fast and the battery life is still excellent , only problems i have is it needs a software update now , and sometimes has problems with the proximity sensor and can get hot when using for a long time , i cant seem to update the software for some reason ;/ So i am looking for new phone but similar to this one but a little more updated .. any recomendations?? thanks

  • xperia z3 dual or huawei p8 lite 2017?

  • i just totally refurbished mine which has been sitting with a broken screen the last two years, wanted to use it as a dedicated walkman. sitting here with what looks like a mint brand new z3, black, with no fingerprints or scratches, and it looks better than anything else on the market right now. definitely worth the effort, the DAC on this bad boy sounds way better than my galaxy s8, and even better than the one in the z5.

  • I have had a Bronze dual sim model for 5 years and absolutely love this phone. Bloatware removed, rooted, this thing is solid. Love the magnetic charger, great idea but not available on newer models. Bring the old glory days back Sony, don't try to be like Samsung or Apple.

  • Had it for almost 4 years.. Other than front camera couldn't focus (I think because of software update not 100% successful) everything's great. Love the design, fit in my hand. I bought z5 premium a while ago but I still using z3 fir my primary number

  • It's good phone with nice features, I noticed the following issues: The first issue with this phone is the built quality, the screen could easily pop out and shatter with slight drop, so if you wanna buy it make sure you would buy a good quality case. The second issue, it becomes very hot when playing games and back glass panel of mine cracked when I put it on a table after I played games.

  • Had phone for 5 years, has been fantastic. Battery still great. Recently approximately sensor is playing up. Otherwise I would keep this phone for ever.

  • Use 3 years z3 compact very good phone, now bought new z3 and use and like very much, better than many new other brand more expensive phones.

  • Agree

  • One the best mobile of all times. My all time favourite mobile. It Got Mobile of the year award.

  • Bought this second had Refurbished on the 15th of August 2019. Not ever a week late it was accidently know off the arm on the couch and landing on a cruch (broke foot). The back smashed like a piece of chocolate bunny that you please your finger had into. Also the update never worked. I tried it at least 3 times and each time it turned its self on it said update needed . Plus the back it really slippery. Was constantly slippery of the arm of the chair or ever my pants, quite entertaining watching it move all by its self but annoying when it keeps landing on the floor. No comment of waterproofness 'i didnt have it long enough to get wet' I well say I prefer the old 'first' Sony Xperia Active that was sturdy, waterproof and easy to use. Nothing like these new versions of touch screens. Haven't found one I really like.

  • Do reset factory

  • Best phone, even in 2019.

  • I have my Xperia z3 I buy 2nd hand when I buy the phone the phone is on Android version 6.0 And i want to go back in kit kat 4.4 does any one know how to go back 4.4. Kit kat version

  • The phone is Very slippery. The speakers are not loud enough. The remote play works very well but only over Wi-Fi if you play a lot of PlayStation 4. It's a good thing it's waterproof because my Z3 Plus heats up so much after a few minutes of basic usage like watching videos or remote playing that it wants to shut off so I have to put it in a glass of ice water to cool it down. For some reason the model I have did not have Wi-Fi calling as a feature. I contacted Sony and I updated the software via PC & USB method, this did not fix any of the overheating problems I am having. I have had the phone for less than a week in the bottom half of the touch screen has began to malfunction. When the phone works it's fantastic the screen is great the camera features are awesome but it barely lasted a week. I bought it brand new. Sony told me they could not help me because they said the phone was stolen which is not true. I'm going back to my Samsung or Motorola phones which is too bad because I really wanted to like this phone there is a lot of great things about it

  • Best phone I ever had and I had a few, great battery, great display. Will never buy a crappy Samsung again.

  • Don't buy xperia z3 i had this phone 3 years ago Issues: -- CPU overheats(snapdragon801 issue) -- Battery is too short -- Home button build quality is cheap

  • Carbon rom 6 for oreo

  • Samsung S7 Edge. More Battery capacity, More RAM, better Camera, Better Display and updated OS (8.0).

  • Am trying to make a choice between this phone and Samsung galaxy s7 edge. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

  • Thank you all. You guys rock.

  • I have this phone for one yer now bought him for second hand So pros are Still good looking but maybe outdated desing Very good screen good colors, sharp,movies looks amazing on this screen in my opinion still in pair with any newer midranger Great baterry, I have almost 5 hours sot with 4g network and battery is more than 4 years old, superb battery one off best batterys ever produced One off the best sound quality i ever heard, song on earphones sounds amazing No slowing down in speed every day is the same speed off opening apps and others like first day Still can play demanding games like asphalt real racing 3 darknes rises on higer settings and pubg on lower settings Camera is very good on sunny days Cons Speakers are to low in volume Top speaker are producing cracling sound when music is put on 100% but not to much on 80 Screen has develop white spots only seen on grey or white background He is slipi, build quality is good but to soft so he needs case or protection Camera is bad in low light Somtimes overheats on demanding games and opening web pages Scrolling is sometimes stucking but mostly in g play store and chrome Not good reception off 3g signal but 4g works very good Overal i can recomend this phone if somebody can buy this for cheap, and this phone needs case and protection because it fall out of pocket very easy Good phone

  • Interesting my z3 do not overheats on youtube almost at all! And i watching 720P videos on 4g. Only sometimes on demanding games and when i opening web pages to quickly.

  • How to downscale it? Im plannung to buy it and wants low quality for games

  • Im still using Z3(almost 5 years) it performs exactly(but really exactly) as day one-FLUID AND FAST(just like any other Sony flagship)- so i would likd to suggest u to avoid z5 because of heating snapdragon 810(year was 2015,my htc m9 also has it),just go for z3(also avoid z3 Plus-sometimes called z4 it hss the same heating sd 810 or any other phone with sd 810-

  • Hey guy i want to buy a Sony Z3 or a Sony Z5 because i have the budget for them only tell me which one is better for me personally it would be Z3

  • : You got a Lemon (it happens with all cell phones) so stop your whining. Either pay to get it repaired or get a new phone, it's that simple ! My Z3 still works like a charm, fast web browsing, never over heats, still takes great pictures & videos. I have lots of Sony products, a digital amp, subwoofer, PS4, 2 bluray players, digital camera and the Z3. I have never had a problem with any of them. So as I stated above you just got a Lemon...

  • I have a Sony Xperia Z3 and it tuned out a dead junk after 1 year use. It dead suddenly and I tried more than 50 methods posted on line and even chatted with three Sony mobile supports on line. Nothing could bring it to alive and they asked me to send to support center but on my own cost. What a garbage.

  • Absolutely gutted! After 4 months i dropped it 30cm and it died. Packed in leather case. Dropped onto carpet and red battery display!? Would not switch on, would not charge. Tried sony uk mob phone live chat which was great. Suggested downloading xperia software onto my pc and all fine with usb cable connected! Software tried repairing, resetting etc for 20 mins but no good. Sony uk suggested repairing it free of charge but had no spare parts left since old model! Crazy. Tried replacing battery as a last resort snd litterally impossible since lid glued, bonded together. Not supposed to remove battery. Did notwork. Gave up bouvht new simfree Samsung s5 and works great. All shame!

  • I have used z3 it is slowest touch and second problem my phone is 4G support sat and not operate gsm when net data disable my please help me

  • Mine works great. Have you tried to wipe cache partition? If it won't help factory reset.

  • I have a problem on watching videos on youtube because it is loading so slowly. As a matter of fact, I can stream videos faster on my Sony Xperia E than on Sony Xperia Z3. In addition, It took me a hard time to access the play store. Can anyone please help me on this. Thanks!

  • Well said and laid out review comment. Just thought it was worthy of praise. Regards. Ari. However I will say to other readers of this post overheating doesn't always come down to processor more then often its due to the amount of processes that you may have forgotten where still running in the background. I played YouTube back to back for 5hrs no problem and phone never felt hot. Still had 43% battery. just Bare in mind always close in batch with the square or swipe before planing a yt or game session witg your phone to ensure max life :-?

  • Sony make a big mistake for Z3 after update to MM 4 years ago, I remember my Z3 is 3 days after update to MM, touch screen become error! First I cant pull down notification bar then error again to left side continue to right side off touchscreen!! OMG!! I Promise never buy sony phone anymore! Please cek on the google touchscreen error Z3, so many issues on there. Garbage phone! Never buying sony phone!

  • I had the phone for exactly 2.5 years. Here's what I think about it: - Basically, it's kinda old now. It lacks biometric security and new android system, but you can't expect much luxury from a phone from 2014. However, it was one of the best phones in 2014, and I'd say it is much much better than Galaxy S5 even though I'm AMOLED fanatic. - Snapdragon 801. I'm still shivering when I think about it. That phone is truly a double edged sword - it is able to run anything, even new updated 2019 games, but it overheats from, like, being for 10 minutes on YouTube. I would suggest gamers to avoid this phone if they don't want an explosion in their house. Long story short you cannot safely use it when it's charging (I mean you shouldn't use any phones when they are charging, but avoid this particular one at all costs) and you can't play games for too long. I've heard that people lost their screens because of that so be careful. - Battery is really good, but stamina mode locks more functions than you like so it's kind of annoying, you either have really good battery life or you can't use 30% of your phone. - Dual speakers, hell yeah! Lots of mobile brands fail to realise how much this means to some of us. It's sad how my Nokia 6233 has better sound than Galaxy A7 (2018) and it's all because of stereo sound dual speakers make. Overall, would I recommend this phone? Well, yeah. I mean, sure, there are some flaws I can't handle, but there isn't a flawless phone, especially not one that's 5 years old. If you don't need a gaming phone that won't let you down, is easy to use, has great battery life and has unbeatable sound quality, look no further. If you want a phone for gaming, pick anything with Exynos, please. You really don't want to die from Snapdragon explosion. Ughh I'm so salty haha! I loved my Z3 and I would have bought Z5 if it didn't have Snapdragon (obviously). Even though I know that not every Snapdragon is like 801 and 810, I'm still afraid of giving it a second chance. So yeah. Z3 is a wonderful piece of art. You do need to master that art to enjoy it, but I honestly found learning to love my good old phone simple and fun. Totally worth the money.

  • what good stable roms would be recommended?

  • Yes. Mine still works fine. My father is using it now. After four years it's performance is great. Everything works fine.

  • with the z5 heating issue, would this still be a better choice between the two?

  • Mine is falling apart, I'm buying a new Z3 cause they have everything a modern phone needs to have, and for cheap from ali express, China. Gaming is great, plus you for Sony PlayStations remote play... :)

  • : My Z3 still works like a charm and never overheats but with today's new cell phone having 6"+ screens I guess you can consider the Z3 now a compact and the Z3 Compact a Mini...

  • any comments on gaming performance in 2019? (if you do)

  • how many user accounts are able to be created? can an app be installed on one account & not reflective on another? tried any gaming on the device? if so how is the experience?

  • BNIB = Brand New In Box - basically still sealed NOS = New Old Stock - basically old stock, new but outer packaging worn or open DOA = Dead On Arrival - self explanitory all phones/phablets/tablets they sell work world-wide - you must provide own SIM card though - and you should always check with your local provider first to make sure of type/info of phone you will need or planning to use, and reconfirm with the seller before purchase, but those recommended/linked sellers are pretty amazing and willing to work with a customer to help get you the phone you are after, satisfaction and darn good deal - worth checking out - between friends and family 11 phone deals have come through them without a complaint

  • Is it brand new, can be used any country operator, what's meaning new old ' and bnib, and thanks for your concern

  • pretty impressed with Sony and the whole Z line hands-down

  • look for eBay sellers: cellular.destore0 -or- lotus.online -or- x-channel purchased (2) Z3s and a Z5 Premium for $540us - one Z3 had a glitch but was smoothly replaced - sealed factory boxes, unlocked flagship phones and online-store selection - great customer service too not sure what they currently have on hand - 'new old' stock moves fairly regularly:

  • Give the link please, I like to buy it

  • I just visited Gsmarena to check for other sony phones. after reviewing them all, I decided to just keep my 4 years old Z3, Still beast

  • i have this phone for almost 4 years. still usable in 2019.

  • recently picked up a purple 32G Z3 and just love it - got an NOS factory sealed box for $100 and change; it may be 4yrs old but still an incredible phone - great battery life - super thin body - truly an amazing display and better wi-fi than my 6mo old Z5 Premium - and the Z3 also fits the pocket better!

  • The phone has been used now for almost four years without problems. Battery is still ok and sound is fine. It is a great phone with great features, water tightness is ok but of course not smart to put it under water.....Durability is in my book panthastic. Best Regards

  • No. it heats up.

  • I do not recommend this phone. It is NOT waterproof. The sound is extremely awful.

  • Drained battery.never opened..only red led indicator flashibg

  • hows the gaming experience on this device? can it handle graphic intensive games?

  • You can try from the XA and XZ series I think

  • Yes it is, up to Z5

  • What newer sony Xperia phones do not overheat please? Thanks in advance.

  • Does this phone have overheating problem? Thanks in advance

  • Had my Sony Xperia Z3 for the past 3 years never skipped a beat brilliant phone no need to change for another

  • I cant fix and open my Xperia Z3 I follow the directions og repairing sorftware but stiil not working. What would I do?

  • suddenly two days b4 while using 4k video feature the fone just crashed and now when i turn it back on ..it only flashes the sony logo... to charge the phone now i have to wait for the battery to fully drain than have to charge it while its off .. but it goes maximum till 59% and when i try to switch it back on .. its again flashing the sony logo.... i tried soft reset and all ... i dont want to loose my internal data ... should i buy a new battery. someone please help help help.

  • suddenly two days b4 while using 4k video feature the fone just crashed and now when i turn it back on ..it only flashes the sony logo... to charge the phone now i have to wait for the battery to fully drain than have to charge it while its off .. but it goes maximum till 59% and when i try to switch it back on .. its again flashing the sony logo.... i tried soft reset and all ... i dont want to loose my internal data ... should i buy a new battery. someone please help help help.

  • what version of android is it running? also when was the last security update patch released?

  • I am having one. So far I am satisfied. Battery life is relatively alright, it lasts all day for basic use like fb, insta, surf web. It runs smooth, almost never hangs. The volume is a bit too quiet. the quality of camera isnt that impressive. The colour of images looks dull and bland. I had one before which the back screen is very weak. It broke so easily. But my 2nd one is fine. It still survives after many fall 😅. If you are a primary user, then I would recommend

  • Does anyone here still use the Xperia Z3 on a daily basis? If so, could you share how it holds up in 2018? Especially curious about the battery life.

  • is it still work getting? anyone still using it, can you share your experiences?

  • What is the best become xperia z3 and xperia x please

  • Had this phone since 2014, still using it with no issues

  • My phone is now almost 4 years old .. changed battery once. and now i'm downgrading my z3 from marshmellow to lollipop . battery lasts much longer now with lollipop in stamina mode. i would be perfect if it has octa core processor with bigger battery :))

  • Anyone using a custom rom & if so which rom & how is the experience?

  • For those who want to push more power from this phone due to nature demand of newer games. You can try downscale it to 720x1280 and set to 280dpi. I play honkai impact, pubg, ml. You can set them to high graphic without device get extra hot. Use youtube vanced for fhd video stream.

  • me playing MLBB and PUBG..this phone great..smoot for gaming

  • my z3 after 4 years still working good like new..i love this phone..very smoot for playing moba game

  • Very satisfied user of Xperia Z3 now turning 4yrs in Nov & my phone is still in very good condition. No battery or charging issues. Best camera, no filter needed, it captures real photo.

