I've watched a lot of videos regarding the sony xperia z3 compact. And I must say this is the best. He won me at 'xperia transfer'. No other reviews on youtube mentioned that. Now it just makes me wanna change to android more. I've been an apple user since '11. Used 2 iphones and was hesitant to changed software. But im not looking into getting anymore apple products due to it's price. But it is so likely that im changing my phone to z3 compact when it's due 2 years in June 15.
Ira Syafinaz Glad you found our review useful. If you need more information on Xperia Transfer, please follow this links: blog.clove.co.uk/2014/04/19/xperia-transfer-mobile/ and blog.clove.co.uk/2014/10/06/switching-apple-iphone-sony-xperia-z3-z3-compact/
Im watching this video on my z3 compact. I just can't get over how awesome this phone is. I always have to find reasons to hold it. I rarely even used my fairly new ipad ever since I got this phone!!
I've been using this phone for over 2 months now.. Dropped several times, never used a case, still do damage or scratch whatsoever! Im still obsessed with this phone :)
***** i just got mines and its so smooth and fast. Evrything loads without a stutter, of course if u have a slow internet but 4g and 3g is fast in this phone. Watch porn in the shower no prob to test waterproofing
gagongflip389 **UPDATE 3**: Even after 5 months, still no noticeable drop in performance. Never had any system errors, never had to turn off/on to get it working again like my previous phones. I accidentally dropped my z3 several times though, still no damage whatsoever. I never use a case, so there are some scratches on screen and back protectors, but not on the phone itself.
Really exquisite review. I just wanted to highlight how extensive your vocabulary is when doing your reviews. Often I feel that is a neglected aspect of a good review. The phone looks incredible and was reviewed beautifully. Keep the work coming :)
i'm impressed by this review. you use your camera like a pro and i believe you definetly are one. good luck with you channel. thumbs up for you! Clove Technology
I am very interested in the Z3 Compact, I have a Moto X right now and it's a fantastic phone and I'd have to say it might be the best Android device on the market but the Z3 line looks like it'll take that title, I have a PS4 and remote play is tempting.
the 4s has 1.2 ghz ,the z3c has 2.5 ghz,the 4s has an 8 megapixel camera ,the z3c has 20.7 megapixel camera .....etc , and more ; the z3c is a lot better than the 4s ,5 ,5s,6,6 plus
they left the metal out so that the back can now handle some drops. in comparison the z2 had the problem, that the glass broke sometimes. the metal frame held it to tight
I just wish they kept the sides sliver and the front black even for white versions, I think that looks sexier for a design ! But still, I don't think anyone can go wrong with this phone, also I'm a bit tempted by that silver green Z3 wow !! *_*
i really like your explaination,your voice is soothing :) and i'm gonna buy this phone,hope that its not too late as the z5 have been revealed srry english is not my language
ReCalledBobcat Nope they both just need to be on Wi-fi networks or for best performance have the PS4 hardwired into your home internet connection and connect the remote play device (PS Vita or Experia Z3) through any Wi-fi network. :)
Have z1 compact for almost 2 years, Best buy I ever did. I never was fan of smarthphones, mostly because of their ridiculous size, but compact is great. Didnt had any problems with it either.
No, Galaxy s5 mini is as powerful as Galaxy S3 (which was released 2 years ago) so s6 mini will be as powerful as Galaxy s4, no where near as powerful as Z3C
MrAsdaasdaasdaasdaas I guess so, but I am looking for powerful phone without any compromise & with smaller screen... & Z3 don't have OIS & its 20 mp cam sucks, if you compare pics with Nokia or Sammy... Thats why I am waiting and wanting a perfect phone.
Tariq Mulla you could be waiting for a very long time my friend, everything on the z3 compact is good to some extent and even the cons have their advantages. Camera is pretty good and fast just not the best out there.
I currently have an iPhone 4s and have been looking at both this and the Z3, but I'm still undecided. Could I please have some non-biased opinions please?
My god, I just got a brand new xperia Z because both Z1 and Z2 are too big while the Z1 compact is too small. This Z3 here is PERFECT!!! After seeing this review, should I regret buying my Xperia Z so soon and should I have waited longer for this gem here?
Thanks for the in-depth review even if it did sound very un-natural and sounded very much like you were reading straight off a script word for word. I'm contemplating on the orange or the black version but I've yet to find a store that has an orange model on hand just so I can see how orange it is.
