In 2013 Sony began mass production of Xperia Z series phones. By most of the users, first water resistance Z models was marked with quite good impressions, that’s why Sony didn’t plan to stop producing the second ones. With all the right decisions being made, like creating unique design and installing high quality cameras, in two years Z series became one of the most competitive Android phones for today. Sony also became known as the company which released first waterproof tablet world wide.
So today we’d like to introduce another charming in its simplicity and comparing with the previous Z series models, outstanding in handheld comfort, the Sony Xperia Z3+. A rectangular two-sided glass slab held together by a aluminum metal frame makes for a premium styling which feels equally nice to look at and handle.
Talking from practice, since the Z2 model we found out that back side of the phone is not so resistant to light scratches as according to the manufacturer. Rounded corners and edges are connected as one solid alloy which makes device more resistant to stronger damage by hitting the ground.
The only one awkward thing we must admit is rather rarely used SIM chip. To insert the SIM card into the Z3+ first you must remove thin plastic frame, then put SIM card in it and insert it back into the phone. If you don’t remember which is the right side to put that chip back in, then it’s easy to make a mistake by putting SIM with that plastic little frame from the wrong side. That’s how it becomes a real challenge to take SIM card out without any additional tools.
Comparing the inside improvements with previous Z3 model, it’s surprising that Z3+ starts with 32GB of integrated internal memory. 2 megapixel front camera is upgraded to 5.1MP, which guarantees high quality selfies with all available Sony photo editing software. Our attention also attracts integrated lower capacity battery. Therefore, there is no need to worry, because that’s the reason why Xperia Z3+ is thinned to 6.9mm and weight is reduced to 144 grams. Read about more detailed technical specification down below.
Sony Xperia Z3+ price in Europe ∼700€
The only one awkward thing we must admit is rather rarely used SIM chip. To insert the SIM card into the Z3+ first you must remove thin plastic frame, then put SIM card in it and insert it back into the phone. If you don’t remember which is the right side to put that chip back in, then it’s easy to make a mistake by putting SIM with that plastic little frame from the wrong side. That’s how it becomes a real challenge to take SIM card out without any additional tools.
Comparing the inside improvements with previous Z3 model, it’s surprising that Z3+ starts with 32GB of integrated internal memory. 2 megapixel front camera is upgraded to 5.1MP, which guarantees high quality selfies with all available Sony photo editing software. Our attention also attracts integrated lower capacity battery. Therefore, there is no need to worry, because that’s the reason why Xperia Z3+ is thinned to 6.9mm and weight is reduced to 144 grams. Read about more detailed technical specification down below.
Sony Xperia Z3+ price in Europe ∼700€
Technical specifications:
• Network 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900; 3G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100; 4G LTE 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600;
• Dimensions 146 x 72 x 6.9mm, weight 144g
• 5.2 inches IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and ∼424 ppi pixel density, scratch-resistant glass
• Up to 10 fingers touch screen control
• Processor 2GHz quad-core Cortex-A57 with Adreno 430 chipset
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB internal memory
• MicroSD card support up to 128GB
• 20.7MP rear camera with 5248 × 3936 resolution, autofocus, panorama, LED flash, video recording 2160@30fps, 1080@60fps, 720@120fps, HDR
• Front camera 5.1MP, video recording 1080@30fps, with HDR function
• Bluetooth v4.1 with A2DP
• NFC (Near Field Communication)
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system
• Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer
• IP68 certified – dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
• Integrated Li-Ion 2930mAh battery with quick charging function (60% over 30 minutes)
• Standby time up to 590 hours, talk time up to 17 hours
• Network 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900; 3G HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100; 4G LTE 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600;
• Dimensions 146 x 72 x 6.9mm, weight 144g
• 5.2 inches IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution and ∼424 ppi pixel density, scratch-resistant glass
• Up to 10 fingers touch screen control
• Processor 2GHz quad-core Cortex-A57 with Adreno 430 chipset
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB internal memory
• MicroSD card support up to 128GB
• 20.7MP rear camera with 5248 × 3936 resolution, autofocus, panorama, LED flash, video recording 2160@30fps, 1080@60fps, 720@120fps, HDR
• Front camera 5.1MP, video recording 1080@30fps, with HDR function
• Bluetooth v4.1 with A2DP
• NFC (Near Field Communication)
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Android Lollipop 5.0 operating system
• Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer
• IP68 certified – dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
• Integrated Li-Ion 2930mAh battery with quick charging function (60% over 30 minutes)
• Standby time up to 590 hours, talk time up to 17 hours