  • Forcleu U right

  • 3 years, started freezing,will change to Huawei

  • I think u have the z3+ the z3 no overheating so if you samsung fan here is not the place for u

  • I bought and Z1, and has the battery problem, before taking a decision, i want to know, if its true that this Z3 has the same issue of horrible battery drain, I see it everywhere

  • Old but solid

  • Had bad experience with z3 especially gaming. Easily overheat. Bought note 4 and very happy with it. Note offer more functionality and perform better with gaming.

  • But z3 is an old machine, older than r4x, the question is when will begin to die

  • Of coz Sony Z3

  • which one is better xiaomi redmi note 4x or sony z3

  • always best but only one problem that ringing volume is very low I always misd my important calls

  • Mine too,even it is almost 4 years old,runs like day one,very fast and smooth i also have 5 years old z1- also fast and smooth like day one,thats how every Sony flagship works great for the longest period,thanks to the awesome Japanese- Sony- software- hardware optimisation and thats the most important thing for great performance plus near stock android,ligh UI,etc

  • Till TODAY One of the best and reliable phone I have used. No overheating, smooth, nice looking, good display, superb battery life (even after 3 years - of course can't compare when new but still very good), good and fast connection, clear and audible sound when making calls no distortion, and also charging is pretty fast. I have used Samsung S3, S, S6, S7, A# & A5 (2016), Samsung Note 3, 4 & 5, Iphone 6, 6S, 7, HTC M8, M9, E8, Xiaomi Note 3, and I still love this the most. True Legend

  • In Brazil they come with digital TV.... mine with armor case (LOVE MEI).... working and looking as first day...

  • Completely agree till today is stil one of the best

  • Yes, this Sony cell is a legend of there flagships.

  • i bought second hand. nice and sharp camera, nice display, good performance, quiet heat, but fine. battery is still good. just remember always close apps after use to avoid heat. still good for almost 2 years.

  • marshmallow update is available

  • My Z3 works fine till now. Very smooth. Go for Z3.

  • S6 battery drain so fast. Z3 battery still solid after years

  • Z3 anytime!! I had both sold my s6 but till now my Z3 still very good

  • I really like this phone but I'm not sure which one Is better Z3 or s6 ???

  • Is it dual SIM card

  • Me too. Smooth till now.

  • Does this phone have wifi calling and work with 4G

  • Sorry i don't play games but i think should be good. I have confidence in this phone and highly recommend to anyone even til today as I had good experience with it

  • Hi. Is it good for gaming?

  • yes a true masterpiece even till now. mine is still fluid, fast and battery still very good.

  • Great phone! Totally satisfied.

  • i use my z1 compact for photo and music. asus zenfone 452 which cost $50 for call and browsing. will get z3 soon and later. thanks sony!

  • Yes really good phone.

  • yes i like this phone,good battery and camera,cheap prices.. legendary 2014 :)

  • They are still great, but the design and the price are probably 2 big aspects that is the key to success for them now...

  • Had this phone since about a year after launch. Not only does it run Android Oreo (Thanks to the guys over at XDA) but it's still fully functional and works better than a lot of the newer phones on the market today. Battery still very much working, I had a charge limit set from day 1, it rarely goes over 85% and that's paid off. All in all, 3 years later and still a great phone. I still use the Sony Smartwatch 3 that I got with it (promotional package from my carrier), but unfortunately that's reaching EOL. Pity Sony's phones aren't as great today as they were years ago.

  • By real Sony Z3 cell owners that is.

  • Com on mate, thus cell released back in 2014 and still highly regarded Sony flagship on GSM.

  • I had faced very bad experience with this phone. Front glass broken easily and went through very tough situation to locate the customer care and they demanded unreasonably high price to change the glass. Added some more money and bought a Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime and very happy with it for the past 1.5 years. Never going to by another Sony product in lifetime.

  • i wanna but this mobile,but it is 2014 version..i am afraiing about the apps does it works or not in the playstore,,,,in kitkat version.?

  • It is Android version n,, 7.0 , and it is named as nougat

  • Dude, the only phone heating are those with SD810 aka the models Z3+, Z5 series. This one doesn't heat too much compared to phones with SD810 that can burn your hands lel.

  • Great battery life and performance. Go for it.

  • i want to buy this mobile now in india ...can i buy now this mobile for best battery backup,,,and other reasns?

  • yes agree with u this is still very fast and in fact better than some flagship phones out there today. no heating, fast, good camera, good battery life

  • June 2018 : Today i got a secondhand Z3 running Kitkat for dirt cheap USD25 from a local dude. It is still lightning fast, performs better than my Redmi Note 4 MTK. Camera is still very good. 4K video recording is totally awesome. Mine is still in prestine condition with almost no scratch. This is a totally value buy, worth every single penny. No overheating issue.

  • : Well get a Rugged Dual Layer case and a good screen protector like I did off ebay for around $10 Canadian. Never carry your phone around without protection that's just plain dumb and costly. Ordered mine the same day I got my Z3 and I've dropped it many of times now and no damage at all...

  • I bought the z3 as an update of my beloved z1. Well the z3 survived only 6 months. The front display detached once (the glue didn't stick well), I changed it, I dropped it once and it cracked, I changed it again, it cracked again in my pocket. The display is definitely weak, the battery lasts half what it lasts on the z1. I'm considering buying again another z1, 5 years later. call me crazy..

  • Z3 design is very flaw, for the last 3 yrs since day 1 the front and rear screen cracked easily and been replacing it ever since. Other makes is a better buy.

  • sure. update to marshmallow and all good to go

  • i want to buy sony z3 now in this year in 2018, but kitkat i like most in sony ....great battery life, great ui, best ,,,,but i dont want to update the software.....can i buy?

  • kitakt version is old when comparing to 2018 mobiles,,i want to buy this sony z3 which is in kitkat version,,,can i?

  • SONY XZ1, NOKIA 7 PLUS, APPLE IPHONE 8, which is best in battery backup, low heating, best camera, no laggy, everything in heights,,, or should i wait for best of best NOKIA 9, Blackberry GHOST, IPhone SE2,

  • : Bought my Z3 mint condition with Android 6.0 in January for $120 (Canadian). I did a factory reset, got rid of the Sony bloatware added a 64 gig sd card. I watch music videos, take lots of pictures, play lots of music onto my Sony SRS-XB3 via Bluetooth in the back yard. It holds a charge for a long time and Never overheats. I luv the design and the bezels don't bother me (hate the notch) so I'll be keeping this phone for quite some time. None of the new phones have what I want and the Z3 does. Their either missing the 3.5 jack and or radio which I like to listen to a ball game once and a while when I'm out. So if your thinking of getting a Z3 don't hesitate cause it's still an Awesome Cell Phone !!!

  • yeah me too...absolutely good phone. one of the best i have used so far coming from apple 4, 5s, 6, 7, samsung s4, s5 , s6 , s7 the rest are al good but this is my first sony been having it for 3 years...very strong and relaible

  • im using z1 now. WHATSAPP! its works. but better you ask somebody try out and confirm again. really chose phone type. i might get z3 later as well.

  • Amazing phone go for it. I'm using android 6.0.1 latest version. So far so good.

  • are u now using sony z3? if yes, then which os are you using now, actually i want to stick with kitkat, because it is best to look, i dont want to update ,, kitkat ui is nice and kitakt is better in batterylife camera photos in my opinion,, an u say about the battery back up,,and screen on time ,,,

  • Sure! It's a good choice and you can also update your OS to marshmallow. All apps no worries. No heating unless u play games for long time or record video for very long. This is not Z3Plus where the heating is terrible. So go for it. No regrets

  • i want to buy sony z3 on this August , but it is 2014 model, LTE version, kitkat,,,does all apps works in this mobile, whatsapp, fb, etc all apps ....but i am afraiding about heating of this mobile

  • Very good phone

  • kitkat

  • Soby Xperia z3 Which software os is best in battery backup Sony z3 Android 4.4 KITKAT Android 5 0 lolipop Android 6.0 marshmallllow Android 7.0 Nagout. Features not required...only best battery backup i asked u friends

  • Android 7.0

  • Yet present i am using Samsung on5 pro which is decent in all.. I am sony fan..i wanna buy z3 in 2018 August month. So . I love z3 in design and style.. KITKAT os. Clean and good ... Stylish phone

  • sony z3 has best of best design in n all xperia family. and sony gives best battery backup in only and only kitkat os it is old but it is gold . sot is approximately 7-8 hrs.. and heating issues are there but not a problem when we use in low brightness no internet . sony ......from loving...

  • SOny phones has heating issues ..but we have to use in limit as possible in Display brightness, camera , using internet , watching videos ...

  • I bought one just few months! Although the phone is wonderful but I still have concerns about the weak front mirror, and overheating camera!!

  • Never buy a low or mid range Samsung phone. For Samsung only flagships are worth it! Any other will get very slow in few months and won't get updates. Go for the old Premium flagship ! If you do buy the Xperia Z3 tell me how you liked it, thinking of buying one for my brother.

  • Buy Z3 and save your money to buy one of Sony's upcoming flagships.

  • It is still reliable and battery still hold well I'm very happy with it. Still fast, reliable and one of the better older flagship. No issues at all if maintained properly

  • Hi, I love sony as well, but J7P because of the 64 bits processor

  • I don't know what nagout is.

  • how is the battery life camera and over heating in sony z3 after upgraded to nagout?

  • Sony z3 (2014) vs Samsung j7 prime 2 [ 2018 ) which one i have to buy ?

  • can i buy z3 in 2018 August ...i am fan of sony...i need that phone only in kitkat version for best battery life .. can i buy ?

  • z3 is bestest!!!! power!!!!

  • zperia xz better, or Motorola z both pure android better built quality

  • Check if you have an apk that is causing the hot and battery drain problem, i had that problem with a nexus 5, an apk bad optimized was causing the problem. My Z3 with android 6.0.1 work perfectly. I have also a galaxy note 4, this phablet lag with the samsung launcher and has lot of blotware (at&t version). If you install nova laucher the phablet work good, however the battery life isn't the best on the note 4.

  • Yep battery drain and more error. Stay android 5.2

  • Your phone Hot broke?

  • 2017*

  • Sony XZ Premium the beaSt of flagships 2018.

  • S7.

  • Yep, we are on the same boat. But I do not regret.

  • My z3 hot broke do I need a phone. I heard note 4 gets hot a lot. Which is better note 3, note 4, s6, s7 or iphone 6? This is asap pls help me.

  • not sure about the z3 sold on ebay nor seller but if u find a relaible seller just g for this phone u will no regret

  • There is one Xperia Z3 being sold on e-bay, is not that expensive, but, I see many people doesnt recomnd it, its being sold by someone named 01bluemule, i wonder if anyone here has bought that phone , or why they said we shouldnt trust I bought an Xperia T on te past, other seller of course, and even if was quite cheap, was very functional

  • Used this until it breaks to the pieces after I dropped accidentally. The best phone Sony has ever created!

  • If you're not gaming or recording video it won't overheat.

  • Does it overheat even in simple use?

  • Yes

  • yeah superb phone

  • XA2

  • You will hate your decision. Try XA2 or moto z play

  • Buy Sony XA2. It is good enough.

  • I've bought mine with 900 usd. I never regret. It is superb phone.

  • the worst phone i have ever used... -cant install apps on SD card... -camera overheats fast -build in file browser contains fucking ads! jesus christ..i repeat. thats built in containing ads -lots of gimicky apps that will flood you with more ads.. -water ressistance gone after a year because the rubber parts on the connector got loose. -and most of all... contacts get deleted randomly when changing google account. spend lots of money on this garbage.. i bought it when it was recently released. do not buy this overpriced phone.. you will regret it so much

  • In all fairness. My Z3 had broken. Can I try samsung j7 core to replace Z3?

  • i think sony xperia xz is better than sony z3

  • agreed

  • Yes

  • It's a given, newer model w updated specs is always better. But Z3 is a legend of cell and stiL working great here in US.

  • XZ1 newer processor better effiency

  • Just refrain from buying at Ebay, sometimes the products the person sell is either a scam or broken. Might as well buy it from AliExpress, or AMAZON

  • Z3

  • Sony xz1 and sony z3 Which is better for me ? ( Price is not important...i need best mobile with no heating issue....best battery life......)

  • not sure where but if u find one go for it. Damn good phone!!!!!

  • where I can find Z3 100% original, new, genuine, unlocked, momentary? Also with good price. Too hard to find, I want to buy 1.

  • Is xperia z3 docomo still have the same specs and quality? Or overall?

  • Stay away from ebay. Try to find in shops or used one with great condition.

  • I have momentary T2 Ultra Dual, is smart to go to Z3 or XA1 Ultra?

  • Is not problem for you only 8GB internal memory?

  • Friends, where I can find Z3 100% original, new, genuine, unlocked, momentary? Also with good price. Too hard to find, I saw some ebay sellers but I do not know 100% is it genuine or fake, sometime number of positive feedbacks for someone is not always reliable sign to risk.

  • Should I buy the Sony z3 or the m4 Aqua?

  • Z3 of course is best for all

  • XA1 Ultra or Z3? Battery, gaming, camera.. thanks

  • Huh? The camera is GREAT. What are you talking about?

  • How about the front cam. ?

  • When you decide to replace it buy Sony again. It is my honest advise for you.

  • it s a masive phone good in every thing it is masive and very cheap just for 140€ just go for it

  • i have had it for three years and it's still kicking. What i love from Z3 is the softwares inside. (The camera is mediacore though), but its so good to manage your phone, still can't find more interesting replacement for Z3.

  • Seriously my advice is just go ahead and get it. It my be older than those new flagship models but it's reliable and no heat, no lag and works well till current. Truly a good phone to own, Good battery life too. All i can say is take good care of it. No complaints till now. Clear crisp and still fast. Peace of mind and still looks good. Evergreen

  • I have a sony z3 u want to buy 6000nt$

  • how to buy sony xperia z3

  • z3 is best no regret no worries

  • Go for Z3.

  • Mine works good too.

  • i am worrying about to buy a new mobile SONY Z3 2014 or SAMSUNG A5 2017 both are good mobiles but i have to take only one suggest me which is stylish,attartive,smart,good looking, best battery backup,less heating,,???????

  • SONY z3 is the only one and only mobile that never got bad opinions who used it...it is just an a magical device from sony,,the new product is avalable in dubai online shoping sites...whole over the world ....

  • The reason why it is not louder than the SAMSUNG is mainly because of the Hi Res Audio, or known as DSEE HX in Sony's smartphones. Compression of sound indeed makes it sound better; more clarity, bass and surround, but it reduces the volume of the song too. This applies only to its Music app, and Spotify too, and it is obvious if u listen with your headphones on, using the loudspeaker with DSEE HX on wouldn't have any volume decrease at all

  • what u talking abou? not as loud as samsung. I used samsung a3 2106, s5, s6 and all cannot beat z3

  • Z3 was a flagship and is now a very good midrange phone.the screen is superb.but don't buy it if you care about taking selfies.the back camera sypports ISO12800 and records 4K.it has dual HI RES DACs so the audio quality is better but not as loud as the samsung.

  • No the Z3 doesn't...

  • Order new flaps from ebay or aliexpress. They are really cheap. Replace them and enjoy.

  • Not at all

  • Does z3 have heating issue?

  • yes beside this the phone is just great no complains

  • The flap at charging port keeps on popping out which is really annoying. Everything else is good.

  • Yes mine too. Superb phone.

  • Same here. This is one heck of a phone very reliable, good battery life, loud volume, and still fast. No issues and it's awesome phone.