Checked the benchmarks at gsm arena on this phone, 720p screen means it reaches 25fps on Manhattan gfx benchmarks, Suffice to say performance is excellent. 1080p phones with Snapdragon 801 can only do about 12fps in Manhattan.
I really wanted to buy this phone but since reading about the screen crack problem and Sony's refusal to admit the problem (forcing the customer to shoulder the cost of repair) I think I'll wait for an alternative. It's a shame, because I'm not a fan of Apple or Samsung and thought this phone would suit me perfectly.
+yasser osama The Z5C is almost identical to the Z3C hardware-wise. Hell, the Z3C got a better chipset - one that does not overheat. It's a shame that Sony did not bump the Z5C's memory to 3GB or 4GB.
Nice review! :) Does anyone happen to know if the back panel for this phone is actually glass this time around? I remember the back panel for the Z1 Compact was later revealed to be clear plastic (to make it look like glass), so I was just curious.
If this gets 1080p and a slightly bigger display maybe 4,7-4,9 inch display, this will be the best damn phone out there. PERIOD! so close! Looking much forward to next year what they will be like :)
I am looking forward to getting my Z3 Compact in a few days. My Xperia T quit working. For some reason the power button doesn't want to turn the phone on.
But it still is the best small phone out there... and neither of these drawbacks (Maybe with the exception of the Speakers, I don't know anything about them tbh) will be noticable in day-to-day usage...
I am looking to buy this phone, but I have a few key questions after watching the review if you would be able to answer them. Does the phone get hot with use? Do games/scrolling through apps like Google plus and facebook lag when scrolling? As they are quite intensive with visual effects. And have you tested out remote play? If so does it work alright? Thanks, the review was great, my questions are just a little uncommon :3
Mantenner In answer to your questions. We have not experienced it getting hot. Extensive use and certain circumstances may cause it to do so, but in our general usage we have not found this, but we do not do any gaming. Lag can occur but rarely, if it is, it is often due to internet connection for the apps like Google+. We have yet to test remote play but reports suggest it works very well.
Mantenner remoteplay for me is great as long as you have a good router, getting hot only happen when im playing games while its charging, but its not extreme just gets warm. General use it does not get hot at all. Gaming without charging hardly gets hot.
Currently i have a nexus 4 and i'm searching for a new device. The thing that worries me the most is the camera. I've heard that a lot of people complain that it's not very good(but it cannot suck as much as mu nexus 4 one does)! :D
Thinking of switching to this from my M8 due to it's poor camera, what do you think? also does this phone support Emojis? any help would be appreciated.
Good day ladies and gents. To all the Z3C owners, how has your device fared thus far? What's this talk about the phone cracking in pockets? Care to shed some light for how it's been for you? How long have you used your Z3C? Any accidental falls?
Although a little to late,i have a question regarding the z3c's quick charge 2.0 capability.Are all variants quick charge 2.0 compatible or only the japanese variant(as some sites suggest) Thanks in advance!
I've just bought this phone today, so far so good but...I'm so scared of accidently ripping off the charging/sd card slot cover whilst charging ! This is an upsetting downside. Would you recommend getting a magnetic charger? Or is there even one out there where you don't have to use the dock as I know it wouldn't work with a cover on which I would prefer to have on! Thanks
Hi guys I'm soon gonna get this phone but something is keeping me away from it... The self cracking problem is it actually true?! I live in the philippines and really looking forward to get this awesome phone . please reply!!
Any Idea which is the best front and back 9h glass protector ? I searched high and low and get conflicting opinions on the Nillkin, rhino shield, mocolo.... I want a good screen protector that covers the back and front from impacts, shatter and scratches
My present phone is starting to get a little old. Im trying to find out what is the best phone between this and the Nokia Lumia 930. I don't have a PS4, in fact, I don't have any sort of account that has anything to do with sony. Do you think this phone is good for me anyway?
I switched from m8 to z3 compact because of : 1.it's compact size with flagship specs. 2.it's amazing camera and 4k video with nice tricks in it. 3.it's a water proof phone. That's what I like of z3 compact, but what I miss from m8 and dislike from z3 compact is : 1.no IR in z3 (IR is so useful) 2.m8 BoomSound is the best . 3.in order to get an update in z3 you have to connect the phone to your computer and such a long process till you update the phone it took me hours!!! 4.m8 Sense 6 is the best. 5.z3 flashlight is the worst(very low beam). ....although all that about z3 it still my daily used phone coz I really like the quality of it's camera, I take videos almost daily. If just Sony fixes some of these it will rule.
