Sony Z3 Compact - The best little Android in the universe

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Piesang

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kingrob said:
In MTN's Yello Trader is just says "Coming Soon".
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Probably in the next two weeks then. The specs in that small size is really a great selling point for me.

It's getting more and more difficult to choose my next phone. I need to really be impressed seeing that I'm coming from a Note 3.
 
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Pros
Let's start by addressing some of the Android stereotypes that fanboys of other platforms love to bring up. That is, "LAG, random reboots, slows down after a days use"

I've been using the phone since October 17 and I've experienced no lag, no reboots the phone is the fastest handset I've used (as an app developer I've used devices from various manufacturers).

As for the battery life. I'm currently at 70% remaining after 1 day and 7 hours since my last charge. I'm not going to add anything more to that.

I've downsized screens from Galaxy Note, to S4 and now to the Xperia Z3 compact and I believe that I have finally found the perfect sized handset for daily use.

About the whole 720P vs 1080P thing, at the current screen size you're not going to notice the difference unless you use a magnifying glass while operating the device.
Cons
Sound quality can be excellent, by default it's not. The phone has built in equaliser settings and if you tweak those you can get some really good results.

Regarding the camera, if you use the default settings (Superior Auto) you won't be able to use the 20MP camera, that can only be done in manual mode. I do think that the camera could be better with software tweaks, messing around with different camera apps has given me varying results, in some cases the pictures are excellent, in others they're mediocre at best.

The flaps on the phone are supposed to last for a long time but I would rather not keep clipping them out in order to charge therefore I have purchased a magnetic charger to refill the battery. I just think that Sony should have included the magnetic charger, had to spend an extra R499 for that.

Accessories are not as easily available as those from other manufacturers (Samsung, Apple). I've found some okay looking cases online but I would really like to see some in a few in our local stores.

The free bundled screen protector is welcome but the matte finish takes away from the overall beauty of the device, recommend that you get a gloss tempered glass protector to replace it as soon as possible.
One last thing, if you're asking your service provider for the Z3 or Z3c , please be sure to specify that it's the Sony Xperia Z3. When I mentioned Z3 to CellC they tried to hook me up with a Blackberry Z3.
 
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Piesang said:
The specs in that small size is really a great selling point for me.
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Me too.

I have the Galaxy S5 & must admit I can't operate it properly with one hand.

Want to go back to the days where I could carry something in the one hand while replying to a whatsapp message/sms/checking my email on my phone in the other hand.
 
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JoseQuervo said:
One last thing, if you're asking your service provider for the Z3 or Z3c , please be sure to specify that it's the Sony Xperia Z3. When I mentioned Z3 to CellC they tried to hook me up with a Blackberry Z3.
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Thanks for the cool review!!
 
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Spotja

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Guys why are you doing this, when my upgrade is due August 2015
 
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JoseQuervo

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Spotja said:
Guys why are you doing this, when my upgrade is due August 2015
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Good news for you is that while Sony releases a new flagship every 6 months, the compact range gets released once a year in the 3rd or 4th quarter, so wait for the Z5 Compact, just in time for your upgrade too :)
 
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Rusty0

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I saw Vodacoms pricing, i think they made a stuff up!
the Z3 and Z3 compact is the same price, can that be right?
 
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Rusty0 said:
I saw Vodacoms pricing, i think they made a stuff up!
the Z3 and Z3 compact is the same price, can that be right?
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MTN has the Compact at R100 cheaper at all price points.
 
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kingrob

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Rusty0 said:
I saw Vodacoms pricing, i think they made a stuff up!
the Z3 and Z3 compact is the same price, can that be right?
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I can't find it on their web site or in the Vodacom shop brochure....care to share?
 
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Rusty0

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kingrob said:
I can't find it on their web site or in the Vodacom shop brochure....care to share?
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Waiting for more info from the rep.
Im on Red Advantage, both the Z3 and Z3 compact with 1GB data is R1099 per month!!
I can get a iPhone 6 free but have to pay for the Sony phones and the same prices:confused:

Did Sony make both phones the same price?
 
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Ffosse

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JoseQuervo said:
Pros
Let's start by addressing some of the Android stereotypes that fanboys of other platforms love to bring up. That is, "LAG, random reboots, slows down after a days use"

I've been using the phone since October 17 and I've experienced no lag, no reboots the phone is the fastest handset I've used (as an app developer I've used devices from various manufacturers).

As for the battery life. I'm currently at 70% remaining after 1 day and 7 hours since my last charge. I'm not going to add anything more to that.

I've downsized screens from Galaxy Note, to S4 and now to the Xperia Z3 compact and I believe that I have finally found the perfect sized handset for daily use.

About the whole 720P vs 1080P thing, at the current screen size you're not going to notice the difference unless you use a magnifying glass while operating the device.
Cons
Sound quality can be excellent, by default it's not. The phone has built in equaliser settings and if you tweak those you can get some really good results.

Regarding the camera, if you use the default settings (Superior Auto) you won't be able to use the 20MP camera, that can only be done in manual mode. I do think that the camera could be better with software tweaks, messing around with different camera apps has given me varying results, in some cases the pictures are excellent, in others they're mediocre at best.

The flaps on the phone are supposed to last for a long time but I would rather not keep clipping them out in order to charge therefore I have purchased a magnetic charger to refill the battery. I just think that Sony should have included the magnetic charger, had to spend an extra R499 for that.

Accessories are not as easily available as those from other manufacturers (Samsung, Apple). I've found some okay looking cases online but I would really like to see some in a few in our local stores.

The free bundled screen protector is welcome but the matte finish takes away from the overall beauty of the device, recommend that you get a gloss tempered glass protector to replace it as soon as possible.
One last thing, if you're asking your service provider for the Z3 or Z3c , please be sure to specify that it's the Sony Xperia Z3. When I mentioned Z3 to CellC they tried to hook me up with a Blackberry Z3.
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i purchased this leather magnetic flip case for £9.99 here in the UK - it is superb and doesn't interfere with the magnetic charger: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NTYRQBA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00


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