Thanks for the review. It was one of the most honest I've seen about this device. I had the z1 in the past and the z2 since may and honestly I wasn't too convinced upgrading to z3 but your review changed my perspective! Cheers!
i just got this on my hand and this thing is absolutely gorgeous to hold and unique as hell 1. best lowlight smartphone camera in the market 2. attractive design 3. waterproof 4. battery life is incredible 5. display is very bright 6. overlooked by many reviewers 7. can play ps4
Great review!! You are so incredibly lucky to be able to get one of these. I am a US customer (Boston, MA area) and Verizon (which monopolizes my family's digital everything...) does not carry Sony phones. They recently added the Experia Z2 tablet, but that's all they have right now. There is rumor that they're offering this phone soon, but have been waiting a long time and there is no hint from anyone it will truly be coming. Sigh. I DON'T want an iPhone.
Love this review, actually talks in depth about things I want to know about. One request would be to set the annotations to open in a new tab. I clicked on the M8 vs Z3 speaker test and lost my place in this review video.
Excellent Z3 review. I for one cancelled my Nexus 6 order and opted for the Z3 and I am glad I did. Cant wait to see what the Z4 will bring...I may have to do a JUMP upgrade (T-mobile US) for Z4 if it pans out to match the rumors and"leaked" information.
Im glad to be planning to get this. When is the release date in the UK for the Z3 and Z3 Compact? Also what was the game Basil was playing on the phone? :)
Hey! I just got a Z3 last night, and boy am I loving it! I do want to know though, do you think there are any 'essential' apps or accessories for it? Btekt
Awesome review , cheers for that. I've got one important question though , about the lifelog thing that you said records everything , is it possible to shut down and make sure they don't violate your privacy ? Cause if not , that's a big issue innit ? Thanks.
Hi thanks for the nice review. I would like to know one thing which I haven't seen anyone mentioning. I have a HTC One M8. One of the reasons I love this device is that it has a very good IR tv remote app. Does Xperia z3 has any of this kind of app? If so, then how good is it? Thanks.
Ahmed Sarif Bin Rahman No IR blaster on the Z3. If you have a Sony Bravia Smart TV you can use TV Side View: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.tvsideview.phone&hl=en
Great review, I have one question tho. Sony said that xperia z3 & 2 have app2sd feature without the need for root . were they lying? , or just not all apps support this feature ? .. again great work! Excuse my english :)
At the beginning, what's the name of the launcher you are using, is it pre installed or do you have to install it yourself from the app store. The interface is awesome, thank you.
Very good video man.. A few questions.. Are the flaps are going last a long time? Is it going to get android L? How easy is it to put apps on an SD Card? Thank you!
We expect the flaps to be sturdy and last. If you invest in a dock or magnetic charging cable you needn't open them at all: www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Magnetic-Charging-Xperia-Compact/dp/B008WGKPS6 It will get the next major release of Android though no time frame has been given. Some apps can automate installation onto SD card or download additional content there, but you will have little control over the process. You can expect the bulk of your applications to fully install onto your internal memory.
I got an Samsung Galaxy S3 at the moment, but im thinking of switching over to Sony mainly cause of the camera ive heard so much about and battery life setups like stamina mode and such, is it worth switching phone? will i get much of an upgrade? :) for the price that is
Bought mine yesterday. Lovely device, much better than my old Xperia Z. However, both share the same issue: a rattle noise when tapping the back of the device. Oh well...
I want this phone so much. But my phone contract can be upgraded in Feb or May and I can't decide whether I should get it now or wait to see if anything gets announced soon about the Z4
Hi btekt! Is the sound quality with headphones better in z3? I realty want to know about the Hi-Res and DSEE feature of this phone and no one seems to review it. Thanks!
Hey mate... Great video! After using the Nexus 5 for a year I've become a diehard vanilla android fan and was eagerly waiting for the Nexus 6 to come but the sheer size of the phablet has kinda put me off. I'm in the market for a new phone and the Z3 looks too tempting, probably gonna get it too. But my only concern is will it feel the same way the Nexus does, with the google now launcher and all... and what about the Android L update. Thinking of buying a Sony phone for the first time, so wanted to know how is their track record in rolling out the latest firmware updates. Or would you guys suggest something else instead of the Z3?
