Sony Z3 Compact - The best little Android in the universe

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The reviews coming in suggest that this might be the best Android phone with a display smaller than 5'', very impressive phone.

To quote Stuff Magazine, and I know this will make a lot of people happy (including myself) :

In a world littered with smartphones that require a juggling act to reach the top notification bar (we’re looking at you, iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4), the Z3 Compact gets a 15/10 for ease of use.

Yes, you might get screen envy when comparing it to the likes of the 5.5in LG G3 when viewing movies side-by-side, but use the Compact on its own and you'll feel so darn comfortable using it that nothing else will matter.
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Stuff Magazine (5 star) review : http://www.stuff.tv/sony/sony-xperia-z3-compact/review

Full phone specifications here : http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-6538.php

PS : And yes, it does support the Telkom Mobile 2300 LTE band. :)
 
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I agree that the 6+ is too big. The normal Z3 is only 5.2" though.

I guess I need to try them both in real life.

The Z3 Compact also has better battery life.
 
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Piesang said:
I also have my eye on the Z3 Compact.
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There are so many great phones on the market today & it's really difficult to choose.

Note 4, Nexus 6, G3, One Plus One, etc. but I reckon it's time to go back to a phone that I can operate with one thumb, like my S2. I am very interested in the hi quality sound that comes with the Sony phones, my S5's sound is a bit dull to me.

Friend of mine has a Note 2 and he is just waiting for Telkom Mobile to stock it. Still loves his Note 2, but he also wants a smaller phone.
 
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kingrob said:
There are so many great phones on the market today & it's really difficult to choose.

Note 4, Nexus 6, G3, One Plus One, etc. but I reckon it's time to go back to a phone that I can operate with one thumb, like my S2. I am very interested in the hi quality sound that comes with the Sony phones, my S5's sound is a bit dull to me.

Friend of mine has a Note 2 and he is just waiting for Telkom Mobile to stock it. Still loves his Note 2, but he also wants a smaller phone.
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If I go that way I will definitely not get rid of my Note3.
 
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Piesang said:
If I go that way I will definitely not get rid of my Note3.
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Two phones made my life hell, as I could not decide which one to use as my everyday phone.

So I sold the one and the problem was solved.
 
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Pity about the return.jpg being on the wrong side, having to stretch my thumb to hit that button (which I do a lot) doesn't seem as fun as stomping on it firmly from above if its on the left hand side.
 
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kingrob said:
I am very interested in the hi quality sound that comes with the Sony phones, my S5's sound is a bit dull to me.
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They are indeed good, but nothing compared to the htc One M8. htc<<Sony<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Every other smartphone.

Of course, certain fanbois will tell you that the crappy Samsung S5 or Note 4 speakers are not even needed, but that's another story.
 
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The screen of the Z3 is not full HD.
Now i Know Full HD is not everything, it would have been nice to have it.
 
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goofball said:
The screen of the Z3 is not full HD.
Now i Know Full HD is not everything, it would have been nice to have it.
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The 720p display is more than good enough, I was happy with my S2's display resolution of 480 x 800 for more than three years. :eek:
 
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goofball said:
The screen of the Z3 is not full HD.
Now i Know Full HD is not everything, it would have been nice to have it.
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Z3 is 1080p. The Z3 Compact is 720p. Both great for their screen sizes.
 
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goofball said:
The screen of the Z3 is not full HD.
Now i Know Full HD is not everything, it would have been nice to have it.
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Sony opted for better battery life instead of higher quality screen, I can't argue with that logic.
 
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kingrob said:
The 720p display is more than good enough, I was happy with my S2's display resolution of 480 x 800 for more than three years. :eek:
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Time has moved on though. Technology advances and all.
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Z3 is 1080p. The Z3 Compact is 720p. Both great for their screen sizes.
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Yeah sorry meant the z3 compact.
MR.C said:
Sony opted for better battery life instead of higher quality screen, I can't argue with that logic.
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Yeah I have to say it makes complete sense.
I myself am hoping to buy z2 this week.
That screen with its battery life is the sweet spot for me.
 
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