I got my Z3 Compact and the screen resolution is horrible. I have thin horizontal lines all over the screen and it causes images to look very low in resolution. Do you think my phone is defected? I was VERY shocked to see it this bad. Please let me know how yours looks with this in mind.
i am iPhone user and yet nothing impresses me. Yes, A LOT of cool features, great price but yet all phones compared to iPhone (mine is 5S) with same display size lack some things that I am so used to on my iPhone. Additional features like PS4 remote play is useless for me. If I switch from iphone 5S I don't get any improvements in display and benchmarks (5S scores higher).The charging slot is also in weird position. 4K is great but pointless for "today" as not many phones or displays out there to appreciate that quality,4K takes huge memory and battery life. 1080p/60FPS is enough for me.Yes, 20 MP camera, but as I said - put that photo on facebook or instagram = no different from my iPhone's 8 MP. Also I never liked android because of it's complicated system. For me I prefer iOS and screen from 4-4,7 inches, no more. Although I really like this phone (that's why I am watching this video) it still does not convince me to buy.
Erm I don't know how to break this to you, but the 5S is a worse phone.. People are comparing this to the Iphone 6, and it's winning in most categories... Just fyi, this phone has a 4.6 inch display and a higher resolution than the 5S - and the Iphone can't record in 60fps at 1080p like you say. So most of these 'perks' you talk about on the Iphone don't exist. Also Android is easy to understand unless you're technologically inept, in which case you shouldn't be spending this amount of money on a phone
I am using an iPhone 4 right now and find that the performance just isn't up to scratch, it just feels slow and clunky. I did have an iPhone 5 which was pretty good until it got wet and instantly broke. I know both the z3 compact and the iPhone 6 are both good phones, but has anyone here had experience of both and could they possibly tell me which one is better and what the deciding factors are?
Dositej Cvetkovic It was when reviewing this, but I (Jon) now use the Z3 Compact. Not a lot of difference between them, but if buying now I would go with Z3 Compact.
i think im gonna buy buy this phone, im sick of using my iphone 4s, its really getting slow...and i dont wanna get the iphone 6, cuz im afraid that shit might break, its like iphone on a freaking dieet..so would u recomment this phone or iphone 6? and can u also so some camera samples?
I own this Absolutely AWESOME phone, it is by far the best buy on the market, i highly recommend you to purchase one and then come back here and share your thoughts. I managed to buy mine on ebay at a reduced price of £219 gbp, just got the phone and nothing else, I managed to replace everything and wouldn't part with it now, it truly is mind blowing :-)
Yes that one... Sorry for my English! It seems to close quite ok at the moment but I don't know for how long it will be fine. I'll keep using it until it's fine... Any way I bought the front you so I should be covered for 2 years with the warranty, am I correct?
Clove Technology i have a question,im in saudi arabia, i want to buy this mobile but it will work if i go to philippines? no regional lock? because i will take my vacation after 6months... thanks
Hey guys, I want to get the Z3C this week and I want to know since it is 720p will the videos from TH-cam and pictures from the gallery etc be shown in 720p or 1080p, also when connected via mhl cable to the TV. Thanks
iAm Tumelo When connected to a TV the content will be upscaled to 1080 if played from TH-cam. If from the gallery or video you have recorded from the phones internal camera it will be at 1080p.
Anyone that has tried to compare the speakers of Z3C? Im still undecided cause Z3 is too big for me, but what Im more concerned in here was the Speakers of Z3C which quite muffled unlike with Z3 please help thanks
Drake B I have Nexus 5..its a great phone..but Xperia has a alot superior Camera, and batterytime is alot better, and Video and sound is better on Xperia..but still Nexus is a good phone considering that its alot cheaper than Xperia. i Need Xperia cuz i work alot outside and if i drop my Nexus in water its gone...Xperia is waterproof so i doesnt need to worry^^
Looks like a killer. The only thing that bug me is the fact that sony drop the ppi very significanly but they should have left it like the z1 compact. Hopefully is not going to make a difference. Besides that is a beast
This is the best paced review. Thank you for not rushing! I feel like I could have taken notes without rushing.