***** I've never flashed my phones before but yes I was considering doing the same if I get a z3 and cyanogen was my top choice too. I think I'm gonna wait till the nexus is released so that I can do a size comparison. After looking at some side by side pics of both the phones online I'm guessing that nexus would not be that big since there's hardly any bezel and the screen extends from from almost end to end.
I will be deciding between the z3, lg G3 and the note 4, I'm leaning towards the z3 because of design and the sound quality plus the water and dust resistance. I've never been a fan of on screen buttons which is why I like the note. The lg G3 has a feature in which the buttons disappear when using apps regardless of whether the apps support it or not. Does the z3 have something similar?
Yup! All xperia smartphones does that even before google included it into their kitkat update aka "immersive mode". So no worries about those on screen keys. They will get out of your way when you play games, watch movies or look into some photos. Cheers!
Thanks for the comment, we did some digging and the 32GB model: D6616 won't be making its way to our home market, the UK or other European markets. It's suspected to be landing on T-Mobile for anyone in the US. With any luck the Z4 will see a global 32GB release (or Andoid will better handle microSD card app support by then). Hope you enjoyed the video in spite of our high regard for the iPhone screen!
***** as of now sony has been rolling out new devices every 6 months or that whereabout. so I wouldnt be shocked to see z4 in february or march. but then again they might not do so. Sony is trying to find its best place to roll out so they might change the time frames
Mateusz Wojtkiewicz I heard that lollippop version will give us the permission to transfer apps to the SD card. But that's also something app developers have to fix for us;) Google alrdy did the job for us now:D
Btekt Please tell me your reviews about the Headphone power out of this phone is it lower than the z2 because I tested one with decent headphones and volume was quite low, like Samsung S3
Wait for the z4 or get an iPhone 6? My thinking being if I get the iPhone, it's value won't go down much by the time the z4 comes out, iPhones just don't drop in price, so I could sell and buy the z4 if it's good that is. Or just get the z3 now, been due an upgrade for ages, was waiting for mwc, but don't like the s6 or m9
The z4 is rumored to blow competitions away by stats. I'm actually waiting for the z4 when it comes out. You can find the rumored stats on phonearena.com and what not.
I really like your video dear i like ypir channel and i am asking u can i buy sony xperia z3 is this better devise i dont lijke samsung phones ilke sony and apple plz suggest me i want good camera good battry life just please ans me i am waiting ok.
RealMartinz We downloaded it through the Google Play Store - it works on all Sony Phones: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.knowit.mobile.triflat&hl=en_GB
I forgot to ask you an important question , well , it matters to me anyway. about the foreign languages support , I use Arabic sometimes and it works perfectly fine with ios , but with Samsung it seems to have some trouble sending sms . do u know by any chance if the z3 has Arabic support ( reading and writing ). Thanks very much.
Thanks for the review. It was one of the most honest I've seen about this device. I had the z1 in the past and the z2 since may and honestly I wasn't too convinced upgrading to z3 but your review changed my perspective! Cheers!
i just got this on my hand and this thing is absolutely gorgeous to hold and unique as hell
1. best lowlight smartphone camera in the market
2. attractive design
3. waterproof
4. battery life is incredible
5. display is very bright
6. overlooked by many reviewers
7. can play ps4
Great review man. Officially subscribed now. Just ordered the z3 and looking forward to it even more after the review.
After many reviews on this phone I think I finally found the best one, good job guys. Subbed.
Great review!! You are so incredibly lucky to be able to get one of these. I am a US customer (Boston, MA area) and Verizon (which monopolizes my family's digital everything...) does not carry Sony phones. They recently added the Experia Z2 tablet, but that's all they have right now. There is rumor that they're offering this phone soon, but have been waiting a long time and there is no hint from anyone it will truly be coming. Sigh. I DON'T want an iPhone.