  • My z3 is three years old and still working great would recommend this phone

  • i use this phone for 4 years..and no problem..this phone owsome

  • The best way is to not submerge it underwater even if they state a IP68 rating there, mainly because it is just a rating to show it resist dust and water much better. It is no different from a smartphone without the rating. I have XPERIA Z1 XPERIA Z2 XPERIA Z3 XPERIA Z3+ XPERIA Z5 XPERIA Z5 PREMIUM XPERIA X PERFORMANCE XPERIA XZ XPERIA XZS XPERIA XZ PREMIUM XPERIA XZ1, kept as a collection, and even if I want to clean them, I treated them like my XPERIA X with no rating, I don't submerge it in water, the rating is just to show that the smartphone is sealed more firmly that's why. But of course, even if u have IP68 rating or not, it won't hurt if your front screen got some water on it

  • Sony xperia Z3 or Samsung J3 pro 2017 or Samsung J5 prime? and why?

  • completely agree..one of the best even to date

  • Don't know how many hours as I'm not heavy user or gamer. But battery life seems very good. Performance is super. Camera isn't the best but great. You can buy used one just check it's condition. It is water resistant. But it don't mean you can record video underwater. So be careful. Also I've inserted 128GB micro SD card it works very good. If you want to test it under water make sure you close charging/sim flaps. Don't do it under salt water. It will die.

  • Yes it is true. And here's the information for each model the LTE band they support 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D6603, D6643, D6653, D6616 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6603, D6643, D6653, D6616 4G Network LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (1/2/3/4/5/7/8/13/17/20) - D6603 LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (1/2/3/4/5/7/8/17/20) - D6643 LTE 700 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - D6653 LTE 700 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D6616

  • tysm for replying!

  • may i knw which one doesnt support 4g? i saw that there s a post saying d6653 is an international ver and have 32gb rom, is it true ? will diff model affect the performance of the device ? like battery life, multitasking ,heating prob etc... tysm for replying!

  • how is your z3? is everything running smooth and battery SOT last for how many hours ? and also the water resis function.. thking to buy a z3 bcs heard that it is a beast in android market till now even the phone is almost 4 years old... Is it ok to buy refurbished set bcs i didnt found a new import set for d6603 but only d6653(32gb ver)

  • No difference, except the LTE frequencies. Some of these models can use 4G, while some cannot

  • No difference at all. Go for D6603. I'm almost four year user. So ask any question you want.

  • hi, would like to know the difference between d6603 and d6653, and which one is suitable for asia country? sry for my bad english.

  • Thank you all for your feedback

  • if same price, either z3+ or m9

  • Hands down Z3 is the best.

  • go to z3...if u need best battery life. z3+ has heating issues... if u r a sony fan then u can...otherwise u r wish

  • need help please. i am thinking between this Z3 and Z3+ also htc one M9 or samsung s5

  • Secondary is not good but primary is awesome

  • Yes

  • I I want to use the ps4 remote play APP I can't get it to work on my asus ZenPad 8 so I need a Sony Xperia phone does anyone know if the z3 works with the app

  • Go for it. It is smooth.

  • pls tell more about this phone as i want to buy in one day time

  • Secondary camera isn't good. But you capture a selfie with rear camera. Don't forget about camera button which can capture.

  • well said the specs of this phone even its release on 2014 but still can beat 2017 or 2018 new release phones :) wow AWSOME !!!

  • what do you think about secondary camera? ya you know, now is selfie era, how is the result? because i feel 2.2MP will produce the bad pic, and smaller than quality of another phone.

  • i think it cant upgrade to new android version, only till 6.0 battery life is very poor now...

  • very well said....this z3 is best and trusted

  • If you want to beat your friend's iPhone X or Samsung S8 go for XZ Premium. Otherwise Z3 is great phone till now. Mine works fine.

  • reason is this phone never fail, it still sturdy and solid phone and looks still good and most of all battery is fantastic

  • love this phone !

  • that's my opinion we cannot get one of this anymore, but if you would like to buy this kind of phone then why not the phone that is much better compare to this one ye? like XZ, XZ Premium ?

  • is this thing is already discontinued? how did you say that we couldn't get any one of this anymore?

  • you can only find this phone in any mobile bar (2nd Hand) can't find this brand new lol ;)

  • Good choice and wise decision. This phone rocks. Till date it still perform well. No complaints and in fact it is compatible with some current flagship models

  • : Had Xperia Z for years and luved it but it got broken beyond repair end of 2017. Checked kijiji and almost purchased Xperia XA1 for $200 Canadian (so many listed) but decided on a Xperia Z3 in mint condition, no scratches or marks of any kind. Even came with front and back protectors and a gel case, unlocked of course for $120 Canadian. I installed a 64 gig sd card and removed the bloatware after a factory reset and WoW ! Had it now for 2 months and I'm Extremely Happy ! I use a phone for well phone calls, taking pictures, playing videos and web searching. The Z3 does all that perfectly ! So why bother spending upwards of $400 or even $1000, that makes no sense period. The Xperia Z3 is still a great phone, it might not compare to today's flagship phones but it's still better than most mid-range phones and depending which country your in I bet you can still find them real cheap like I did...

  • Can I still buy a new one here in the Philippines? Where can I find one?

  • Yes, I would like to know also if nougat developer mode is good upgrade from 6.0 for z3

  • Hi just checking if anyone has update their z3 to nougat and if yes did u update thru xperia companion? Any issues after that? Like battery drain? Is it faster? Many thanks in advance

  • Try to adjust your settings.

  • where is the pink spot? what pink spot? mine dont have. is it only yours?

  • one annoying thing about this phone is the pink spot on the camera

  • Yes this Sony model Rocks!

  • Just feel I have to write something so as not to let this mobile be neglected. True legendary phone till today. If well kept and maintained it still works well even during time it was launched till now. Everything works fine, buttery smooth, loud volume, never fails, good camera and last but not least outstanding battery life. Live On The King

  • It depends how much you want to spend. If money isn't issue and you can't wait anymore buy XZ Premium. It is more faster than Samsung S8 and iPhone X and many more.

  • Thank you so much for your feedback. Truly appreciate. If to buy new sony phone which model would u recommend as too many new models and confusing. Thanks again

  • Z3 has better battery life. Less heating. Z3 Plus is running nougat. No USB flap as you can just plug charger. Overall there is little difference between marshmallow and nougat. I suggest you to buy Z3 and save some money to buy new Sony phone after few months.

  • Thank you for your feedback. May i ask why if you don't mind? I'm waiting for few more opinions as most people always say z3 is better but z3 plus is running nougat

  • Z3

  • Need help...i buying this soon but thinking which is better? Z3 or Z3 plus

  • I just bought z3 compact docomo set 3 week ago It has little problem wit this set Network catching is not quite good even it show LTE full bar. Hotspot has problem too U might change a system use a malaysia sis or u losing a hotspot. I think a sony japan set system and network were not suitable wit this region. This is my experience on sony japan set Tq

  • yes. its okay.. ecellent bttery usage

  • Completely agree. Thid phone is best by far. No complaints at all and till now it's running good and even better than some newer model of Sony & samsung. You won't go wrong and wil be very happy and contented with it. Looks is very good sleek, fast and battery life awesome.

  • Just storage capacity is different. Everything is same. But D6603 version is the best. It has only 16GB but it is unlocked version. Go for it.

  • Is there any different for z3 16 and 32gb rom?

  • This is the best phone phone I've ever had. And still using it today. No issues about the phone. Even I had newer models of other brand, still will not change this Xperia z3.

  • Same here, my XPERIA Z3 is still working well and even though I have the newer ones too, I still think XPERIA Z3 is what makes the best smartphone of that particular year

  • Z3.

  • Been looking for a new phone. This (Xperia Z3) or Z3+?

  • Snapdragon 801 not 810.

  • never lag while playing game unless to many app open n running at the same time, phone get hot maybe because the sd810 itself and waterproofing. awesome dual speaker when watching movie u can tell the difference between ur friends Samsung phone that sit on the same table, iam proud of my z3 :)

  • sorry i mean z3 plus/z4 there's no z4 plus Lol

  • Yes it's fast. I have gone to other phones reviews and opinions as i was thinking of getting an additional phone. I have read samsung s7 as i like it but after reading all the users opinions i decide to skip Looked at latest sony handsets and also decide to give it a miss. Check few other models and decide i will stick to my trust reliable xperia z3 , maybe get a used z3 as standby or even a z4 plus. don't think i will consider z3 compact. This z3 is still the best

  • sony xperia z3 is the fastest handset than the htw pai lite

  • still using it till today and no complaints at all...of coz some nitty gritty issues like once in awhile maybe if i try to have few apps on at one time it may just stop awhile but then very rare and also back to normal after few seconds. overall very reliable, stylish, good battery, fast and zippy good resolution and does not look dated even till today. You can still leave it on table and still look great. TRUE LEGEND

  • One of the best phone i have used, smart good looking phone

  • Legend phone.

  • Yes this is truly an amazing phone and I am still loving it every minute till now. It's fast smooth and nice looking with excellent battery strength. A bit of heat is ok...normal with all phones.

  • I have Sony Xperia Z 3 I'm using this phone from last one year it's very good overall but there is one issue in phone when ever i use wifi my device feel hot

  • Buy Z3 D6603 version. It has 16GB storage but you can insert 128GB micro sd card and it is enough I think.

  • I,m considering to buy z3 32g (docomo set), is it ok guys?hope you'll could give some advice...tq

  • Thanks to you and all z3 fans

  • You can buy new original LCD with frame for sony xperia z3 with this link. It's same as original working excellent.

  • Go to aliexpress.com

  • For me still my ALL TIME favorite phone. I will not change till i see something similar. Good screen, good battery, fast and nice looking. Just love it

  • Update to M, Reset cache if you have already M, not working? Reset factory. Warm is normal for z3 which has good GPU

  • Drop my z3, lcd cracked. Is there anyome have link to buy original lcd, please, because the rest parts is still good

  • Totally agree...i have 2 latest sony model but keep using this one excellent battery and smooth and fast

  • Excellent Sony cell phone!!

  • Yes i agree with you...it all depends how one use the phone. This phne is still good even after 3years

  • After almost 3 years of usage, it's time to give this phone the credit it deserves. It's a pretty decent phone, I have to say. It's best pros are the battery life and snappy performance. As for the cons with everyday usage, camera makes the phone overheat, very slippery and very fragile digitiser of the display. Rate 9/10

  • Its called Great SONY tech and Quality!

  • its having Camera Heating issue . Error " Temperature is raising and close automatically " still there is no solution for this from Sony Itself :( :(

  • Mine is 3 years old. No problems at all.

  • Perfect phone for 2 years max, after that the phone begings to fail, like battery draining and screen flickering. That killed mine, now its useless.

  • This is truly one of the best even till now. I simply love this phone and find it can beat alot of 2017 phones

  • This was the best Sony phone I ever had.

  • If you aren't gamer don't worry.

  • It does get warm and not hot, if u spend 30 minutes playing games of course, besides, that is normal for all smartphones

  • NO Unless long usage like playing games...anyway all phones heat up

  • is the phone get hot easily?

  • Yes it is!

  • Dont worry that' is come with the protector. U have purchased a very reliable and good phone. Truly amazing phone even in this time an can beat alot of other newer models hands down

  • Legend phone till now works perfectly.

  • of course go n google dont be lazy

  • yes

  • Is conference call or call switch available on z3

  • yes its standard

  • I'm a new user of z3, when I check the box it does not say that it comes with screen protection out of the box, but when I look closer I can see there is some kind of a slim protectors on both sides of the phone out of the box. Does anyone else had pre-installed protection screen when they got their new z3 or I'm just wrong?

  • this is still a very reliable and good phone. so is the z3 plus. in my opinion battery drain i have experienced so far is normal. this model, samsung s5 and htc one m8 in those day still reliable until today

  • Every phone have background usage. nonetheless it will decrease slowly.

  • We just had tested Emergency Cell Boradcastg in New Zealand. However my test phone which is a sony Xperia Z3 did not receive it. When I check for system updates it says it is updated already. Is my phone emergency cell broadcast ready? Do I need to upgrade or install a software to make this feature work.

  • sorry i mean after 24 hours it drop to 65 per cent not 30 hours

  • Can i ask you something? Just to make sure. My z3 battery fully charged to 100per cent but i dont use it. after 3 or 4 hours it drop to 95 per cent. i leave it on standby and after 30 hours it xompletely drop to 65 per cent even without using. is this normal? thanks in advance. any body has the same problem?

  • Sony Mobile were at their... "highest peak" with this one. The best smartphone Sony has ever created, pure and simple. Close 2nd would be the XZ Premium for me. Absolutely loved the OmniBalance design language, so beautiful, sharp, and elegant... Here's hoping Mirai will be even better!

  • That's true is a legend, Im still using it

  • This phone truly a LEGEND till today, even beat newer models hands down including new sony models

  • Mine worked good but because of too many scratches I've ordered new one and an service worker replaced it for me.

  • It's funny you should ask that. The rubber on the inside port cover broke and I couldn't close it properly. It was an easy fix, I just ordered a new one from eBay, pulled the old one out and replaced it. That was about a month ago.

  • yes ne of the best till today, smooth, fast, responsive, great battery life, good camera and most of all loud

  • Newer tech? Are you kidding me? Sony XZ Premium destroyed your newer tech S8 iPhone X and more phones.

  • You're welcome.

  • you alright...thanks mate..

  • Haha all your info is misleading and why would buy a Sony of thus age and try to compare with newer tech!! Hehe

  • I've not faced any problems with that. Just open and close carefully. Even if they break you can order them from Ebay with cheap price.

  • Bro...how about the cover flapp port charging...it is still all right...i hear about this phone...the cover flap will be loose if used couple of time...we have to open the cover flap every time...we charge..is that true?

  • I bought sony Z3 this week. My assessment is as follows: 1. It is Androif 6.0.1 2. cameras are of very poor quality. The 20.7 MP rear camera is purplish when taking indoors shots. I haveadjusted all the settings but still cannot. compare to inferior 13MP cameras. 3. It overheats very much especially the upper part near the camera. 4. Too many sony apps. 5. The phone feels sturdy. 6.

  • ringing volume is low but everything else works fine

  • I've been using the Z3 for almost 2 years now, and it still functions as well as the day I bought it. It's fast, smooth and really stands the test of time.

  • Yes!!!

  • well there is xz1 in full hd screen

  • Best phone ever

  • I cant take it by no words to tell but I must because this phone is so great. After 4 years of using it the only downgrade was loosening of frame front and back but I manage to fix it superglue. I just lost magnet port but everything is awesome. No overheating. No self restart. No software problem. The battery is superb. Camera is great. It can stand time.

  • Mine too. Great amazing awesome superb fast smooth perfect excellent fantastic phone.

  • Superb phone I am using till 2 years ago, this phone running without lacking.

  • Sony is incomparable. You can't compare Japanese giant with other craps.

  • I have this phone for 2 years now and it is as fast and stable as the first day I bought it. The specifications are up to todays standards. And with every software update the phone got even better with added features and battery optimizations. Sony don't cripple older phones to force you into buying new ones. When you own a Sony Xperia flagship and learn all the features that your device is capable of doing then you will realize what you were missing out.

  • Z3 is superb phone.

  • The last true smartphone.

  • Every Sony phone is good. If you aren't gamer battery isn't issue and it won't heat. Z3 can heat as well. Waiting for next flagship.

  • The XZ premium has an octa-core CPU so it's more stuttery by default, the 4x2.45 GHz half of the CPU is as fast as the Z3's but the XZ premium also has a 4k screen which is useless on a phone (unless you use a VR setup) and it drains the battery almost 40% faster and slows down the CPU (also heats up faster) so no. the 2014's Z3 is still the best Sony phone.

  • True.

  • Thus a beaSt of flagship by Sony!!!

  • D6653

  • Which model no. Is best in z3?

