Hardware & Performance:
Hardware specs of the phone have no major change compare to Xperia Z3. Z3 Compact also sports same CPU architecture with only change in RAM configuration, instead of 3GB RAM Xperia Z3 Compact is given with 2GB RAM and rest arrangement is same. Sony has made use of Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AC chipset in its compact series flagship with configuration of 2.5GHz Quad-core processors, 2GB RAM and Adreno 330 GPU to handle day-to-day computing instructions easily and with great pace.
Processors and RAM configuration is good to produce proficient performance. Working simultaneously with different apps will not be a problem in Z3 Compact. Enjoy all HD games on Xperia Z3 compact comfortably and forget glitch and lag problem.
Onboard storage of Xperia Z3 Compact is 16GB and out of which 11.6GB is user accessible, if you wish to increase the memory of the phone, you can make use of microSD card up to 64GB. Connectivity features includes dual-band Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac and Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0 with apt-X, GPS and GLONASS, plus an FM radio with RDS.
Camera Quality:
Important section of Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone as Sony is keen to produce high resolution camera in its device. Sony has made use of 20.7MP camera with Sony G lens featuring with 27mm wide angle f/2.0 aperture and 1/ 2.3 inch sensor which are same compare to Xperia Z3. Camera of Sony is best known for capturing sharp and lively images. Alike Sony Xperia Z3, camera of Compact Z3 too does not produce fantastic result.
Superior Auto mode at 8MP resulted in inferior noisy level and even HDR shot was noticed with loss in color output. UI of the camera is simple and can be adjusted easily to get perfect click. Another amazing feature introduced by Sony is High ISO settings to shoot image accurately but does not deliver as effective settings. Camera is capable of shooting 4K video at 30fps and provides option to capture 1080p video at 30 and 60fps. Front facing camera is given with 2.2MP which is enough to capture crisp selfie and also helps in video conferencing.
Software & UI:
Xperia Z3 Compact is running on Android 4.4.4kitkat out of the box with custom Sony Xperia overlay. Lockscreen of the phone is tampered and now it supports widgets and allows you to download more from Play Store. Double tap the screen to awake it and protect lockscreen by Face, Pattern, PIN or Password unlock. Panes included in homescreen are default and cannot be rearranged according to your need. You can download as many themes, widgets and shortcuts for your Xperia Z3 Compact. Software part of the phone is kept simple and can be customized according to user need.
Battery Backup:
Z3 Compact is juiced up with 2,600mAh battery to handle long operation on your phone. It has improved little compare to Xperia Z1 compact. Battery is capable of delivering 16 hours of talk time in both the networks and also has good standby time. Stamina mode is included in this phone to achieve longer operation on phone and has two settings which allow you to preserve battery according to need.
Conclusion:
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has refined specs and features compare to Z1 Compact. Price of Xperia Z3 is given to 51,500rupees and Z3 Compact is given out with 42,000 rupees. Compact version of Sony is also rated so high that it will be out of reach from mediocre budget user. Phone has good design but lacks amazing display. Display feature is the major battle ground of all smartphone and Sony has delivered poor performance in this section.
Hardware specs are up to the mark but falls behind in most of the benchmark testing. Camera is good but compare to 20MP camera it performs little average. Battery of the phone is amazing and allows user to stay with this phone for all day long. Only price is the problem with Z3 Compact rest features are well managed by Sony.