Watched from the first second to the last.. You're the best dude!!! Good job! getting mine tomorrow after your review ;)
Love this review, actually talks in depth about things I want to know about.
One request would be to set the annotations to open in a new tab. I clicked on the M8 vs Z3 speaker test and lost my place in this review video.
Brilliant review mate ! Looking forward to Z3 Compact review :)
Keep going!! Loving your video reviews :)
I already got my z3 on friday 26th
It is awesome and totaly worth purchasing it
I'm very impressed with what you're putting out. Keep up the good work.
Result really good review! This is the best phone of this year!
Just got this a couple days ago played my PS4 30 miles from home at work with little to no lag like a boss!!!....Simply Amazing! ;)
This phone is the most beautifull phone ever done by any brand.. Dam it looks good.. Im geting the copper version. Great review!
When will z3 be available in US ? And what do you think the price will be ? Thanks.. Awesome review btw :)
No one knows ?
Gürsu Dilaver nope:)) even in 2020
The 32 GB version is already here in Japan. It was released today actually!
nice review! and nice wallpaper btw!
Another awesome review video. Thanks a million. I would like to know where is the notification LED and how it looks like if you please.
wow great review one of the best ive seen in a while
I just got mine today, nice review man! Subscribed. :)
Excellent Z3 review. I for one cancelled my Nexus 6 order and opted for the Z3 and I am glad I did. Cant wait to see what the Z4 will bring...I may have to do a JUMP upgrade (T-mobile US) for Z4 if it pans out to match the rumors and"leaked" information.
Thanks for this review, Btekt.
Awesome review, honest and I love it. Just ordered mine yesterday :). Do you recommend any nice phone cases ?
me too
Cant wait to get my hands on this phone!
Isn't it running 4.4.4? At least the Z3 Compact is.
It absolutely is - will correct in the annotations now, good spot.
Im glad to be planning to get this. When is the release date in the UK for the Z3 and Z3 Compact? Also what was the game Basil was playing on the phone? :)
love your review
thanks for upload
Will there also be a z3 compact review on the channel soon? Btekt
Excellent review.. Excellent channel..
Excellent review for an excellent phone! You rock man! Btw could you share or tell me where can I find that beautiful multicolored wallpaper?
Amazing video TBH....
Can you do a bend test for the Xperia Z3 :)
Btekt
Amazing video TBH....
Can you do a bend test for the Xperia Z3 :)
Excellent review, I have samsung galaxy s5 and I am switching to sony xperia z3 really excited :)
Thank you, very detailed and interesting review.
Hey! I just got a Z3 last night, and boy am I loving it! I do want to know though, do you think there are any 'essential' apps or accessories for it? Btekt
Awesome review , cheers for that.
I've got one important question though , about the lifelog thing that you said records everything , is it possible to shut down and make sure they don't violate your privacy ?
Cause if not , that's a big issue innit ?
Thanks.
It requires a set-up to start its tracking, it won't do it without your consent.
15 minutes screen on and only 2% down in the battery!!!!
I'm buying this in 3..2..1
great video... need to know about multiwindow or multitasking use.. with adding any apps in it... in z3
i love this phone
any release date? and thanks for the review :)
Hi thanks for the nice review. I would like to know one thing which I haven't seen anyone mentioning. I have a HTC One M8. One of the reasons I love this device is that it has a very good IR tv remote app. Does Xperia z3 has any of this kind of app? If so, then how good is it? Thanks.
Ahmed Sarif Bin Rahman No IR blaster on the Z3. If you have a Sony Bravia Smart TV you can use TV Side View: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.tvsideview.phone&hl=en
Great review, I have one question tho. Sony said that xperia z3 & 2 have app2sd feature without the need for root . were they lying? , or just not all apps support this feature ? .. again great work!
Excuse my english :)
is this the stock laucher? looks really good
It sure is - here's a link to the theme: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.knowit.mobile.triflat&hl=en
Will you do a Z3 compact review?
At the beginning, what's the name of the launcher you are using, is it pre installed or do you have to install it yourself from the app store. The interface is awesome, thank you.