  • Yes Z3 is very smooth. But XZ Premium is the fastest phone of 2017.

  • yes bro totally agree the z3 rules....it is the ultimate and no other sony xperia come close to it not even the newer flagships. In fact many has also agreed that z3 is smoother and more fluid than z5. i don't know about this but personally im using a z3 and the z5 don't appeal to me

  • With a quad-core 2.5 Ghz cpu the Z3 beats ALL Sony phones that came after it (so far).

  • With a quad core 2.5 Ghz cpu it is faster and more efficient than any Xperia phone that came after the Z3. It truly is a shame how consumer ignorance and marketing for useless "octa core" has crippled the Android phone performance smh.

  • Hi can any one help me when I switch off 📴 the data connection of my z3 I'm facings the signal 📶 problem my phone loose the signals

  • Z3 is great phone. Mine works fine two years now.

  • z3 is smoother than z5 and has much better battery life z5 does throttle a lot and will have reduced performance, and it didn't really get much love from sony, it is unoptimized too. if i were you i would buy z2( better display) if i could find a new unit, else z3 is the way to go

  • Z3 is smooth too. Go for it.

  • My z5 died two weeks ago and i am planning on buying an xz1 2-3 months later so i am getting the z3 for temporary use so is it as smooth as z5 or it stutters Ps. I found my z5 to be smoother then my friends s7 and i got an sot of 5.5 hours

  • yes battery is really good thumbs up

  • So far i have xperienced battery life is awsome against all mobiles of other Android cellular companies.

  • They're no buttons they're two gold contacts, that can be used for a Magnetic Charging Dock. I used to have the First Xperia that came out and my micro USB port broke and couldn't be bothered getting it mended so just used the dock. This Z3 has the same functon. It's goood if you don't want to be undoing the waterproof flap all the time, or like me lessen the chances of braking your micro USB port, which is easy to do if you stick your chargiing cable upside gow a few times.

  • There are 3 buttons on the right side: power, volume up/down, and camera. There are not buttons on the left.

  • What is the button on the left side? I wanna know what it's for

  • Sony is the best, but if you want a phone without bezels please go to Xperia ZL

  • I'm using Sony Xperia Z3 it's a good overall just the front camera 🎥 is not better but the rear camera is absolutely awesome

  • I'm using Sony Xperia Z3 it's a good overall just the front camera 🎥 is not better but the rear camera is absolutely awesome

  • Front camera is shit. Rear camera is great.

  • Which of the two cameras are much more clear?

  • z3 has official nougat upgrade but only developer preview, I haven't installed so I don't know if the battery is better than on marshmallow. I've seen on youtube that the performance on nougat is maybe the same, but nobody is saying anything about the battery life.

  • Motorola phones are bloatware free too. But you are right. My two years old Z3 works fine till now.

  • agree with you...i think this is one of the best everything is great and i like it very much

  • This phone is great, great size, great performance, great screen, great camera, great UI design (friendly user interface), and it has fast charging (docomo version). Unlike Samsung and other vendor, it has almost no bloatware so it saves your memory and increase its performance. If there is a problem, I find it only on the battery. After it got upgraded to Marshmallow, the overall performance are superb. But the battery is draining slightly faster when data connection is On, and more when you're online. No heating problem except it got warmed when playing certain games. I recognize, some games or apps are simply "badly coded" and some are "well build". Those badly coded ones will make your phone (any phone) warmed up or in some case heated up. The point is, Z3 battery performance is lower after the upgrade. I hope, it can get update to nougat or higher. I really love this phone, this phone is almost perfect l. The keyword is "almost", because nothing is perfect.

  • It is enabled by default. Just connect a device with USB OTG.

  • Xperia z3 D6603 Mm 6.0.1 how to enable USB Otg please guide me thanks

  • from which place you bought the phone..?

  • Did SONY fix the pink spot problem while taking picture using rear camera???

  • Hi to all I'm back. My Z3 got the paste loosen up the back and front cover but I managed to put super glue and now still great after 3 years of usage.

  • XPERIA XA1 definitely. Even if it is a mid-end smartphone, the performance is almost the same as XPERIA Z3 since newer smartphones already surpassed XPERIA Z3's level. Taking photos definitely the main attraction for XPERIA XA1. It takes better photos with lesser noise and u will not regret buying XPERIA XA1 :)

  • Sony won't let you to format as internal. But you can transfer your apps to SD card.

  • i'm missing the "format as internal memory" option can someone help me ho can i turn my sd card as internal memory may be using other way, or tell me what's wrong with my phone?

  • got my Z3 today~ might do factory reset and small tweak before using it

  • Buy Z3. I've bought one three years ago. It works very good.

  • I think I will go for Z3, hope in 2k18 Sony made great improvement because I dont see much meant to buy XZ1 or XZP over Z3 for now except it's newer OS

  • Do not buy LG G3. Terrible phone I changed battery but still reboots

  • did docomo devices is god to buy or not?

  • Go for XZ Premium if money isn't issue. Z3 isn't that bad. Even android 4.4 supports all apps and games. So android 6.0.1 is superb version to work with.

  • Should I buy this or XZ Premium? Might use it for playing game (currently using iPhone SE), I dont care about the Camera, I mean would it worth for now (2017 Q4) to use Android 6.0 which is the last update (CMIIW) for gaming? I afraid soon Android 6.0 is unusable to Play games in short time... (I never use Android for almost 4 years so I dunno is 6.0 is lack of apps or no)

  • Xa1, it uses the same module as in Z5

  • Right choice man. I've bought mine with almost 1000 USD. Excellent phone.

  • Hi! Is the xperia z3 better than xperia xa1? Which one takes better photos?

  • OK.. Where do I begin? I am not the kind of people who writes reviews here, but after I bought this phone I felt that I have to. long story short, this device is AMAZING. I got my Z3 a week ago, my galaxy s5's screen was acting Strang, so I needed something reliable. I was about that close to get a galaxy s7 for 420$, and suddenly I ran into this z3 in some random mobile shop. This phone was the docomo version, white, almost not used with a very tiny dent into the upper frame. I got it feeling like gambling cause my last experience with Sony wasn't great. It was on 5.0.1 lollipop and yes what I was afraid of was there, HEAT 🔥. But the good news it was unlocked and I got a bunch of updates both from Android and Sony, during that process, I was able to fry an egg on the back of the phone. I spent almost the whole night updating and fixing the phone settings. I checked the android version and it was 6.0.1 marshmallow. I made a hard reset and restarted the phone and it was GOD.. A whole new phone, fast, fluid, beautiful and no heating issues whatsoever. OK I don't play games at all so I don't know about that. Anyway, as there's no perfect phone there are few cons, no stamina mode after the update, can't have an icon in the quick settings for choosing among general, silent or vibration like all the other phones in the market. YES the battery is draining faster than before cause I tested that before updating to marshmallow. But definitely not drastically, the battery life is still better than all the phones I owned before. But all those cons aren't a deal breaker. It's worth updating to have a wonderful device. The camera is good day and night. But not better than the new galaxies. I like the vibrant ( oversaturated) colores in Samsung cameras. The Xperia cameras are a little dull but who cares. And the icing on that cake 🎂, I got this powerhouse with only 120$. Dropped it twice on the floor and nothing happened, thank God.

  • How the Shutter speed ?

  • Try factory reset via xperia companion, it may help

  • My Sony Xperia Z3 randomly reboots once or twice everyday. Upon checking Diagnostics, most are System Incidents. I am using D6653 model and OS 6.0.1 Please help me. I don't know how to fix this problem. Thank you

  • Go for it.

  • just go for z3 dont listne to g2 g3 whatever either this z3 or smasung s5

  • I gonna have you Z3. Love You so much

  • Samsung s5 will be fine. (3gb of ram)

  • Z3 of course. Mine is three years old. Still working fine. Battery life is super. Performance is smooth and fast.

  • go for lg g2.,g2 is better than g3

  • LG G3 You kidding???? Either this Z3 or Samsung s5

  • Go for lg g3

  • Hi hope someone can help me. I am deciding to buy z3 but cannot make up my mind which phone to buy...some say samsung S5 some say LG g3 and some say htc one M8 I plan to use for long term maybe another 2 years or so as on budget. Please somone can help. Especially battery. Thanks so much

  • Ofcoz sony z3 bro you cnnot compare high spec with mid range... And very smooth android ui from other predessesor phone company

  • Hey dude I've already bought Z3 two years ago. Buy other brand? Lol are you kidding me? No any phone can compete with Sony.

  • Superb phone. Mine works very good even after two years.

  • it is combination of samsung galaxy s8 and iphone 6s

  • Totally agree. This is the best till now. I seriously think it can beat some of the flagship phones of 2017 hands down. No issues at all. Just have to be more careful with the back which is glass so a case will be good. Together with screen protector. Those who drop the phone and complain fragile pls do the necessary precaution.

  • Worst phone ever made by Sony. Self cracking screens, water failures, terrible battery life, terrible camera, laggy phone etc, etc. Buy another brand.

  • Z3 in 2017 is still a great phone, with no lagging and great performance, great battery and great build quality, if you like glass on the back. I'm a user of z3 and iphone at the same time, and it is still a phone that is better in performance of many other phone brands and their models even in 2017. I don't know if newer xperia will survive the test of time, and be great even after 4 years, but sony maybe are the #1 at optimizing hardware and software, and to remind that I use iphone and it's just propaganda that iphone is best, they are mediocre at best, but the people are already brainwashed to only believed what marketing propaganda tells them what to believe.

  • Sony xperia z3 is good phone or not. According to u

  • ?

  • Z3 is best and how many movies does it support

  • Yes USB OTG is supported. Ask any question about Z3 if you have some.

  • Bro please reply, Sony Xperia Z3 Does Support Usb OTG Answer Please I want to buy this phone.

  • sony xperia z3 can support otg please !!! reply i want to buy it

  • Try to upgrade to android marshmallow 6.0.1 with Xperia Companion.

  • Isn't XPERIA Z3's latest version ANDROID 6.0.1? Did u check for software updates? There is no reason why the smartphone cannot update. Since it is released a few years ago with the latest software already available a few years ago so updating it wouldn't be a problem. If it is a problem maybe get a Sony mid-end smartphone like XPERIA XA1 or XPERIA XA1 ULTRA?

  • I use my Xperia z3 from 1 year but it's still in old version 4.4.4 now I want to upgrade my phone

  • Lol

  • Come and see my Z3 now which is two years old but looks like new. No crack or any other annoying things. Can't you just buy a good strong case?

  • Read what I wrote carefully. I never said sitting on my phone. Every phone bends? None of my other phones have had any physical defects to date. And I have used them heavily. By your logic, it's sounds like you accept crap products as long as Sony's name is slapped on it. Let's not become the Sony equivalent to Apple fanboys.

  • I never store my smartphone in my back pocket. There's never been a problem having my other premium smartphones in my front pockets. Only my Z3. And I am extremely pedantic when it comes to my tech gear. Especially my smartphones. Look, I get it that you're a fan of the Z3 but that doesn't mean you can turn a blind eye to the ACTUAL problem that a lot of Z series users have experienced through the years. Even Sony admitted that the rear glass is not the same quality and material as the front glass. Consider yourself one of the fortunate ones to have made it this far without cracks.

  • If that is the case then why would u put your smartphone on the place that u know u are going to sit on?

  • Phone's design? You can use transparent case. Sit on phone? Lol every phone will crack or bend.

  • No, the glass is NOT durable if it can crack while sitting in one's pocket. The complaints have nothing to do with dropped phones. Besides, a case is an optional accessory. There are a lot to users who appreciate the esthetic beauty of a phone's design.

  • Glass is durable. But it can crack if you drop your phone. Use case to protect it.

  • Lucky you. But the fact of the matter is that Sony used poor materials for the rear glass of the Z series in order to cut corners. A shame really.

  • Mine never cracked.

  • I'm using it two years. Mine never cracked.

  • Z3 cracks the back cover all the time. Stupid phone. Yes, it cracked again.

  • Saying of the waterproffing part about warning, fyi every smartphone actually have that precaution, to warn u to make the ports dry before charging. Sony is trying to be much more user friendly, thats why. While other smartphone companies doesn't give a damn about waterproofing precautions, they just said it is waterproof without any precautions, which will cause some clumsiness for some people. The reason why they have waterproofing, is because the seals of the smartphone are better seal than non-waterproof smartphones, which gives them a rating of waterproofing

  • Better to buy new Sony phone instead of that crap produced by HMD.

  • Waterproofing is such a gimmick. How clumsy does one have to be? Besides, even Sony themselves admitted that the Z3 is not entirely waterproof and warned users not to use the phone underwater. Nokia 6 all the way. Better specs and updated Android.

  • I already have a z3 bro.i hope to buy a nokia 6 thats why i asked.

  • nokia 6 vs z3 go with z3 its water proof the rest of specs are equal expect finger print

  • Go with the Nokia 6. Basically any phone created in 2017 - even the budget models - will blow the Z3 out of the water. Newer specs and support for newer OS and firmware versions help too.

  • Sony.

  • Nokia 6 vs Sony z3 whats the best phone????

  • Every model have a pair of earphones...really? That's common sense

  • Hey guys I just want to clear this, what code or model number of this phone that has an earphones?

  • Get the J7, it's newer and has better specs.

  • Thankz...

  • Z3 is flagship. Go for it. It is better.

  • galalxy j7 pro vs xperia z3 which to prefer... suggest plz ..

  • Ok bro thankz.

  • Maybe. Check people's reviews or comments before buying from online shops.

  • Ok.but is there fake screens also?

  • Replace your screen. Everything will be fine.

  • And also theres a huge crack on screen.that part get heated a lot.why is that?

  • My z3 was fallen down.:( now above half of the screen not working,below half working well.is there a soln to solve this without replacing a screen?

  • D6603 or D6643 or D6653 or D6616. Model number must be one of this codes.

  • Rear camera is great. Front camera is average. You can get two days battery life if you aren't gamer or photographer.

  • Dear how is the battery timing and Camera Result

  • I used Sony (Ericcson) phones from the start of cellphones and later on the XPERIA. My wife used one for 8 years and thought it was stolen and got another Sony. I never experienced any problems even with heavy usage. I never mistreated the phones. After almost 2 years I dropped my XPERIA Z3 accidentally. There was a problem with the screen that came loose. I lost some of the functions but I could still use it for about for 2 months. I handed in for repairs 2 weeks before the Warranty expired. It was repaired completely within about 7 days. In the mean time I used a Galaxy A3 2017 so I could compare and was able to choose between the two phones. My choice was for the XPERIA Z3. Their service was excellent and I was constantly informed on the progress of repairing process. That is why I prefer Sony.

  • Tell me anyone plz how to differ between original and fake sony xperia z3,,is there any code or any other process..Kindly help

  • Go for Z3. I'm using it two years. Superb phone.

  • Thank you sir

  • RANKING BY BEST ON THE TOP: 1st: XPERIA Z3 2nd: GALAXY S5 3rd: LG G3 4th: HTC ONE M8 Right now u are choosing the smartphones around the year 2014. And as what I heard of that year, XPERIA Z3 was the most heard smartphone and is also the best smartphone for that year, because of the camera, the performance and RAM, and plus the design was the most premium and simplistic ever made; as if it looks like it is from 2015. Get the XPERIA Z3.

  • Good day Sir.... to ask you as I am getting a 2nd hand phone. I don't know which to buy some say Sony Xperia Z3 some say Samsung S5, and even recommend S6 and S7. i am tight budget and so far i see LG G3 is affordable. Can you suggest? Of cause I will not hold you responsible. My budget I have option to go for Samsung S4 or smasung 5 sony Z3 HTC One M8 or LG G3. Or maybe anyone can rank them as 1st, 2nd and so on for these 4 models Z3 Samsung S5 HTC one m8 and Lg g3

  • Ya man. Touch issue |-O

  • Is sony Xperia z3 docomo is better than sony xperia z3 international?

