Xperia Z3 Compact on IFA 2014: Z3 but just ‘Compact’

Xperia Z3 Compact - Specifications

Sony has truly revolutionized the concept of compact flagship concept with the Xperia Z3 Compact. The Xperia Z3 Compact is the only phone that has fundamentally the same specs to its large-screen counterpart. And it is the only phone to do that. The Z3 Compact is every bit as striking as the Xperia Z3. It feature the same processor, GPU and internal storage. While the only difference is that of the screen, a 4.6-inch 720p screen.

Specifications and Details

Announced 2014, September
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2014, September
Dimensions 127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
Weight 129 g (4.55 oz)
– IP68 certified – dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.6 inches (~319 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch     Yes, up to 10 fingers
Protection      Shatter proof glass
– Triluminos display
– X-Reality Engine
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack Yes
Card slot microSD, up to64 GB
Internal 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
GPRS Up to 107 kbps
EDGE Up to 296 kbps
Speed HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP
USB microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3), USB On-the-go, USB Host
Primary 20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features 1/2.3” sensor size, ISO 12,800, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, HDR, panorama
Video 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
Secondary 2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps
OS Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801
CPU Quad Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU Adreno 330
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer

Other Information

As compared to Z1 Compact predecessor, the Xperia Z3 Compact is thinner and lighter. The battery has been upgraded to 2,600mAh. With this, the Z3 Compact loses the metal frame of its big-screen counterpart.

The Xperia Z3 Compact shares many features that are identical to the Z3. The 20.7MP sensor with increased ISO sensitivity and 25mm lens. There is also the nylon corner caps to prevent damage. The extensive PS4 connectivity support. And of course, the IP68 dust and water resistance rating is here as well.

The Xperia Z3 Compact is more youthful as it has color options like Green and Orange alongside White and Black.

It is expected to release in conjunction with Xperia Z3.