Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact announced at IFA

billbond4 · 12-09-2014 9:30am

I would highly recommend something like this.
http://www.clove.co.uk/microusb-to-magnetic-connector-adapter
Loads of similar things on ebay/amazon.
I have a dock for my z1 compact and its great not having to open up usb flaps when charging phone.

Also phone is a tad cheaper on clove 464e inc p&p to Ireland

sebcity · 12-09-2014 10:31am

According to GSM Arena, the Z2 has a 3200 mAH battery and the newer Z3 only has 3100 mAH. I'm guessing this is because of the reduced thickness of the phone but do you think it will still have the outstanding battery life?

Sonics2k · 12-09-2014 10:43am

sebcity wrote: »

According to GSM Arena, the Z2 has a 3200 mAH battery and the newer Z3 only has 3100 mAH. I'm guessing this is because of the reduced thickness of the phone but do you think it will still have the outstanding battery life?

I'd imagine it will still have a great battery life, the lower amount is minimal so shouldn't hit it too much.

cormie · 12-09-2014 10:58am

Does anyone know of any Irish suppliers selling this for around the same price? Do Sony set the prices? I can claim the VAT back which is why I'm asking, easier than having to request an EX VAT purchase from UK etc.

sebcity · 12-09-2014 11:03am

Sonics2k wrote: »

I'd imagine it will still have a great battery life, the lower amount is minimal so shouldn't hit it too much.

Just read a few reviews there, the battery life is still great.
I think I'll invest!

Daith · 12-09-2014 11:42am

Was looking for a new phone but dislike the bigger phones like the M8. The Z3 compact seems to be it for me.

Terminator · 12-09-2014 2:58pm

MiCr0 wrote: »

Some nicer pricing possibly
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Z3-Compact-to-be-cheaper-than-initially-believed-at-least-in-the-UK_id60626

Thats great news - was thinking of buying it outright and getting a 30 day sim plan.

Scruff · 12-09-2014 5:19pm

hope they drop the price of the z1 compact! would love the z3 compact but would be happy with a cheaper z1 compact.

antodeco · 12-09-2014 6:50pm

The Z3 Compact has a significantly lower battery than the normal z3. It's a little closer to the HTC One. I wonder what the difference really is

Terminator · 12-09-2014 7:24pm

Battery is amazing according to this review

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3_compact-review-1135.php

The_Shotz · 13-09-2014 8:11am

I currently have the z1 compact, if the battery is improved on the z3 compact it would be amazing, I currently on heavy usage get at least a day and a half from mine, normal use and I'd get two days.

Chuck_Norris · 17-09-2014 7:30pm

One tiny little annoyance about the Z3. Sony said on the Xperia Facetube page they won't be bundling the noise cancelling headphones with it. Only a minor thing, but would've been nice to get them.

billbond4 · 18-09-2014 9:46am

Its probably to keep the cost of handset down, im sure some might do a bundle, or you could get one on ebay

antodeco · 18-09-2014 9:51am

Can anyone advise me why I shouldnt get this handset?

I currently have a HTC One and my main usage is:

Internet and Email (about 75% usage)
Texts, very little calls
Decent amount of photos (10%)
Dont really play games on it.
Just usual apps like maps, Google Now.

I need something with a half decent camera, and a very good battery (I normally get around 8 hours of battery out of the One).

beno619 · 18-09-2014 10:36am

antodeco wrote:

Can anyone advise me why I shouldnt get this handset?

If your not happy with the battery of the One and you want a best in class camera you should get a Z3/C.

antodeco · 18-09-2014 10:54am

beno619 wrote: »

If your not happy with the battery of the One and you want a best in class camera you should get a Z3/C.

If the camera and battery were better on the One, I'd have no reason to change! Guess I'll give the missus the One and keep the Z3 for myself! I'll have to have a look at the Z3 and Z3 compact side by side to decide which one!

cormie · 18-09-2014 11:08am

I know Cyagenmod 11 (excuse me if I've got the name wrong) is on the Z1c and allows OTA updates to be updated as they are rolled out by the coders, would anyone have any idea how long it might take for the same thing to be on the Z3c? I always prefer having stock android instead of each manufacturers own spin on things.

caolfx · 18-09-2014 11:11am

Interesting.

Didn't expect the Z3 to be out for another couple of months.

Z3 is roughly the same size as the M8 looking at the dimensions. It'll be either that or the new Nexus..

whitelightrider · 18-09-2014 1:10pm

Are Vodafone doing the Z3? I currently have the S4 but have been looking at the Z2 and it looks amazing. Can only imagine how good the Z3 will be

cormie · 18-09-2014 1:21pm

The vodafone plans aren't really worth it, I remember looking into it just recently, and it was a much better choice to buy the handset and go on Vodafones cheaper non contract plan. Weigh it up against your own usage of course.

whitelightrider · 18-09-2014 1:32pm

cormie wrote: »

The vodafone plans aren't really worth it, I remember looking into it just recently, and it was a much better choice to buy the handset and go on Vodafones cheaper non contract plan. Weigh it up against your own usage of course.

How much is the Z3 though?

cormie · 18-09-2014 8:46pm

Above it can get got for about €440 or so I think? I think I remember weighing up the cost of a vodafone "phone" plan against a sim only plan and it was working out €480 or so more expensive over the course of 24 month contract, so I would have been much better off just buying a phone and going on a sim only plan as I think it was more minutes, texts, data and no contract, plus, come January 2016, there should be the EU network collaboration so that should see more deals coming I guess so it would be good to be out of contract for then!

stoksyXL · 18-09-2014 10:53pm

Someone pointed out that the z3 is cheaper on clove uk site.
I wouldn't mind getting one there, but I don't know much about clove, never ordered from them before.

Are they reliable? Anybody got any reviews about them?

Terminator · 19-09-2014 11:55pm

Phonearena gives it a 9 - a half point higher than the full sized Z3 model

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z3-Compact-Review_id3794

http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Sony-Xperia-Z3-Review_id3795

billbond4 · 23-09-2014 10:53am

Sony are saying middle of next week now, which ties in with what CPW are saying too.

Daith · 24-09-2014 5:20pm

stoksyXL wrote: »

Someone pointed out that the z3 is cheaper on clove uk site.
I wouldn't mind getting one there, but I don't know much about clove, never ordered from them before.

Are they reliable? Anybody got any reviews about them?

Just on this. Is there customs charged if I order from here?

flazio · 24-09-2014 8:20pm

Daith wrote: »

Just on this. Is there customs charged if I order from here?

Get a Parcel Motel account, send it to the Northern Ireland address and Nightline will bring it down the border for you.

bush · 24-09-2014 8:58pm

Theres no customs buying from the uk

flazio · 24-09-2014 9:38pm

bush wrote: »

Theres no customs buying from the uk

Caution on that, if coming from the Channel Islands or The Isle of Man then there might be. (Got caught out once when getting a DVD from play.com)

Daith · 25-09-2014 8:43am

Cheers lads. Torn between just buying this and waiting for the next Nexus phone. I don't think I'll be disappointed with the compact judging by reviews though.

Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact announced at IFA

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