  • I had used it since 2014. Pros : Awesome stereo speaker, amazing screen ppi scale, great speed with 3GB RAM (no lag), Sony has build in Music player, Video player, and also Playstation connection, quick charging, high battery capacity. Cons : touch & vibrate issue

  • My phone screen touch is kinda glitchy. I went to a technician mobile yesterday and they say the problem was the lcd screen. Should i replace it?

  • Vibration not working

  • Go into the display settings and enable Glove Mode. This should increase the screen sensitivity. Regards, XZ3

  • Im using D6603 z3. Great phone. But somehow,I kinda dissappointed with the sensitivity of screen touch. Sometime i gotta press harder to type a message. Help.

  • You're welcome.

  • Well, it's finally happened. MY Z3 fell apart. The front screen glass has almost totally fallen off due to the glue dissolving. I immediately contacted my operator and received a new Huawei P10 in two business days. After one week of heavy use, I must say that the P10 is the BEST phone I've ever owned! And I have owned nothing but flagship smartphones from most manufacturers - even iPhone models! I'm not here to bash Sony like some other posters have but I must admit that I have had issues with the Z3. It didn't age well in my honest opinion. Anyway, I will be moving on to the Huawei forum. I am done with Sony. It was great being on this Z3 forum and reading posts from all you great members. Thanks for the 3 years! Be well! :)

  • XPERIA Z3 is definitely better than the other smartphone

  • Ok bro thnz a lot

  • It is like serial number. It will help you to differ original and fake.

  • Thnku very much.but if u can tell me whats this code?why this is only in original btry?

  • Make sure it have written this code in the middle of battery - LIS1558ERPC

  • Thnz bro.Then how can i identify its a fake or a original one?

  • Replace it. But make sure you buy original battery not fake one.

  • Thnx what about below decision

  • My phone drains ma battery quickly before it starts blinking red led.so I decide to replace a new battery. Is it a good decision friends? ???

  • What about replacing a new battery? ?????bcz my. Bcz it drains battery very quickly. Replacing a new battery is ok???

  • Try to repair software with Xperia Companion.

  • My red led flashes when connected to charger? ??kept it about 12hours plugging to charger but it always flashes red led and cannt switch on plzZzzz help me friends.

  • Z3 for sure. It is better.

  • is sony z3 or htc one m8 better? Which to go for

  • I compare S5 with Z2. Not Z3. Z3 is legend phone.

  • all an life, Z3

  • You cant compare z3 with s5. The only advantage of s5 is having ir blaster for controlling the TV. Otherwise, z3 is much much better.

  • S5 is comparable with Z2. Z2 is better. But Z3 is much much much better. Go for it. Just use case and screen protector to avoid scratches.

  • Hi what would u suggest Get the samsung s5 or xperia z3? Some say s5 is crap

  • Is anyone using nougat developer mode on this device, I'm curious if is better than marshmallow 6.0 on battery and performance. Should I install it?

  • Camera quality isn't different. You won't lose any files after upgrade. But it is recommended to factory reset after update. Also android 6.0.1 is more lightweight and very smooth. Also many bloatware (preinstalled apps that you don't need) removed.

  • When you upgraded your phone to android 6.0 did it lose some things in the phone and compared to the camera pictures which produces best pictures, is it with the android 4.4.4 or 6.0?

  • Did your phone lose anything after the upgrade of android Ku

  • the only good mediatek processor i know is meditatek helio x30

  • I've my Z3 two years now. Yes mediatek sucks.

  • Really? Yes XPERIA XA is newer but seriously, MEDIATEK P10 is the worst processor for those who want performance currently. If u go see the speed test, u will know what I am saying, the processor is lagging behind other midrangers in bootup time, it takes like (I don't know, around 3min?) When loading apps are the worst. XPERIA Z3 can do better than that with better camera and also waterproof rating. From what u are saying I am guessing u are that kind of person who buys smartphones without knowing if the performance is good or not, u just buy it because it is new, AM I RIGHT?

  • XPERIA Z3 have better performance than XPERIA XA. 3GB RAM compared to 2GB RAM. If u don't mind having ANDROID 6.0.1 as the latest version on your smartphone then getting XPERIA Z3 wouldn't be a problem

  • What is difference between docomo and international versions ?

  • You're welcome. Also my comment will help you. It is 12th comment in this page.

  • thank you for your advice :)

  • If you don't mind that Z3 won't get nougat buy Z3.

  • do you have experience using xperia XA?i like XA design but resolution of display just HD, not FHD.

  • thank you for your opinion :)

  • Sorry I don't have any number or skype account. You can write some questions here.

  • You don't care about your phone. That's why you have issues.

  • Tot this is a dual speaker smartphone. Been having a hard time to hear the sound for incoming call. Its so tiny. And worst,the magnet dock charger dont work no more. Anyone please help to explain.

  • How can i speak to you privately? Coz i would like to ask some other questions about this phone

  • Can anybody here tell me why this phone gain so much hits for such old model? I'm asking this question since I have mine for primary phone since 2015. As per now here are the problems: -Broken charging flap cover (not big deal) -NFC fault -partial touchscreen inoperative (some weeks ago) -won't charge (just now) I've been comfortable using this phone ever since.. Only if the last 3 mentioned problems didn't occur I will keep using this phone. -D

  • z3 is older but better than XA in my opnion i have a Z2

  • Buy it. Make sure battery life is 80% or more. Don't configure your settings. Upgrade to android 6.0.1 marshmallow first. It is the latest and smoothest version. Less heating and no lag. After upgrade wipe cache partition: (when phone is on press and hold down the volume UP key and power button until you feel it vibrate). It will vibrate 3 times very quickly and shut down the phone. Turn on it after 10 seconds. After that factory reset it. When it is done configure your settings and update all apps. When you've done all this tasks it will have low battery life. Charge it again. Enjoy... If you have any questions ask me.

  • Both are good. Z3 is a bit older. Buy XA.

  • i want to buy between xperia Z3 or XA, which is the one good?

  • mehn how far my games issue?

  • Thank you very much; And as you have said you have Z3, is it good for me to upgrade the phone to android 6.0 when i buy it? Coz i fear when i upgrade to the latest version of it, it may lose some things that it had previously

  • Both are good phones but will heat when gaming or using camera. Also they are fragile you must use case. Z3 is the best phone you can buy. Z2 isn't bad. Z3+ had serious heating issues but heating reduced after updates. Go for Z3. Superb phone. I'm using mine two years. Performance is smooth. Rear camera is good. Front camera is average. Battery life is great. Everything works. If you can buy any phone from newer models Sony X series buy it.

  • D6633 is dual sim.

  • S5? Crap phone

  • single sim of course

  • I really want to buy Sony smartphone, between; Z2 Z3 Z3+ Which is the best and which doesn't have many cons/ disadvantages and mainly which doesn't overheat at the back

  • S5? Lol Z3 is much better than that crap.

  • get samsung s5 trustworthy and powerful not that xperia z3 no good its also good but fragile and some standard problems.

  • D6633 is dual sim version. D6603 is the version with single sim.

  • is it dual sim are single sim

  • Both will work in Indonesia. Buy D6603 version. It is the best version.

  • hi can someone please help me which one is for 4G INDONESIA is it D6603 or D6653 ?

  • No it is original. Mine is D6603 too. It is the best international version.

  • mine is D6603, is it fake?

  • My Xperia Z3 has lost all vibration. The ringtone ring volume is also very low despite having turned the vibration and highest volume on setting. Anyone with a similar challenge? Please assist.

  • Go to YouTube. You will find how to do it. If it won't work you have fake phone or clone. Go to settings - about phone ---- what's your phone model? D....?

  • my friend, when it is powering on LED notification doesnt lights, i even press the volume up several times when it is powering on but nothing happens.

  • Well XPERIA X is a better one

  • Turn off your Xperia Z3: press power key and select “power off” or press and hold power key for a few moments. Power on your device and when the LED notification lights turn on press several times Volume Up or Volume down buttons. At the end, your Xperia Z3 will be rebooted into recovery mode.

  • Z3 chipset Snapdragon 801 don't support android 7. So no android 7 for Z3.

  • Both are perfect. But if you want more compact and durable phone with android 7 go for X.

  • Z3.

  • oh God, i finally find that my z3 also dont do a recovery mode, what big garbage i own, is there any other advice?? i got angry with this phone.

  • Everyone can u tell me, weather z3 Can update to 7.0 or not?

  • Z3 or xperia x which one is good!plz tell..

  • Hey guys Which one better z3 or z3 plus?

  • SD card won't matter. I think your internet network will cause issues. Try to do something with it.

  • man i did fatory data reset but still the problem last, i v downloaded *Asphalt Airborne* and it can't connect to get game's data, same as *spideman*, or is it that i have no SD card in phone?? or?

  • 1) Go to recovery mode 2) Wipe cache partition 3) Wipe data and factory reset 4) Try your games again

  • Any phone may have some issues. Buy other brand? Lol. Skip most stable Sony phones and buy other craps? My Z3 works fine. I think you must replace your screen.

  • Plz can somebody help me to fix the problem about gaming?! -After that I upgraded my z3 to marshmallow games which played by internet connection are no longer connecting. Same to new downloaded games which download their files themselves ain't no longer connecting. Does any one tell me how I can fix it???

  • Hi, bought this phone in April 2015. Performed superbly. I loved it so much. Until recently, the screen is unable to detect my fingerprints at some spots. And it is getting worse by day. So disappointing. Previously, I bought Xperia S and it still up and running for almost 5 years already!!! I have read online that the digitizer for Xperia Z3 is the most common fault. Why wold Sony degrade their phone dramatically? I am so gonna buy phones from other brands after this.

  • But if you aren't gamer it won't heat.

  • 6 hours of screen on time stamina mode on

  • This is a solid phone, after 2 years of abuse and only a silicone case to protect it (yes, I didn't use a screen protector).. It still looks brand new, and it spends its days in a pocket with change and keys. If I had one complaint about it, it would be that it tends to run a little hot when playing games. Definitely worth considering if you're in the market for a cheap quick used/refurbished Android phone.

  • I guess that guy doesn't even know how to take care of his phone LMAO

  • This is phone not fish for you. Buy case and screen protector to avoid scratches and cracks.

  • buy xz or xzs.

  • Totally agree with you. I cannot recommend this phone anymore due to the shoddy materials used for the rear glass which cracks without any trauma performed on it. And I am also getting the yellow discoloration on the left side of the front screen. This is due to the adhesive which holds the glass in place melting after prolonged heat exposure. You guys can love this phone all you want but I have moved on to better manufacturers. Sony will never be a leading force in the phones market. They are only successful with the Playstation 4.

  • Phone is ok - battery lasts long enough thanks to stamina mode and you can do with it pretty much anything you can do with any good phone. But the outfit is a disaster. The back - so called glass, is actually a common and stupid plastic which eventually breaks. Of course, you can change it, with another plastic back which will crack again. And again. And again. And when it cracks, you cant make a decent photo anymore if you have to use the flash. Even after you change it. I always changed it in a professional shop, but the problem still persists. And about waterproof... Is a joke. Maybe when is new. After a while, the rubber which surrounds the USB cap will go away and the USB cap will not close anymore. And of course, after you change the back one time, is not waterproof anymore. I wish I chosed better 2 years ago.

  • I m currently using xperia xa should I replace xa with Z3?

  • Go for Z3. Superb phone. Mine is two years old. Ask me any questions you have.

  • Should i go for Xperia Z3 or Lg G3?

  • Why it denies to play havy games with caches, it only say a problem... download could not be completed, what can I do?

  • Reset your mobile, some time it will solution

  • What made you say that?

  • hy guys me my z3 is only showing that light wen charging but its not switch on what could be the prob coz i hv never dropd it or anythng

  • im using z1 mini and never update my application . only whatsapp u must update or alse can't use. just live it until it won't work only I will update.

  • try to keep it cool down may be 10 to 15 minute after use and shut down. only put it on charge. might increase battery life time. im using z1 mini.

  • Downloading the ROM must have these few steps to succeed. 1. Root your phone 2. Unlock bootloader 3. Download the ROM u want 4. Use Sony flashtool All of these are the summary of getting a ROM installed. Go to YouTube there are tutorials there. Did u missed the unlock bootloader step?

  • Hi everyone! What flashlight app can trigger using our shutter button... Thanks 😊

  • Don't kill your phone man. Use it with marshmallow. It is smooth with it.

  • I dont understand how to do it, even google cant help. Been tried once root my Z3 and its failed just getting botloop instead

  • Go for lineage os 14.1

  • anyone getting Nougat update?

  • Yea, I'm 167. It is important to me to have a full day with GPS, bluetooth and whatsapp. Is it OK with Compact? Does it get some lagging after a time? I mean I usually install some limited number of applications, like browser, Waze, Whatsapp, and MS Word and Excel. My S5 currently uses Marshmallow and have got very laggy - even after factory reset... Thanks

  • Legend phone. I will keep it more years. Try to update it with Xperia companion using your PC or laptop.

  • i try but marshmallow software give this msg you device is not compatible ....please help what is solution for cool this mobile i realyy love soney z3

  • please any one advise my soney z3 heat up some i like soney z3 but i wnat to solve this issue ,,,

  • I have them both. I prefer the compact one, it fits better in my palm, and can use it with one hand. Im 170cm btw.

  • Less heating after marshmallow update.

  • u dont have this phone becoz u lie. this phone no hot u want cool mobile put in ice box Lol

  • I have relatively small hand. What's your opinions regarding Z3 Compact vs Z3. I'm not in games, but mobile data, bluetooth and navigation.

  • My phone 📱 is hot please give me some suggestion I want cool mobile because I really love Sony but now I am facing this problem after 5 month soney z3

  • I meant the Z3. Thanks for the answer.

  • Emm u mean the XPERIA Z3+? XPERIA Z3 doesn't heat at all unless u got XPERIA Z3+ with the processor that is notorious of overheating. So which phone u mean? XPERIA Z3 or XPERIA Z3+?

  • No problem dude :)

  • this phone dont overheat unless play heavy games . i dont know what u mean by other issues.

  • Hi Xender thank you very much for reply. appreciate it

  • Does this phone still overheat or have the issues been solved?

  • After 7 hours its still pretty normal there is no problems with it. 7 hours and u get 95% thats normal. The only time if the phone got battery problems is when it is like my old XPERIA SP phone, where it drains till 64% after 8 hours of not using when I am sleeping. Even the WiFi was off. If your battery drains to 85% or less, do go to the repair centre and check your phone, do ask the person to help you replace the battery if there is any problems. Cheers

  • mine battery dropping fast even when after full charge and switch off. then on again after 7hours without even using battery drop to 95% is this normal. My previous z3 after full charge and then off and on again after 9 hours battery still 100%

  • Good one bro

  • The SNAPDRAGON 801 is better compared to SNAPDRAGON 617. And the camera too

  • Of course the XPERIA Z3 is still better than Moto G4. Look at the specs man...it is better than Moto G4 in everything. Even the camera too, if u know how to use Manual Mode u will definitely say it is good

  • agree thumbs up for z3

  • Z3 is more premium phone. Go for it.

  • Z3 is better than moto G4

  • Apart from the dual speakers, water resistance, 3GB RAM and battery life what makes the Xperia Z3 still better than the Moto G4? (keeping in mind the latest software updates).