I've ordered the white one and can't wait til' I get it, hopefully it'll be before the weekend!!!
This is THE BEST Z3C review on youtube ever!!!
karan bhalla Thank you for the kind words.
I've watched a lot of videos regarding the sony xperia z3 compact. And I must say this is the best. He won me at 'xperia transfer'. No other reviews on youtube mentioned that. Now it just makes me wanna change to android more. I've been an apple user since '11. Used 2 iphones and was hesitant to changed software. But im not looking into getting anymore apple products due to it's price. But it is so likely that im changing my phone to z3 compact when it's due 2 years in June 15.
Ira Syafinaz Glad you found our review useful. If you need more information on Xperia Transfer, please follow this links: blog.clove.co.uk/2014/04/19/xperia-transfer-mobile/ and blog.clove.co.uk/2014/10/06/switching-apple-iphone-sony-xperia-z3-z3-compact/
Im watching this video on my z3 compact. I just can't get over how awesome this phone is. I always have to find reasons to hold it. I rarely even used my fairly new ipad ever since I got this phone!!
I've been using this phone for over 2 months now.. Dropped several times, never used a case, still do damage or scratch whatsoever! Im still obsessed with this phone :)
***** i just got mines and its so smooth and fast. Evrything loads without a stutter, of course if u have a slow internet but 4g and 3g is fast in this phone. Watch porn in the shower no prob to test waterproofing
gagongflip389 **UPDATE 3**: Even after 5 months, still no noticeable drop in performance. Never had any system errors, never had to turn off/on to get it working again like my previous phones. I accidentally dropped my z3 several times though, still no damage whatsoever. I never use a case, so there are some scratches on screen and back protectors, but not on the phone itself.
letzsee9 mine's arriving today, personally i think that it maybe better than iphones. but now i think im glad i have it.
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wow !. wHAT A REVIEW ! This is far much better review have seen for years from all of others...Great work Clove...
Really exquisite review. I just wanted to highlight how extensive your vocabulary is when doing your reviews. Often I feel that is a neglected aspect of a good review.
The phone looks incredible and was reviewed beautifully. Keep the work coming :)
You forgot to mention the fact its waterproof
Very nice review ,can't wait for mine to be shipped next week
The fact that he said he did not want to hand this phone back tells you how good it is. I will get this very soon.
Brilliant review, great job mate.
Ahmet Alkan Thanks for the positive words.
The best phone of 2014. No cons.
Ohhh yes I was dying for it ...thank you so much....
Xperia Z3 review next I guess ☺️?
i'm impressed by this review. you use your camera like a pro and i believe you definetly are one. good luck with you channel. thumbs up for you! Clove Technology
Thanks for the video, I love watching your reviews.. keep on man
I am very interested in the Z3 Compact, I have a Moto X right now and it's a fantastic phone and I'd have to say it might be the best Android device on the market but the Z3 line looks like it'll take that title, I have a PS4 and remote play is tempting.
Excellent review guys keep it up :-) now I badly want this smartphone
A very good phone and now extremely well priced heading off to buy one right now.
Me too. Even in mid 2016 a great phone, got one a few days ago
i love the green color. i held it in my hands yesterday, the frame is amazing. one cannot see the effect on the black version, it's a pity
Wish the compact retained the metal frame like the Z3.
This needs to come out on Verizon. It's basically an iPhone 4S running Android. A dream for me.
the 4s has 1.2 ghz ,the z3c has 2.5 ghz,the 4s has an 8 megapixel camera ,the z3c has 20.7 megapixel camera .....etc , and more ; the z3c is a lot better than the 4s ,5 ,5s,6,6 plus
they left the metal out so that the back can now handle some drops. in comparison the z2 had the problem, that the glass broke sometimes. the metal frame held it to tight
yolo swaggins When you start actually buying your smartphones rather than drooling over specs online. You'll see that its not (:
TroubleKlef i don't get why people are comparing the z3c to the iphone 4 ... www.fotos-hochladen.net/uploads/z3cvs4qcw2z9rgx8.jpg
I just wish they kept the sides sliver and the front black even for white versions, I think that looks sexier for a design ! But still, I don't think anyone can go wrong with this phone, also I'm a bit tempted by that silver green Z3 wow !! *_*
the best review ever. Clove Technology you are the best.
