• 4.6" (1280x720) IPS LCD
  • 2GB
    Snapdragon 801 SoC
    16GB Storage
  • 20.7-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 2600 mAh

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phone has a 4.6-inch (1280x720) IPS LCD screen, a 20.7MP main camera and a 2.2MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2600 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 801 with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductXperia Z3 Compact (Launched 2014-09-01)
Display4.6" 1280x720 IPS LCD
Rear Camera(s)
  • 20.7-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 2.2-MP
Computing
  • Snapdragon 801 SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 16GB Storage
  • MicroSD (128GB max.)
Battery2600 mAh
DesignIP68, 129g (4.6oz), 127.3x64.9x8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$149
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Display
TypeIPS LCD
Diagonal (inches)4.6"
Display/Body Ratio70.6%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)319 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel20.7-MP
Hardware Features
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/120fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2600 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
Talk Time12 hours
Music Playback Time110 hours
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 801
Processor ModelMSM8974AC
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)2.5 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options16GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size128GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.4.4
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT4 150 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB 2.0
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
  • MHL
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • MP3
  • VIBRATION
  • WAV
Speaker channelsMono
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • OGG
  • AAC
  • AMR
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • 3GP
  • MKV
  • AVI
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Xperia Z3 Compact Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Xperia Z3 Compact was retailing at around $149 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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Yes! The Xperia Z3 Compact is water-tight and got a IP68 certification.
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No, the Xperia Z3 Compact does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it could be different in Abroad. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Xperia Z3 Compact resolution of (1280x720) is not defined as 4K.
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No, the Xperia Z3 Compact is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Xperia Z3 Compact does not have Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Xperia Z3 Compact is a 4G-LTE device that is rated 4G LTE cat4 (150 Mbps).
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No, the Xperia Z3 Compact does not work on 5G NR networks.
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No, the Xperia Z3 Compact is not a USB-C handset.
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No, the Xperia Z3 Compact's battery cannot be removed.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
Sony Xperia XA1Apple iPhone 5sSony Xperia Z3 CompactApple iPhone 6Sony Xperia Z5 CompactApple iPhone SE250003750050000625007500087500100000112500125000137500

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better
Sony Xperia Z3 CompactApple iPhone 6Sony Xperia Z5 CompactApple iPhone SE7501000125015001750200022502500275030003250

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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Apple iPhone 5sApple iPhone 6Sony Xperia Z3 CompactSony Xperia Z5 CompactApple iPhone SE112501250013750150001625017500187502000021250225002375025000262502750028750

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Sony Xperia XA1Apple iPhone 5sSony Xperia Z3 CompactApple iPhone 6Sony Xperia Z5 CompactApple iPhone SE7.51012.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.5

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Sony Xperia XA1Sony Xperia Z3 CompactApple iPhone 5sApple iPhone 6Sony Xperia Z5 CompactApple iPhone SE152025303540455055606570758085

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
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