  • Z3 better choice Z5 nthing great and z3+? nahhh

  • If I was to replace my Moto G4 is the Z3 still better? Or should i jump to the Z3+ or Z5?

  • If you were to choose camera and battery life between the Z3 and the Moto G4 which would you choose and why?

  • It is not only brand name like iPhone and Samsung. People buy them for name. But Sony is all about high quality.

  • I love sony..brand. For it is good....

  • If you aren't gamer it will last two days. Camera quality isn't perfect but good enough.

  • Battery lasts the whole day with no recharge middday? How did say camera is good?

  • Why the Z3 over the Moto G4?

  • Years old. But amazing phone.

  • They should also update the Security Patch Update for older phones like this even though it cannot be updated to newer versions of Android as Samsung one advantage is Security Patch Update for older phones

  • It's interesting: despite this phone being multiple years old, people still comment on it. Sony is a cool firm. If only they'd move more units annually, which in turn, would provide capital needed to fully take on the likes of Samsung, Apple, and more.

  • agree the ultimate phone till today still good and nice looks also

  • Go for Z3. Superb phone. I'm using it two years and no problem till now. Performance is smooth. Battery life is long. Camera is good.

  • I suggest z3 i have one using for 2 years battery good fast and fluid phone no issues only charging time takes long

  • I ran a short survey on Twitter asking people what old flagship/affordable last-gen phone would they get for a balance of true all-day battery, water-resistance, a great (not just good) camera & above average performance. My choices were Moto G4, Xperia Z3 & something else. People chose the Z3. Would u guys agree despite being a few years old, noisy photos when zoomed in and guaranteed no Nougat update?

  • Brilliant phone. Mine charges in two hours.

  • I agree....this is an awesome phone. Can't fault it. only thing is charging time takes abit longer other than that no problem phone. Go for it Thumbs UP

  • still the best!!!!! will not gibe up mine long as it's still working almost 2 over years now. never fail me

  • Had Z3 two now awesome phone

  • You are right. My Z3 works fine too.

  • I had this beast for three years, three words.. Sony fan forever..

  • Remove waterproofing on speakers, makes a big difference. Stamina mode came back with security update of marshmallow. The phone almost operate like stock android.

  • Philmwala3, get the Ali express app, order anything on Sony there. Got my Sony back cover for 26 bucks. The spares takes 2-3 months to reach you. Just be careful on dismantle, the back cover is very fragile

  • Generally Sony z3 is a good phone for business and a not too advanced user. The camera is excellent with vibrant colors in daylight, not good in low light. Front camera not good for selfies. Speakers are generally good, but much better if you remove waterproofing. Ask a repair shop remove the membrane, of course not waterproof anymore then. The charge port waterproof cover gets worn out after a while and then also not waterproof any more. The front screen is quite durable, but the back cover is glass and breaks even if your denim is too tight and the phone bend easily due to length and thickness and bezel material in your pocket when you sit. Stamina mode helps a lot in conserving battery. Almost impossible to root, unlocking bootloader very difficult. Operating system just go as far as marshmallow. Works very well with nova launcher and google assistant beta version. Difficult to get pouches and accessories.

  • The quality of speaker is very low,

  • Anywhere on average from 4-5 and possibly 6 hours at a max of SoT but for me I game a fair bit on it and usually get about 3.5 hours of SoT which is alright I guess but not the best. Take these measurements with a grain of salt as each phone and user is different.

  • Best phone i have ever had

  • Don't know about that as I'm not heavy user or gamer. Sorry.

  • I know but how about standby time or screen on time?

  • I use it once in a while. Mainly for web browsing. And battery life is very good if you aren't gamer.

  • Battery remaining time is also there.

  • Any info on screen on time?

  • Don't worry. Battery saving modes are there. Stamina and Ultra Stamina. Also doze works automatically.

  • You know dude i have This range phone the last time i checked kitkat had a powerful speakers. When updated in marshmallow, the speakers gets a bit lower but its amazing.

  • Does anyone here can tell me if the Z3 speakers are actually much clearer/better/louder than the newer Z3+ or Z5? (Most YouTube videos says so). And is it true the Marshmallow (the very last/latest one) update deleted the Battery saving mode and instead replaced it with an "inferior" Doze mode which then in turn severely affected the overall battery life?

  • Update to marshmallow. It is very smooth.

  • i think you have to move to xperia z2, its battery life is better than z3.......

  • what android version you are having for xperia z3 d6603

  • Factory reset. Full charge. Use few days. If it won't help buy new battery.

  • I want to ask bout my z3 battery . .its draining . .is that something wrong or my battery running well . .overall my phone is the greatest phone i ever have . .somebody tell me what my phone's problem is . .tq

  • Z1 battery is a bit smaller than Z3 battery. Buy Z3 battery from ebay or aliexpress. It will be cheap don't worry. Just look at price and don't go for extra cheap ones.

  • Can I replace my Z3 battery with a Z1 battery? I have issues with my Z3 battery. and I have my old z1 with a good battery.

  • i cant have a word to explain this monster phone! Good in charge having nice camera but the best of it I can even make pictures when am inside the water.. 10/10....

  • In all aspects? Where is the ip68 certification? 4k recording?

  • Help please where can I find full housing case for this phone and original battery. My phone must come to life again. In South Africa

  • Absolutely yes?? whahaha..come on man don't lie

  • Absolutely yes in all aspects.

  • NO!!! Until now Z3 still the BEST Number 1

  • Does Xperia X is better than that of Xperia Z3

  • dessert?????

  • Nougat????

  • can anyone post a picture of z3 purple if someone owns one?

  • yeah i buy it december 2014 and the first year it was ameazing phone i made videos and photos underwater everything was just ameazing then i brake the back pannel glass (i repaired it for 25 euro) then i brake the front glass i order a new one from ali express for just a 1 mount i brake it one more time and the back glass too. then my mother gave it to a service they get me 150 euro change the camera because when i made photos it was a dark arrow on the screen the change camera back class and the display for 150 euro i brake it one more time and now the phone is in the box from half a year without a loudspeaker, back glass, front dispaly and i just don't want to give more money for not original parts beacause they are shit. everytime i remember the good times with the phone i feel really bad because now he is almost deastroyed, sleeping in a box. :((

  • One of the best phones I ever owned I like different phones that have big screens and good camera quality

  • agree super fantastic phone

  • Nearly 3 yrs but Z3 still a beast..no hassle no regret.. My hubby use samsung but when he using my Z3 hes so amazed how smooth it is.. 3gb ram still race up with today android fon so i stop hunting 4 new fon for now.. Glad i found my Z3.. Will switch when 5/6gb release 😝😂

  • My Z3 works very smooth even after two years. Superb phone to buy.

  • i wont even use any of the 2 even more expensive doesnt mean better i stick to z3

  • no drawbacks whatsoever.

  • xz is about 150 USD expensive and X is about 100 USD expensive than Xperia Z3.... so what do you say.... ??? also what will be drawbacks of having no Nougat for Xperia Z3

  • Best of the best the z3 is still a beast till today

  • Guys what version of Xperia Z3 that has no OTG Connector?

  • Guys what version of Xperia does not have USB OTG connector?

  • Yes. Noise canceling earphones. And USB OTG too.

  • Hey, does your D6603 Xperia Z3 have earphones?

  • Yes. Mine is D6603 version. It works very smooth with marshmallow.

  • Agree with you man but single sim better.

  • Don't worry this is superb phone. Never lag. D6633 is dual SIM version. But if you want single SIM version buy D6603.

  • Every comment is good ,i see a few comment which does not agree. I need it but i found dual sim card but however gsm show it has a single line. Am dilemma.

  • I've not have any issues. Don't lie fanboy.

  • i think yours is isolated case sorry hear about yellow tint maybe lcd problem but alot others i know have this phone n no such complain

  • Hello, I'm using right now the Sony Xperia Z3 and it is very fast and does not have lag never , It doesn't overheats like the others say . But, I did not recommend to buy the Z3 because mine itself has screen problem, there is a yellow tint on left side and is disturbing me to much . Battery life is very good and also camera dissapointed me I thought 20megapixels would shoot like a DSLR 😁😁 but no, Samsung S6 has better camera than this also HTC DESIRE 828 . So, no Sony for me anymore just Samsung .

  • Use sony pc companion.

  • My Z3 is stuck in kitkat 4.4.4, no receive any updates neither sony app updates as album, movies, what's new and others. completely stuck HELP me please

  • never experienced overheat to this day. what u talking about. u dont ave this phone

  • this phone has overheating'''''undoubtedly"""""

  • best of the best i say this phone still top 10 to this day

  • Can't agree more. Till date this is the best i have used so far. Simply put- NO COMPLAINTS AT ALL!!!!! NEVER FAIL ME. Only one advice-buy a case as the back is also glass. NO OVERHEATING, LONG LASTING BATTERY, SMOOTH & FAST. No lag AT ALL. Btter than a lot of new models out there even better than the Z5, XZ whatever.

  • Best phone! It can support PS4 Remote Play! Love it!

  • Yes mine works smooth too. Never overheat or crack or lag...

  • I've had this phone for nearly 3 years and it's still working just like it was when I bought it this phone copes well under pressure such as many apps open at once and it also doesn't overheat much at all. The processor is amazing and the screen is great although it seems slightly dull on stamina mode and the only possible downfall if the camera quality and it's focus speeds and the best feature by far is its battery which lasts long especially with stamina mode there's also ultra stamina mode for those who need it which can give you battery life in excess of 200 hours depending on the usage. Overall this is a great phone and reliable and it was easily one of the best phones when it was released.

  • I havee been using this phone for a year now and let me tell you it is a beast of a phone. It has it's own few problems but nothing like for example nexus 6p and 5x boot loop. I had put sony's concept software on it and let me tell you this software is perfect phone hasn't lagged once in a whole year. Other people have reported overheating when shooting 4k video, but mine has never overheated. Only trouble I have is back cover cracking. I wish more phones are as reliable as this

  • Yes legend phone.

  • without doubt this is an all time masterpiece...long lasting battery, great processor, fast. not much heating and loud stereo speakers i am very happy with it though it's been sometime and will not change....The Ultimate Z3

  • p9 lite or z3???

  • IMO, Z3 is the champion. Larger battery, more stable processor, great battery life. The only downside of z3 is not getting nougat and older processor.

  • Which are better Z3/Z3+ ? I see the hits most belongs to z3 idk why

  • hahaha what a joke??????

  • Droid Turbo.

  • i didnt have any probems with 6.0.1. on z3 and with 6.0.1. phone works best in fact

  • of coz xperia z3

  • Which phone is best, Motorola DROID Turbo or Xperia Z3?

  • No marshmallow is more smooth and snappy.

  • Well your right. I love android kitkat than marshmallow in xperia z3 because on marshmallow, there is so many issues. On kitkat not at all no problems.

  • Yes agree after so many years it still works well no issues or problems at all

  • This phone is BRILLIANT! better camera better system i love it!

  • After 1 year of use, I have 3 yellow spots on the screen

  • I haven't problems with the sound volume. Try cheking the sound/notification setting

  • Yes. It seems like the speaker volume gets lower with a new update. When i bought mine in 2014 it was very loud. i could barely hear it now

  • Bought mine in November 2014, copper in color. Even to this date it works flawlessly. One of the best phones from sony. Camera is still competitive after 2 years. This is my third sony. i started of with a sony erricson walkman in 2008 then got a sony erricson xperia arc

  • I've not noticed any problem. Have you wiped cache partition after update? Also reset your phone.

  • After 6.0.1 update my phone speakers are not loud, times I cannot hear the phone ringing. Is this a common issue among everyone??

  • Thak you for your response!

  • this phone can do anything...lol

  • Can this phone able to read a 128GB OTG Flash drive?

  • I had the same problem but finally i found the reason it's only because my tempered glass covered the sensor of the phone. only problem it's became hot when we have 5 or 6 apps runs at the same time.

  • probably is problem with app for that,i mean screen goess black automatic when you put phone one ear,and if im not wrong it uses proximity sensor for that,and it should be app,for,so maybe try to find in system apps,and delete data form app,and allso form call app or if that wont work try to reset her with button under flap or put her on factory settings,and if you will do that i think is better to repair software in fact,with pc companion,it just a bit more work to do

  • do your tempered glass covers the proxiity sensor?

  • I have a strange issue...screen goes black when making a call and it wont let use anything...pushing buttons and touching screen won´t do anything.

  • True. Now it is more smooth with Marshmallow.

  • well you bough her form ebay mate,god knows what somebody did with phone...

  • does phone work normaly? try update again,or try use pc companion to update device or if is maybe some problem with software,do software repair with pc companion

  • what? what did they destroy? it not sonys fault for not updating z3 to 7.0.x,i not sure now but i think it was something with drivers for s801,qualcomm didnt want to make them for 7.x.x. and i saw something like google didnt make 32 bit 7.x.x. s801 is 32 bit system

  • i dont realy understand why you dont keep phones up to date? if they made mistake with something they all ways fix it,and in fact the worst software are the first ones

  • Marshmallow is very smooth. Upgrade now.

  • I haven't battery issue with marshmallow and the performance is excellent.

  • Im still on kitkat, does marshmallow offer the same battery strength like in kitkat?

  • That is a battery problem, your need to open the phone and put a new battery.

  • After 1 years plus.. Still smoothly functioning but until now Sony not yet fixing the 4G Line Mode ( can't going out and incoming calls & receiving and sending the messages)

  • The best phone till today....no issues at all fast fluid smooth and relaible

  • when i connect to other phone through wifi direct and go to my album to send a file, when i click on share there is no option to send through wifi direct

  • But they won't. They're like, give them 6.1 and destroy the battery with it, but who cares about N7...

  • Sony should get new updates for z3

  • I was in shop and wanted to buy D6616 version for 32GB storage. But a few days later I noticed that it has a lot of T-mobile bloatware. So I've bought D6603 version. It works smooth with marshmallow. Superb phone even in 2017.

  • It's a good phone except the d6616 from T-mobile i don't advice anyone to buy this version

  • Go to recovery menu - search for it in google. And reset it. You will lose all files and settings.

  • Guys,my wife setup pattern lock on my xperia z3 and she forgot the pattern.I tried to research online how to unlock but nothing can help...can anyone help to unlock this phone please?

  • Hi guys, My Z3 has failed to update. What can i do Please? Thank you

  • Yes. I'm using mine three years now.

  • I have both: z3 and p9 lite. U can't compare this 2 phones, z3 is much more better phone.

  • No, only 3+

  • Z3 How about the toch sensitivity When you immersed in water?

  • Will Xperia Z3 get Nougat update?

  • Who buy phone from ebay? Why you don't bought it from phone shop?

  • No red light. Completely dead. Only it flashs red light and battery icon screen when I plug it in with the charger, blinking over and again.

  • And i'm sure u dont have it mine still runs like champ

  • is it a red light that turns on when you push the power button? if that's the case than you're phone is bricked but still can be fixed!

  • If you aren't heavy user it will last two days or more. Do you use it when charging?

  • I just bought a xperia z3 from ebay and it's dead. it doesnt charge, just flash the battery icon screen OVER and Over.

  • I want ask about battery how much stay and why when I charge his hot?

  • Uninstall and then install it again

  • I have one. Superb phone.

  • z3 bro far better thn z3+

  • Z3

  • I doubt it that it will read more than 256GB. I have phone from other brand which states "up to 2TB" and it reads my 1TB external HDD.

  • Hi All, Is it possible to transfer files to External HDD directly? I have Seagate Backup Plus 1TB. Please help. I already installed Total Commander and the exfat/NTFS ad-in but it didn't help. HELP!

  • yeah you guys are correct z3+ is very slim and it is so beautiful but it overheats however thank you for replying me

  • Both have pros and cons. But, i'll choose z3 for battery life.