Fantastic review, loads of valuable information as well as a great presentation. Very well made video.
Hector Älfvåg Thanks for the feedback. Very much appreciated.
i really like your explaination,your voice is soothing :) and i'm gonna buy this phone,hope that its not too late as the z5 have been revealed
srry english is not my language
+Zed If you have the budge the Z5 Compact will be worth it but the Z3 Compact is a superb device still.
Good script, no audio/video samples at all, and voice acting that frankly sounds only marginally better than speech synthesizers in terms of emotion.
Got this a couple days ago played my ps4 30 miles from home at work with the on screen controller!!!!....Simply Amazing!!!! :)
How? I thought they had to be on the same Wifi network?
ReCalledBobcat Nope they both just need to be on Wi-fi networks or for best performance have the PS4 hardwired into your home internet connection and connect the remote play device (PS Vita or Experia Z3) through any Wi-fi network. :)
***** yeah i got a case for it and thick shatter proof screen protector now it feels pretty sturdy but when i got it your rite it felt vary fragile!
Have z1 compact for almost 2 years, Best buy I ever did. I never was fan of smarthphones, mostly because of their ridiculous size, but compact is great.
Didnt had any problems with it either.
In UAE price is 1800 AED in local shops with global assurance warranty.
Great review and respect for the legendary dexter track from Ricardo )
Nice one. Once again a great presentation of a good phone.
Z3C rocks and is the best phone! As good as G2!!! But I don't know why S6 mini will beat these phones badly...
No, Galaxy s5 mini is as powerful as Galaxy S3 (which was released 2 years ago) so s6 mini will be as powerful as Galaxy s4, no where near as powerful as Z3C
MrAsdaasdaasdaasdaas
I guess so, but I am looking for powerful phone without any compromise & with smaller screen... & Z3 don't have OIS & its 20 mp cam sucks, if you compare pics with Nokia or Sammy... Thats why I am waiting and wanting a perfect phone.
Tariq Mulla you could be waiting for a very long time my friend, everything on the z3 compact is good to some extent and even the cons have their advantages. Camera is pretty good and fast just not the best out there.
MrAsdaasdaasdaasdaas
Indeed... :(
I currently have an iPhone 4s and have been looking at both this and the Z3, but I'm still undecided. Could I please have some non-biased opinions please?
My god, I just got a brand new xperia Z because both Z1 and Z2 are too big while the Z1 compact is too small. This Z3 here is PERFECT!!! After seeing this review, should I regret buying my Xperia Z so soon and should I have waited longer for this gem here?
Great review! Finally someone that hit everything that could've come to mind! And lovely accent :3
simply2cheesy Thanks for the positive response to our review.
I have read elsewhere that this phone is a two day device in terms of battery....yet this video says you have to charge nightly? Why the discrepancy?
Gerudo Tech Turn on stamina mode, and you can get 2 days, but a moderate to heavy user will struggle to get a full 2 days out of it.
Clove Technology I see, thanks
Thanks for the in-depth review even if it did sound very un-natural and sounded very much like you were reading straight off a script word for word. I'm contemplating on the orange or the black version but I've yet to find a store that has an orange model on hand just so I can see how orange it is.
Checked the benchmarks at gsm arena on this phone, 720p screen means it reaches 25fps on Manhattan gfx benchmarks,
Suffice to say performance is excellent.
1080p phones with Snapdragon 801 can only do about 12fps in Manhattan.
awesome review. thanks
I really wanted to buy this phone but since reading about the screen crack problem and Sony's refusal to admit the problem (forcing the customer to shoulder the cost of repair) I think I'll wait for an alternative. It's a shame, because I'm not a fan of Apple or Samsung and thought this phone would suit me perfectly.
i dont have the budget for the z5 compact and itis coming soon so would it be bad if i bought the z3 compact ? and great review btw thnx
+yasser osama If your budget does not stretch, then by all means, the Z3 Compact is still a great product.
+yasser osama The Z5C is almost identical to the Z3C hardware-wise. Hell, the Z3C got a better chipset - one that does not overheat. It's a shame that Sony did not bump the Z5C's memory to 3GB or 4GB.