Will there be a Z3 Compact review coming soon, or is it pretty much the same experience in a smaller form?
what is the launcher that ur r using on the z3?? it looks nice!
Btekt , may I know what kind of launcher youre using. it look nice and neat. can i know how you do it?
Where i can get these wallpaper ? With the icons ...
Very good video man.. A few questions.. Are the flaps are going last a long time? Is it going to get android L? How easy is it to put apps on an SD Card?
Thank you!
We expect the flaps to be sturdy and last. If you invest in a dock or magnetic charging cable you needn't open them at all: www.amazon.co.uk/Original-Magnetic-Charging-Xperia-Compact/dp/B008WGKPS6
It will get the next major release of Android though no time frame has been given.
Some apps can automate installation onto SD card or download additional content there, but you will have little control over the process. You can expect the bulk of your applications to fully install onto your internal memory.
Btekt thank you a lot!! And keep up the good work
Awesome review.
Think I prefer the z2's metallic accents on the frame. Just looks more elegant.
It comes with themes!!!!
I love Btekt, you guys always deliver a excellent review. Does anyone know what the price range will be in the U.S ?
jmines24 Thanks for the kind words. The US Z3 hasn't been confirmed just yet - that needs to happen before the pricing is revealed.
Btekt Okay, Thanks and keep up the great reviews!
32GB will be available in japan on the 3rd week of oct
I got an Samsung Galaxy S3 at the moment, but im thinking of switching over to Sony mainly cause of the camera ive heard so much about and battery life setups like stamina mode and such, is it worth switching phone? will i get much of an upgrade? :) for the price that is
Sony Xperia Z3 series are the best Android devices at the moment. So I think it should be worth it.
I had the same Samsung and know have the Z1 and it totally blows it away
Great phone! I have the Xperia Z Ultra, so I will not need a new phone for a while. Maybe we will have a Z4 by the time I need an upgrade :)
Bought mine yesterday. Lovely device, much better than my old Xperia Z. However, both share the same issue: a rattle noise when tapping the back of the device. Oh well...
Thanks for the theme 😀
is this going to be on sprint?
I want this phone so much. But my phone contract can be upgraded in Feb or May and I can't decide whether I should get it now or wait to see if anything gets announced soon about the Z4
the z4 is probably gonna be announce this september
This looks gorgeous but the top and bottom bezel puts me off so might get the compact
Hi btekt! Is the sound quality with headphones better in z3? I realty want to know about the Hi-Res and DSEE feature of this phone and no one seems to review it. Thanks!
Hey mate... Great video! After using the Nexus 5 for a year I've become a diehard vanilla android fan and was eagerly waiting for the Nexus 6 to come but the sheer size of the phablet has kinda put me off. I'm in the market for a new phone and the Z3 looks too tempting, probably gonna get it too. But my only concern is will it feel the same way the Nexus does, with the google now launcher and all... and what about the Android L update. Thinking of buying a Sony phone for the first time, so wanted to know how is their track record in rolling out the latest firmware updates. Or would you guys suggest something else instead of the Z3?
***** I've never flashed my phones before but yes I was considering doing the same if I get a z3 and cyanogen was my top choice too. I think I'm gonna wait till the nexus is released so that I can do a size comparison. After looking at some side by side pics of both the phones online I'm guessing that nexus would not be that big since there's hardly any bezel and the screen extends from from almost end to end.
I will be deciding between the z3, lg G3 and the note 4, I'm leaning towards the z3 because of design and the sound quality plus the water and dust resistance. I've never been a fan of on screen buttons which is why I like the note. The lg G3 has a feature in which the buttons disappear when using apps regardless of whether the apps support it or not. Does the z3 have something similar?
Yup! All xperia smartphones does that even before google included it into their kitkat update aka "immersive mode". So no worries about those on screen keys. They will get out of your way when you play games, watch movies or look into some photos. Cheers!
tell us what UI you are using, please
And there is a 32gb version available :)
Thanks for the comment, we did some digging and the 32GB model: D6616 won't be making its way to our home market, the UK or other European markets. It's suspected to be landing on T-Mobile for anyone in the US. With any luck the Z4 will see a global 32GB release (or Andoid will better handle microSD card app support by then). Hope you enjoyed the video in spite of our high regard for the iPhone screen!