  • This is a great phone that was executed terribly. It's battery life is appalling and it heats up enough to be VERY uncomfortable and downright painful sitting in your pocket next to your skin. Too much was sacrificed for its slim, glossy look and little thought was given to functionality, in my opinion. Only worth the hassle if you never intend to watch videos on YouTube on it, because I assure you, unless you're wicking offline, it'll I form you that the phones temperature is too high for use and subsequently shut down. Same goes for using the camera for longer than a few minutes. Sad to have e spent so much and gotten such little value out of it

  • what is better Z3+ or Z3

  • all phones heat...this is a beast of a phone. the true ultimate phone. heating depends on how u use .

  • How to enable VOlte in z3 phone

  • Uninstall Facebook app. Just simple.

  • heating issues & face book not responding.

  • Yes I know. Some heating, cracking or other annoying issues. But mine works smooth like butter till now.

  • Why don't you do a Google search before blindly defending the phone? I speak on experience that many other Z3 owners have shared.

  • how was its battery performance in marshmellow???good or bad.

  • I've not faced any issues. Don't confuse people.

  • Huawei P9 Lite is, by far, the superior phone. No question. The Z3 has a weak rear glass that cracks on its own and Sony will charge you for the repair. Oh, and if you decide to buy a Z3 then watch out for melted glue that burns in behind the front screen after a couple of years of a heated processor.

  • Go for X if you want android 7 update and better camera. Otherwise Z3 is superb phone go for it.

  • xperia x or z3, which is best ?

  • Genius... most people will google about phones and it will end up in this site. Heck most of the search about phones will give you GSMArena in the first place.

  • z3 best

  • He was asking for advice on a forum where you learn about phones. That is perfectly fine. I've owned both and the Z5 has a lot of refinements that make it's daily use easier. I'd go for the Z5

  • More power and android 7 - Z5 More battery and luxury design - Z3

  • Hey guyz...plz help me, I'm stuck between z3 and z5, which one should I go for? There's a store in my country offering both of them in almost same price,not much different and right now I'm confusing which one should I buy

  • Z3 or Z5?

  • Go for Z3.

  • google and read yourself...u expect to be spoonfed?

  • what is the difference between z3 and z2 in the performance ?

  • Go for Z3. Everything is superb. Unless you want android 7 update go for HTC.

  • Yes it can run all new apps and games. For the headphones, I can comment because I never got to try it. But the sound output quality is superb. The quality of the stereo speakers is average.

  • Is xperia z3 can run all latest games and apps? and what about the headset quality or htc 10 better for sound quality?

  • It won't overheat at all. I'm using two years. It is legend phone.

  • it has overheated problem and the charging

  • Z3 is clearly the winner. Best phone I have ever used.

  • XPERIA Z3 BEST!!!!!!! I use it for 2 years to now no problem

  • Go for Z3. It is legend phone. Trust me. I'm using it two years.

  • xperia z3 ... moto g4 plus z3+ redmi note 4 k5 note i am confusing with these devices, help me to find the best one

  • Did you use a metal casing? If not, maybe the reception in your area is bad. Worst case scenario, your antenna is damaged because of frequent dropping if the phone.

  • i agree with u

  • buy a new one

  • My Z3 has poor network connectivity. Any Solutions?

  • No. But you can install lineage os based Android 7.1.1... If not it is very smooth with marshmallow.

  • Will z3 get the nognut uodate?

  • z3

  • Sony z3 or huawei p9 lite???

  • I agree.

  • That is very true...very fast, smooth and fantastic battery life.

  • Sony user interface is far better than Samsung laggy touch wiz and lets hope it doesn't explode like note 7.

  • why z3 better than a5 2017?

  • Sony for sure. Go for Sony with closed eyes.

  • Samsung A5 2017 or Sony Xperia Z3 ?

  • Man I just suggest other people. I've bought Z3 after ten days of release with 900$...

  • I'd go for the Z5 Premium, if I was you!

  • Z3 is a bit fragile. You must protect it with good case and screen protector.

  • Wanna buy an SD card for it and a case. There are water/dust/shock proof cases for Z3 in aliexpress about 20-30€, but do i need it? Maybe just some silicon case for anti knock. I work as transport worker, so i should protect my Z3 against accidental dropping and crashes against sharp corners of different objects. So any suggestions? Also i should consider whether i wear it in pants pocket (rear, side, front) or breast pocket

  • completely agree

  • Z3 is superb phone. Go for it.

  • I means z3 good or not for gaming,for music sound,& plying intrnet....

  • I wnt buy a new phone..z3 is good for gaming,music & play inrtnet

  • Sorry samsung s6 iphone 6, 6s & 7 and waiting for samsung s8

  • Unbeatable. Cant think of any other phones that come near to it. except Iphone 6, 6s & & an Samsung S5 and waiting to see how the S8

  • Best of the best

  • Great choice man.

  • Very good phone. Just had it for a week and can´t think of anything easier and better to use. On lighter usage the battery lasts for 3 days or so, by heavy usage like video recording...4-5 hours. Such a fun to navigate and share stuff. Almost feels like it is addictive. :D

  • Go for Z3 with closed eyes.

  • Buy D6603 variant.

  • So this z3 is still a beast ?? Or I should go for htc one m8 or iPhone 6 or Nubia z11 mini s ?? ? Since their price are pretty cheap right now

  • I am thinking the same thing

  • Which model no yours

  • A true legend. This is one handphone that beats the rest hands down. I have own other premium handphones before but I will never part with this one. It is indeed a true masterpiece. I won't say not a single fault. Honestly my grouse is with the camera which I expected to be better. But other than that I can't complain. It is fast, smooth, don't feel any lags, good battery life, good design and most of all very reliable

  • yes i agree with you this is a damn good phone. I know some owners get upset with their set but like everything else there are always some faulty units or maybe it's owner own fault. for me i stand by this phone anyday it is the best

  • Don't worry man. This is superb phone. Mine works smoothly till now.

  • I have it more than 2 years now and it's still runs brilliant. Just de clutter it from the apps you don't use and other files. I have had other androids which get sluggish after a few months. This one runs like a dream and so is the battery life. Very consistent and a strong performer. And the new Xperias really don't have anything earth shattering to make an upgrade. In my opinion. It's one of the finest from the house of Sony

  • No. Definitely a good change. If the battery don't last long, just wipe cache partition and format the phone. Or just change the battery with a new one.

  • So im gonna change my iphone 5s for a z3, am i doing wrong? I heard they overheat and battery doesnt lastas long with android 6.0 can anyone help?

  • One of the best and reliable phone i have used.. i have used samsung note 3 which is also very good, samsung a3 2016 samsung a5 2016, samsung s4, samsung s3, apple 5s, zperia z2, samsung j5, oppo r7 r9 f1 by far this is the most fluid, smooth and best battery life. truly dependable

  • For sure.

  • does it support otg ?

  • Yes. My Z3 works very smooth even after two years.

  • To now the most trusted reliable phone fast and smooth and ya long battery life. i hope they make new models like this one

  • is it good

  • Yes it is good one. I was not a Sony fan until i tried my friend phone and really impressed by it. I later bought one myself and todate it's been 2 years no issues no lags very powerful phone. I hardly post here but my opinion is go for it. Battery last long too. u wont regret.

  • It was released in 4/September/2014.

  • Mine is D6603 version running marshmallow. Yes you can move almost all games and apps to micro SD card.

  • Buy D6603.

  • Hi... another question please......How do I know about the manufacturing date /date of that made of my accepting z3 6603 wich I want/get... Is its possible? Thank Again.

  • At First Many Many Thanks You....R U Sure that Apps Or Game Can be moved on SD Card On Xperia z3/6603...?Because some people told me that z3 don't support game and apps move to sd card.Please help me Iam very Confused.

  • Is Sony Xperia Z3 D6653 a good one?

  • Z3+ heats more than Z3. Z3 is better. Or buy Z5 if you can. But I don't think that 16GB is little storage. You can insert micro SD card if you want. I've inserted SanDisk ultra 128GB. Almost all apps can be moved to micro SD card. Look if you move an app to SD card it divides app to small and large sizes. Large size will move to SD card. Small size will stay in phone to operate. If you have any questions please tell me.

  • Thank You..For your reply but 16gb is perfect do you think.? 0r Z3+ please tell me?

  • just have to replace the vibrater in back

  • Buy D6603 version which is 16GB. It is the best version. There are no unlocked versions with 32GB storage. D6616 is 32GB but filled a lot of t-mobile bloatware.

  • Hi..ALL friends... I want to bye z3. Iam a apps and game lover.So please suggest me z3 16 gb or 32 gb.Wich is best

  • Mine is currently dead - I'm getting an iPhone in future.

  • My back cover got loosen up but I managed it with super glue.

  • That will happen according to your usage and charging cycle. But, it will be 'fat'(damaged) eventually. Usually, the battery last for 5 years++.

  • If you take care for your phone and don't use it due charging nothing will happen.

  • Are you sure that is always happen?

  • Then you have replace the battery.

  • Z3 or z3+ which is the best? Please help me friends.

  • Then what will happen?

  • it's support jio sim

  • All phone battery will become 'fat' eventually.

  • If you dont use 2 carrier, single sim is better, cheaper, and the battery will last longer than the dual sim version.

  • Z3 have both single and dual sim version.

  • Z3 single sim or dual sim?

  • I have both of them; much better screen on note 3 and a little bit better camera; z3; better performance,more fluid,premium design; both have strong batteries,but note 3 is even more powerful: note 3 stuck on 5.0 wont get any larger updates,z3 is om MM.

  • Are all Z3 battery becoming fat?

  • Z3 is better in all aspects.

  • Z3 obviously. Trust me.

  • guys i need advice..m going to buy a phone for myself between note 3 and sony xperia z3..which one to buy???

  • Try to rub your Z3 back cover. Can you feel the battery is swollening?

  • Go to OfficeSuite app. It's a default app that comes with your Xperia Z3, so you're not supposed to download anything

  • Have you configure the apn properly. If you dont know how, just connect to a wifi, setting>wireless&network(more)>interne­t settings. If that do not work,try clear the cache by pressing the power button and volume up button until you feel 3 vibrations and restart you phone. If that didnt work too, you have to send the phone to a professional person to identify the problem.

  • just bought new z3 but can't open data..anyone help me out

  • Man don't wait for any answer. Just buy Z3. It is superb phone.

  • NO!

  • How is its heating while Normal tasks like Browsing, social media apps, watching 1080p videos.... and how while using 3g, 4g and GPS, and how is its heating up on rec 1080p @ 60fps, 1080p@30fps and 720p@120fps..... on the other hand does it heatup while capturing 20MP photos.... Can we use Manual camera setting like in Sony's new smartphone ( x series) lg g4 .... i.e. Manual focus and manual shutter speed for good low light photos.... by the how is its photo and video quality....

  • Hell no.

  • My friend wants to swap my Z3 to his brand-new J7 Prime. Is it worth a try?

  • If the j7 prime price is lower than z3 used, yes, but if the price difference is not that significant, just buy z3. IMO, sony is better than Samsung in terms of software.

  • Is Samsung J7 Prime worth a try?

  • The glass is not that fragile. Depends on how the phone hit the surface and how hard the surface. Just buy a case and use tempered glass screen protector and back panel for ultimate protection.

  • Z3 user here. I'm using it two years and this is my review. Pros - very smooth performance, never lag, pretty good camera, super battery life, luxury design, enough power, cool music experience, etc... Cons - heats due heavy gaming or 4k video recording, average front camera quality. Anyway Z3 is superb phone to buy.

  • Z3 for sure man.

  • Its alright man.... Actually that plastic body and the display alignment (IF you see it closely you can notice the display bezel on down side is larger than that of upper side) these two things are really holding me back to buy X Compact.... I really love the design of Z3... but the camera is result does not have any marginally better on X compact than I would go for Xperia Z3.... but how much it heats up as I am not heavy gamer, just a video and photographer (1080p and 20MP), social media user, another thing that bothers me is Z3's glass as I have read a lot that is cracks and both back and front are really fragile e.t.c

  • I don't do 1, 2 and 4.... but yeah I use Camera a lot and record 1080p videos not 4K so how is its heating in that case

  • Sorry man. Couldn't help you with X compact. But if heating and camera is your concern, get the X Compact. Otherwise, z3 is more powerful larger battery, more durable. Plastic always feel cheaper than metal and glass combinations.

  • Heating problem: 1.charging via 3rd party magnetic charging cable 2.extensive gaming 3.long video recording especially 4K 4.lag (super rare, just when the temperature is high).

  • MY FRIEND I can get both of then at the same price.... and on X Compact page PEOPLE recomending to get get X Compact instead of Z3 so my friend as you have used it so kindly give it pros and cons so I can make a right decision and your help and opinion will help me not to not loss my hardly earned money... thanks in anticipation.... :)

  • Buy Z3. It won't heat at all.

  • thanks.... by the way I can get Xperia X Compact in 250USD.... and Z3 in about same 230-250 USD... and Z3 is not compact version it is normal Z3(5.2'' and 3 gb of ram) as Camera, battery, durability, and heating is my main concern so what do you say

  • It is similar model. Just frequencies are different.

  • I am i dilemma. Galaxy note4 or Sony Z3??

  • Guys I am in dilemma. what should I buy? galaxy note4 or xperia Z3?

  • How about the d6653 model? Is there any issues on that version? Pls.help me.thanks

  • Sorry man. English only.

  • Depends on you. If you think android 7.0 is important. Then get X compact. But, z3 build quality is far better than the plastic x compact. Just the x compact camera is better than z3. If you like small phone,I think z3 compact is better and you can save some money.

  • Mine heat a lot when using 3rd party magnetic charging cable. Nearly 50°C. Heat a little when surfing internet on LTE and when recording video for more than 10 minutes(about 40°C). All phone will heat while playing games.

  • Z3 or X compact

  • any heating problems....???

  • Can read punjabi language?

  • Z3 is a really great phone. I never use Xperia XA, so i can't comment about that phonr based on the spec sheet only. But, z3 is a previous flagship phone and XA is a high end mid-range phone.

  • Help me out guyss Sony xperia Z3 or sony xperia XA

  • Help me out guyss.. Xperia z3 or xperia XA

  • No. Have you done factory reset? If it don't help it is hardware problem.

  • Anyone has vibration problem?

  • Z3 is superb phone. Buy and enjoy.

  • How to fix loosening back cover? Does Z3's battery swollen?

  • Just go for z3 and save your money. Still a beast, even after more than 2 years.

  • Z3 vs X Performance I know my friend.. there no comparison between both ot them. but I have read that Z3 is Still one of the best phones sony has ever produced.... and it is still as fast as XP or XZ.....I am inclining towards Z3 because I can save some money.... I have concern about Heating of the phone, Camera quality and battery life...

  • If you hate small screen like me, you should get z3.

  • Sony Xperia Z3 or iPhone 5S? At least for two years next.

  • Thanks .... can you please do A favour to me.... kinly doest it support Mannual focus and Shutter speed by using following app.... I much apriciate your favour....

  • Z3 for sure.

  • Camera is very good for me. Go for Z3.

  • well I don't use 4K recording....I use Slow mo and 1080p.... so what do you say and how is its quality

  • I have same question LG G4 or Z3.... but some things I hated most of LG G4.... Poor battery due to QHD screen, Bootloop issue....

  • z3 or lg g4?

  • For daily usage it heats normally, just like every modern phone nowadays. But as soon you start record 4K video, you can fry eggs on this phone.

  • upto how long i can record video and also does it heats up on normal usage.... and how is its cam quality ??