Nice review! :) Does anyone happen to know if the back panel for this phone is actually glass this time around? I remember the back panel for the Z1 Compact was later revealed to be clear plastic (to make it look like glass), so I was just curious.
apparently both sides are real glass this time
Should I get this over the htc one m8?
If this gets 1080p and a slightly bigger display maybe 4,7-4,9 inch display, this will be the best damn phone out there. PERIOD! so close! Looking much forward to next year what they will be like :)
bigger than 5 inches.. hellooo too big
more than 4,6 inches is not compact anymore..i think this feature (screen size) is toped in compact series
you want a compact phone with a 5" screen? wtf? the buy the z3
>1080p
>Implying 320ppi is not enough
I don't see any need for more pixels in my device. Xreality does a good job.
Should I buy the sony xperia z3 compact, I think it is the best compact phone on the market?
Great review
OMG!!! this is a Dream Phone!!!!!
i have an iphone 5 , is it a good idea to buy this ?
excellent review!!
I am looking forward to getting my Z3 Compact in a few days. My Xperia T quit working. For some reason the power button doesn't want to turn the phone on.
How is it?
It is a very nice review, but i dont think sony should call it a "non-compromise smaller phone" since it has its setbacks (ppi, ram, speakers)
But it still is the best small phone out there... and neither of these drawbacks (Maybe with the exception of the Speakers, I don't know anything about them tbh) will be noticable in day-to-day usage...
I am looking to buy this phone, but I have a few key questions after watching the review if you would be able to answer them. Does the phone get hot with use? Do games/scrolling through apps like Google plus and facebook lag when scrolling? As they are quite intensive with visual effects. And have you tested out remote play? If so does it work alright? Thanks, the review was great, my questions are just a little uncommon :3
Mantenner In answer to your questions. We have not experienced it getting hot. Extensive use and certain circumstances may cause it to do so, but in our general usage we have not found this, but we do not do any gaming. Lag can occur but rarely, if it is, it is often due to internet connection for the apps like Google+. We have yet to test remote play but reports suggest it works very well.
Clove Technology thanks so much for the reply, that really puts my mind at ease. Great channel, you've earned a sub from me!
Mantenner remoteplay for me is great as long as you have a good router, getting hot only happen when im playing games while its charging, but its not extreme just gets warm. General use it does not get hot at all. Gaming without charging hardly gets hot.
Currently i have a nexus 4 and i'm searching for a new device. The thing that worries me the most is the camera. I've heard that a lot of people complain that it's not very good(but it cannot suck as much as mu nexus 4 one does)! :D
You can rejust the carmaker any way you want :)
well made video , thanks
Do you guys ship to the us, would be cool.
Alex bballer We do ship toe the USA.
Thinking of switching to this from my M8 due to it's poor camera, what do you think? also does this phone support Emojis? any help would be appreciated.
Good day ladies and gents. To all the Z3C owners, how has your device fared thus far? What's this talk about the phone cracking in pockets? Care to shed some light for how it's been for you? How long have you used your Z3C? Any accidental falls?
TheBlooRayChannel Been using it for 5 months. I lost count how many time I dropped mine, still perfect :)
letzsee9 bought one. Brilliant performance! I've also bought a case but I prefer using the phone without one. To risk or not to risk?
Although a little to late,i have a question regarding the z3c's quick charge 2.0 capability.Are all variants quick charge 2.0 compatible or only the japanese variant(as some sites suggest) Thanks in advance!
Would you recommend this phone in 2017?
wish you had let us hear the actual audio
Best phone around now!
I've just bought this phone today, so far so good but...I'm so scared of accidently ripping off the charging/sd card slot cover whilst charging ! This is an upsetting downside. Would you recommend getting a magnetic charger? Or is there even one out there where you don't have to use the dock as I know it wouldn't work with a cover on which I would prefer to have on! Thanks
Hannah Bellfield The magnetic dock is good if you are concerned, but the port covers are fairly robust and should be be absolutely fine.
Hi guys I'm soon gonna get this phone but something is keeping me away from it... The self cracking problem is it actually true?! I live in the philippines and really looking forward to get this awesome phone . please reply!!
Abdullah Saleem This problem has existed on a small number of units.
Abdullah Saleem Hey Have you Bought it already?? how much.. from the Philippines
does the phone lag at all say compared to stock android?. Thats the only thing stopping me from buying unlocked here in the States.