Btekt I just won't buy any Sony device If they not offer 32 or 64 GB of memory. I've got enough of dealing with no memory.
***** probably, yes.
*****
as of now sony has been rolling out new devices every 6 months or that whereabout. so I wouldnt be shocked to see z4 in february or march. but then again they might not do so. Sony is trying to find its best place to roll out so they might change the time frames
Mateusz Wojtkiewicz I heard that lollippop version will give us the permission to transfer apps to the SD card. But that's also something app developers have to fix for us;) Google alrdy did the job for us now:D
What's this launcher and theme. Love it
Didn't you watch the video? It showed up on there.
What launcher are u using?
My Z2 magnetic charging port was pull off by the genuine SONY Z2 dock charger. I wonder if they improved that for Z3.
This is really the hardware design, that the iphone 6 should have had. Much more refined and no ugly antennas!
Btekt Please tell me your reviews about the Headphone power out of this phone is it lower than the z2 because I tested one with decent headphones and volume was quite low, like Samsung S3
where can I get that wallpaper?
Mr.Btekt does the phone heat up fast like z2 ?
When he turned the phone around (back), what was the paying option about?
What's the theme...????...it's pretty cool 😎
What iconpack did you use for the soft keys (home back apps)?
thanks for the answer mate , cheers.
Xperia z3 is very cool.
I want it.
Does the z3 come with the same earpiece as the z2? I remember the z2 ones were really good..
Damn my xperia z2 is 4 months old man, and I love the 3 more, don't know what to do
what is the volume level like when u plug in full headphones? can it drive them..i need to hear about the audio playback quality through headphones
Any touch screen sensitivity issues? The z2 and z2 tablet are still plagued with touch inputs not being detected by the devices.
Wait for the z4 or get an iPhone 6? My thinking being if I get the iPhone, it's value won't go down much by the time the z4 comes out, iPhones just don't drop in price, so I could sell and buy the z4 if it's good that is. Or just get the z3 now, been due an upgrade for ages, was waiting for mwc, but don't like the s6 or m9
exactly my dilemma!!
The z4 is rumored to blow competitions away by stats. I'm actually waiting for the z4 when it comes out. You can find the rumored stats on phonearena.com and what not.
please compare it with the note 4
Is it true? that Sony gonna release Z3 dual??
is it hard to use in 1 hand?
I really like your video dear i like ypir channel and i am asking u can i buy sony xperia z3 is this better devise i dont lijke samsung phones ilke sony and apple plz suggest me i want good camera good battry life just please ans me i am waiting ok.
I usually just say Z3 instead of Zed 3 because I think it sounds cooler
12:30 what is that game?
Does the z3 actually come with the noise cancelling headphones because all the other reviewers say it doesnt
Very good Video Thank You
It is release or not
what about LED notification? and speakers are better than the Z2? sound quality after go under water?
Hello, I was wondering, since it says 32gb user data, how much user storage did you get out of the box? Around 27gb?
It came to my attention that all of the icons are much bigger - can it be changed to a regular size??
The Best device right now, thank you Sony
Does the theme come with the phone, or did you download it?
RealMartinz We downloaded it through the Google Play Store - it works on all Sony Phones: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.knowit.mobile.triflat&hl=en_GB
Btekt
Thanks :)
How did you get those custom buttons on the bottom of the screen.
It's a design called Tri Flat.
I forgot to ask you an important question , well , it matters to me anyway.
about the foreign languages support , I use Arabic sometimes and it works perfectly fine with ios , but with Samsung it seems to have some trouble sending sms .
do u know by any chance if the z3 has Arabic support ( reading and writing ).
Thanks very much.
is it available for purchase yet and is it rootable most importantly?? Btekt
narekzo Thanks for the comment - yes to both.
Btekt thanks lol you're doing great... How did you get yours?