  • Plus there is hope that Z3 (D6603) will get LINEAGE OS based on Nougat 7.0.... that will give new life to Xperia Z3....

  • Yes D6603 is the best version. You can update to marshmallow which is very smooth. No T-Mobile or other bloatware. Also you will get more accessories in the box including USB otg cable.

  • It will heat when you record long video. Otherwise it is normal. Web browsing won't cause to overheat. Don't worry.

  • 32GB version is full of bloatware. It is T-Mobile or Verizon version. Go for D6603 version which is 16GB. Insert micro SD card if you want.

  • Thanks for the replies about why the 16GB version is much better to get than the 32GB :-) I'll look for the D6603 one then, thanks.

  • How is its camera quality.... I use phone for Social media.... Does it heat up??

  • Yes man. Mine is D6603 version. Very smooth with marshmallow. Yes it is 16GB but I've expanded it with 128GB micro sd card.

  • Yeah you are lucky man..... I have done this mistake to buy D6616 because I got tempted of 32GB internal and I have returned it after using it for 2 days .....that was my biggest Mistake I have ever done.... It has not been got Marshamallow and bloatwares degrade its performance so I will always recommend D6603.... if you willing to buy Z3\

  • My friend is asking my Gionee s6s for exchange with z3(32gb) can I exchange plz friends post your valuable suggestions.

  • All phones can heat due heavy gaming or video recording. Web browsing won't cause to overheat. Anyway this is amazing phone. It is very smooth and never lag. You won't notice that it is made in 2014. It is fast enough. Ask more questions if you want. I will answer you.

  • I wanted to buy D6616 version because it has 32GB storage. But it is full of bloarware. Thanks God that I've bought D6603 version.

  • Thanks for responding. I just want to ask if I can play games on this phone for extended period of time without it shutting down due to overheating. And also browsing the web for hours. Really worried about the overheating issue. Do all Android phones from other brands have this same problem or only Sony?

  • Buy D6603 variant which is 16GB.

  • Z3 plus will heat more because of snapdragon 810. Z3 is very successful phone. It is very smooth with marshmallow. Go for Z3. If you Hanne have any questions about Z3 ask me please. I'm a Z3 owner two years now.

  • Hello. Does this phone overheat like Z3 Plus? I wanted to buy Z3 Plus but I was put off by the overheating issue. So I might get Z3 instead. Please give me any feedback regarding this phone. Is it good? Better than Z3 Plus?

  • There are two variants of Z3 which have 32 GB Internal...... those are carrier varients one is T-Mobile D 6616 and Verizon variant .... the problem is they are full of bloatware and stuck on lollipop.... there is no XDA developer support I would recommend you to buy UK variant D6603 it has Marshmallow update and has huge Developer support .....which means you can instal custom roms and new adroid version if avaialable

  • I'm looking at maybe getting a used Z3. Why would you not recommend the 32GB over the 16GB?

  • 16 GB..... always buy D6603 model never ever got tempted by 32 GB

  • Z3(32gb) or z3(16gb) which is the best? Please help me.

  • Depends on the surrounding temperature. If the surrounding temperature is about 27°C,the phone temperature will vary from 30-60°C. Depends on your usage too. Fast charging also will make the device hot.

  • How about 40 degrees?

  • That is not normal, unless if you have put it in oven....... lol...........

  • It is normal man.

  • My Z3 reaches up to 39 degrees. Is that overheat?

  • Every phone can heat. If you're not gamer it won't heat.

  • Oh man..... This over heating issue may be a deal breaker for me..... :( :( WTH man....:(

  • Please can you tell me if the battery heats up compared to phones wit such deficiency!

  • Happy new year man. Yes Z3 is superb phone. I'm using it two years.

  • Another year for my Z3. I can still remember when the first time I bought a cp. It was a nokia 3310. Same old story. But Z3 is Z3, I never have such a so useful device before.

  • Happy new year.

  • Happy New Year everyone.

  • This became my point of vuew nowadays.. good daily tasks smartphone and dedicated camera in tha same price of high end one..regarding heating there is no solution.. i don't understand why z3 heats while op1 doesn't in spite of the have the same hardware!! and sorry to inform you that video recording is the worst thing for heating after gaming.. i am using an aluminum cover to eliminate the heating effect.. overheating will be you friend with z3.. sorry!

  • Happy new year man. And if you aren't heavy user just buy Z3. It is superb phone and never lag. I'm using it two years. I've bought mine with 900$ + SanDisk Ultra 128GB micro SD card with 100$. And I never regret.

  • Thanks buddy .... If camera quality is good enough for social media than I can live with it.... And I know I can not get high quality results from small sensor even S7 and XZ also have some limitations. so why should I buy smartphone for 500+ USD which is good in every aspect but Camera has limitation ..... Instead I should buy a smartphone which is good in all aspects except camera for 200USD and save 300USD and spend that saved 300 USD on a dedicated Camera or DSLR (one can get entry level under 300 USD) which is way better than phone Cameras, I know there is advantage of portability in Phone camera as it is always with you when you go outside..... but if you are really serious about camera than better to buy a dedicated camera.... on the other hand Heating problem that thing really annoys me becuase I don't like it as I am not a gamer so just use phone for social media, browsing,music may be watching 1080p.... the most heavy task I do on Phone is recording 1080p (in case of z3 1080@60fps for fast moving object and 720@120fps and on normal tasks I use 1080@30fps)... so what do you say kindly explain a bit about these two issues you have mentioned.... and Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR in advance.... :) :)

  • then for sure go with sony.. apart from heating and avarage camera.. the performance can be compared to iphone.. i don't know what is the meaning of laging man.. seriously i tried many times to force the system to lag by opening many apps simultaneously.. but i couldn't .. made your mind and buy it.. i can advice you to buy aluminum cover like mine which will let the heating has much less feeling.. good luck!!

  • man I really want to buy XZ but I can't afford it as it is abour 450 USD while Z3 is 250USD.... I have also notice the Strong judder while panning in Video camera samples of X series. may be I would buy XZ in 2018 and XZ also has force closs camera app due to heating issue.

  • In my opinion you may buy Sony XZ. It won't heat and performance is very smooth.

  • Thanks my friend it really helps me a lot but I always prefer Sony phones due to their UI, Design,Display,... But Heating and Camera quality are two things that bothers me a lot Oneplus brand has one issue in my country and that I cannot get pouch, cover and protector . becuase there is only 3 Brands who has dominated the market.APPLE IPHONE, SAMSUNG,HUAWEI.... So if I import it from other country it may costs me huge amount... on the other hand there are somethings avaiable for Xperia Phones but not as much as Samsung, huawei, apple acessories .... IMO I would buy ONEPLUS 3T which is really an awesome phone.... but not now.... my priorities are performance (lag free, not gaming),heat efficient as my country is in hot climate region,Camera quality Good and can record for extended period of time, battery, durable,reliable.... thanks for your help.... :)

  • Ok sorry to upset you, but no one is listening to me is your opinion.. another one might be thankful for my opinion.. i have Sony Z3.. and i am telling my experience with it.. avarage back camera and very bad front one, heats like hell even with simple apps, brillient display and battery life, op1 has less display quality..no heating att all..brilliant camera and good battery life, in additiin to abbility to root and change rom without voiding guarantee! Both have the same speed.Sorry to bother every one here..

  • Don't call me baby. And don't waste your time here. Nobody will listen you.

  • Don't confuse and go for Sony. Don't trust rewies and crazy comparisons. Real Z3 user is here.

  • You guys are confusing me a lot..... :(

  • No baby.. all of these comments because someone asks which is better.. z3 or op1.. i wiished that someone like me could advice me before i buy z3.. another idea.. there are some closed mind people still think that Chinese smartphones are craps.. oneplus and Xiaomi and Hauwei are craps.. they are still leaving in 1990s till now.. no comment!!

  • I have the Z3 and my brother has the Xperia X (and X only). The camera has improved alot to then and the shutter speed is incredibly fast to the Xperia X. If it's photography that you really want then the X is probably better option as it is snappier and gives clearly better photos and bear in mind that both X series CANNOT SHOOT IN 4K! In my opinion I think there isnt much point of getting the X performance as it will only perform marginally better than the X. However the X may heat up more due to having a weaker processor but for daily use like social apps it should be fine. Any more questions feel free to ask!

  • Wow. Too many comments about Chinese brand. This is Sony page. Go and write in one plus page.

  • Exactly.. even the Chinese phones have a competition.. for example Xiaomi MI5S plus is better than oneplus 3t but cheaper.. costs 420$ only... it is better than oneplus 3t as it has a little bit better camera (mono and color camera) and a considerable better battery life with 104h...Oneplus 3t costs 500$ with 82h battery endurance only...oneplus has only a bit better display.. both have 6g ram and same capacity speed and performance!!

  • Yes,it outperformance not only this,but every other android phone; so oneplus T is very good,it looks like its going on with huawei way; out from nowhere to the top! The only 'issue' is that most of the people still prefers branded names like Sony,Samsung,Lg,Htc etc.If u dont care for branded names,go for oneplus!

  • I have read many articles that Z3 does not support Manual camera settings Like "manual ISO control, Manual Shutter speed control, in Lollipop update through 3rd party app..... My question is does Z3 supports Manual camera setting after Marshmallow update... Any Z3 owner kindly confirm this.... the application that can check its Manual camera setting of phone is give in following link

  • Every phone heats due heavy gaming or video recording. If you are heavy user buy latest flagship - XZ.

  • fighting?! it is not fighting man... it is a logic comparison.. if you want to consider a smartphone is better than another one you should mention why.. i told you why oneplus is better but you do not read.. it is not my opinion.. the professional gsm arena employee opinion.. when they said oneplus one camera is second to non while they objected on Z3 camera.. only the screen was bad in oneplus one.. did you test oneplus one after the last update to marshmallow? monster performance.. no heating.. brilliant battery life.. some one asks which is better Z3 or oneplus.. the answer should be the truth depending on professional testers not your opinion as Sony lover!! Z3 is better in screen a little bit and water resistance.. oneplus much better in camera, performance as has no heating issue and even speakers..apart from the fact that oneplus allow you to root and change the Rom if you want without voiding grantee! put both of them in a comparison in gsm arena website and read the reviews about them before claiming that oneplus is a crap baby.. dont talk about something you dont know about.. it is an advise not fitting!!

  • Heating of phone is big concern to me.... I have changed a many phones due to over heating and I have lost huge ammount of money in this regard...... Now I am thinking to buy this phone how is it, W.r.t heating as I am not a gamer but videographer and photographer. Please give me your honest oppinion by keeping your fanism aside because it may have no impact on you but it will have impact on me alot because I have saved money to buy a phone very hardly so please give me your honest oppinion on this phone. any other suggestion will be also appreciated ,.... I can also buy X seriers Performance which is a bit expensive but they have some serious Stuttering and while panning around in video recording which is a bit annoying... which I didn't notice in Z3.... so please help it will not cost you much but your false oppinion will cost me a lot.... thanks

  • Don't fight with me and enjoy your chinese crap.

  • Very true.

  • While the phone has it's flaws (namely some overheating issues), it holds its own against the flagship Samsung & IPhone range.

  • my z3 is not connect to wifi does anyone knows why

  • Can you notice a white spot in your screen?

  • In which online website did you purchase for

  • Better in what? Heating 55 degree with ewith app? Or in its fucking bad camera? Please put gsm arena reviews of them and then see how oneplus is better in every thing except water resistance!!

  • Hi everybody. Just a survey. Have you notice any white spot in your screen?

  • Almost everything is excellent. Front camera is average. If you use the flaps careful it won't break. And also when it breaks you can order new flaps and replace.

  • I just received my cheap purchase online.... looking great

  • What is the good thing about z3? I'm planning to buy to online buy n sell and the issue is charging flaps only as per seller. Thank you

  • Buy Z3 and save your money.

  • confused between xpeira z3 and xperia x..... but if i buy xperia z3 i can save 100 usd and if i buy x i have to spent 100usd more

  • Dont expect it to perform like nowadays flagship camera. But the camera is still great in good lighting condition, but kinda bad in low light condition. Front camera is average. The speaker volume is very low, but sound quality is great.

  • Front camera quality is average. But don't worry you can can take selfie with rear camera just press the camera button.

  • hey how is the front camera performence...??? is it good for "nowdays"??? I'm really eager to buy this phone...

  • If you want durable phone with smooth software buy Z3. It is worth to buy.

  • Sony is better.

  • Help me bro... Xperia Z3 or oneplus one or oneplus 2? Which is the best choice?

  • Have you wiped cache partition after upgrade? And also factory reset it.

  • by far is better, if you dont care about the style, oneplus one is faster, better camera (z3 has the worst selfi camera ever.. forget any selfi photo unless you are in the sunshine!!) even the rare camera is much better, z3 heats like hell with any mid range app.. the only thing z3 beats plus one is the water resistance.. i have z3.. believe me no comparison with oneplus one.. go ahead man and buy it..

  • Brother,i have one more question. What about Oneplus one? Is that better than Z3?

  • Very bad speaker during calls

  • Buy single sim version. No matter it is Z2 or Z3.

  • I upgraded my z3 into marsmallow and then the comes scroll down issues

  • Just go for z3 man. Z3 dual is by better in term of dual sim only. Other than that, just the same phone. Btw z3 dual have less battery life if you use two sim.

  • When I checked my update, amazon prime video app is in the list. Is it important to download? Should I go for it? Plz help me. If I ignore it does it will be disappeared in my update section?

  • Bro,i could not find single sim z3 phone in my country.i Like single sim phone.z3 dual is better than z3 single sim phone or not? Z2 single sim is available.

  • I got Z3 heats 40 degree celsius when maximum brightness and adaptive brightness is off. Is that normal?

  • Camera isn't perfect but it is pretty good.

  • Hey need to know about its camera quality.... how is it in Low light

  • Yes but use it underwater at your own risk.

  • My camera seems lifeless i am using d6653 marshmallow It lacks a lot of colour even other 8mp camera pic seems for lively

  • will it still be waterproof?

  • Seriously man? There is not even competition among those 3 phone. Just z3 never going to get official nougat update from Sony. In term of reliability and price, z3 is the champion.

  • No. Just when fast charging via magnetic cable,it became really hot.

  • Z3 for sure.

  • Close your eyes and buy the z3 just go for it no regrets

  • May I ask, does Z3 gets hot when in maximum brightness?

  • Should I buy the iPhone 5s or the Z3?i need a good opinion.pls reply

  • XA Ultra will get android 7 and it has super front camera. Otherwise Z3 is better.

  • Yes of course. Buy Sony.

  • Order new flaps from eBay. Replace it yourself or take that flaps with you and go to any mobile service center.

  • It will heat due heavy gaming or 4k 4k video recording. Otherwise it is OK.

  • What about Xperia XA ultra? Is that better than z3 or z2?

  • Do you feel the heat with the device when in maximum brightness?

  • Xperia Z3 is still worth it? I mean should I buy a newer unit like Galaxy A5 (2016) or LG Nexus 5X?

  • The flaps are broken. Is there any way to fix this?

  • Sony Xperia Z3 any heating problems...

  • Thanks alot bro..

  • Go for Z3. I'm using mine two years and don't faced any problems. It works like a charm. Very very smooth with marshmallow. If you have any questions please ask me.

  • Yupp. It is made up from plastic. But doesn't scratch that easily. Mine is 2nd hand. No scratch at all. All smartphone camera is not really great in low light.

  • well I am also for getting answer....MHO I like Xperia Z2's Speaker grills and notification light .... other than that IMHO Z3 is better in terms of over all Design, brighter display, flaps, SLIGHTLY FASTER processor, e.t.c

  • Z3 or Z2 ? Which one is best?