You could download the Nova launcher for free and it is the same as stock Android :)
No lag.
Please help me. Which I should buy Galaxy S5 or Xperia Z3 compact?
Any Idea which is the best front and back 9h glass protector ?
I searched high and low and get conflicting opinions on the Nillkin, rhino shield, mocolo....
I want a good screen protector that covers the back and front from impacts, shatter and scratches
I'm getting a new phone in mid October Is the z3 compact and the z3 out by then
MrHockeyDemon15 They are out now.
cool thanks
is this phones battery better than the Motorola G2?
My present phone is starting to get a little old. Im trying to find out what is the best phone between this and the Nokia Lumia 930. I don't have a PS4, in fact, I don't have any sort of account that has anything to do with sony. Do you think this phone is good for me anyway?
I switched from m8 to z3 compact because of :
1.it's compact size with flagship specs.
2.it's amazing camera and 4k video with nice tricks in it.
3.it's a water proof phone.
That's what I like of z3 compact, but what I miss from m8 and dislike from z3 compact is :
1.no IR in z3 (IR is so useful)
2.m8 BoomSound is the best .
3.in order to get an update in z3 you have to connect the phone to your computer and such a long process till you update the phone it took me hours!!!
4.m8 Sense 6 is the best.
5.z3 flashlight is the worst(very low beam).
....although all that about z3 it still my daily used phone coz I really like the quality of it's camera, I take videos almost daily.
If just Sony fixes some of these it will rule.
More and more people start to praise the Z3 compact . it's arguably the hottest phone now.
I got my Z3 Compact and the screen resolution is horrible. I have thin horizontal lines all over the screen and it causes images to look very low in resolution. Do you think my phone is defected? I was VERY shocked to see it this bad. Please let me know how yours looks with this in mind.
maybe Sony doesn't want the screen angles to be good for security reasons,the person next to you can't see what you are doing
i am iPhone user and yet nothing impresses me. Yes, A LOT of cool features, great price but yet all phones compared to iPhone (mine is 5S) with same display size lack some things that I am so used to on my iPhone. Additional features like PS4 remote play is useless for me. If I switch from iphone 5S I don't get any improvements in display and benchmarks (5S scores higher).The charging slot is also in weird position. 4K is great but pointless for "today" as not many phones or displays out there to appreciate that quality,4K takes huge memory and battery life. 1080p/60FPS is enough for me.Yes, 20 MP camera, but as I said - put that photo on facebook or instagram = no different from my iPhone's 8 MP.
Also I never liked android because of it's complicated system.
For me I prefer iOS and screen from 4-4,7 inches, no more. Although I really like this phone (that's why I am watching this video) it still does not convince me to buy.
This is android OS. you can install things manually. You can delete android os and install windows if you want.
Mindaugas V no need as no care. u do it if u like. i keep things simple and smart at the same time. harmony of hardware and software.
Erm I don't know how to break this to you, but the 5S is a worse phone.. People are comparing this to the Iphone 6, and it's winning in most categories... Just fyi, this phone has a 4.6 inch display and a higher resolution than the 5S - and the Iphone can't record in 60fps at 1080p like you say. So most of these 'perks' you talk about on the Iphone don't exist. Also Android is easy to understand unless you're technologically inept, in which case you shouldn't be spending this amount of money on a phone
if you put the small apps in the lower part of the phone it minimize itself. :)
I am using an iPhone 4 right now and find that the performance just isn't up to scratch, it just feels slow and clunky. I did have an iPhone 5 which was pretty good until it got wet and instantly broke. I know both the z3 compact and the iPhone 6 are both good phones, but has anyone here had experience of both and could they possibly tell me which one is better and what the deciding factors are?
Just got this phone:D
Good idea to buy this phone now? It'd cost around 400 euros, is it worth it?
***** Dont think the price will go much lower.
+Clove Technology Please help me. Im thinking of buying this. Is it old now? Maybe its not worth anymore?
Clove Technology Should I buy this phone? Is it the best compact phone on the market?
It is in our opinion currently
Clove Technology Thank you, I am a big sony fan (I became a sony fan when I was 6)
Clove Technology You're personal phone is the sony xperia z1 compact? Do you like? What is a better buy yhe sony xperia z3 compact or z1 compact?
Dositej Cvetkovic It was when reviewing this, but I (Jon) now use the Z3 Compact. Not a lot of difference between them, but if buying now I would go with Z3 Compact.
Clove Technology Thank you
How much the prize?
i dont know which phone should i buy,sony xperia z3 or lg zero
The only thing that I dont like is the button layout :/
i think im gonna buy buy this phone, im sick of using my iphone 4s, its really getting slow...and i dont wanna get the iphone 6, cuz im afraid that shit might break, its like iphone on a freaking dieet..so would u recomment this phone or iphone 6? and can u also so some camera samples?
The best phone ever!!! It is my dream phone!
Seriously thinking of selling my moto g for this! Is that a good idea?
Screen cracking? On MotoG or Sony Xperia Z3C ?
my screen is broken . should i rather fix the sony xperia Z3 compact or my samsung galaxy A5
how come you guys arent selling the green version?
It's a carrier exclusive.
Xelt4 We may sell it in the future, if we can source it and if it comes off exclusive.
Im quite hesitant, if I'll go with Z3 or Z3C cause from what I've heard that z3c's speakers sounds like muffled, is it correct?
Norlan Padilla Can't say this is the case really. The big decider really should be the physical size.
Is this phone fast when browsing the web and loading twitter and other apps?
dillon dano Yes.
There are massive amounts of user complaints about cracked screen, is it true ?
devils.barbecue There have been some instances. We have found it to be affecting well under 1% of handsets sold.
İnceleme için teşekkür ederim bu cihaz android dünyasının en iyisi
I own this Absolutely AWESOME phone, it is by far the best buy on the market, i highly recommend you to purchase one and then come back here and share your thoughts.
I managed to buy mine on ebay at a reduced price of £219 gbp, just got the phone and nothing else, I managed to replace everything and wouldn't part with it now, it truly is mind blowing :-)
Hi i found the thins that you open to insert the sim and the sdcard a bit week....it's normal or I just got a bad version?
Mirko You mean the door/flap. It should close firmly.
Yes that one... Sorry for my English! It seems to close quite ok at the moment but I don't know for how long it will be fine. I'll keep using it until it's fine... Any way I bought the front you so I should be covered for 2 years with the warranty, am I correct?
You are correct. If concerned though do email us on sales@clove.co.uk to explore further
Thank you for the answers
And btw great phone!!
will the unlocked version of this work on verizon?
***** Yes
Clove Technology i have a question,im in saudi arabia, i want to buy this mobile but it will work if i go to philippines? no regional lock? because i will take my vacation after 6months...
thanks
Hey guys, I want to get the Z3C this week and I want to know since it is 720p will the videos from TH-cam and pictures from the gallery etc be shown in 720p or 1080p, also when connected via mhl cable to the TV. Thanks
iAm Tumelo When connected to a TV the content will be upscaled to 1080 if played from TH-cam. If from the gallery or video you have recorded from the phones internal camera it will be at 1080p.
Thank you very much! Subbed
So there's no 1080p display?
Anyone that has tried to compare the speakers of Z3C? Im still undecided cause Z3 is too big for me, but what Im more concerned in here was the Speakers of Z3C which quite muffled unlike with Z3 please help thanks
Just ordered mine. First Sony phone. Tired of my cheap nexus 5 build. Had the m8 too big & heavy. IPhone 6 too fragile and common.
What's wrong with Nexus 5? it is fast, not expensive and do the job.
I might ditch my Nexus 5 for this bad boy too....
Nexus 5 or this phone?
Drake B I have Nexus 5..its a great phone..but Xperia has a alot superior Camera, and batterytime is alot better, and Video and sound is better on Xperia..but still Nexus is a good phone considering that its alot cheaper than Xperia. i Need Xperia cuz i work alot outside and if i drop my Nexus in water its gone...Xperia is waterproof so i doesnt need to worry^^
Watching it on my xperia z3 xompact 😚
Looks like a killer. The only thing that bug me is the fact that sony drop the ppi very significanly but they should have left it like the z1 compact. Hopefully is not going to make a difference. Besides that is a beast
They dropped it 23ppi ... you can't even see the difference.
Nice
im looking for a waterproof phone is this one waterproof
+Acousticfire Dave Waterproof to a depth of 1.5 metres for 30 minutes in freshwater.
nice thanks