Is the Sony Xperia Z3 afraid of water?
It is described as waterproof and dust-resistant — a feature that clearly set this model apart when it was released. On a device of this generation, it is still wise to check the condition of the flaps and seals before any exposure to water.
What battery life is quoted for the Sony Xperia Z3?
Two separate figures: up to 14 hours of talk time and up to 800 hours on standby. The first corresponds to a continuous call, the second to a phone switched on but not in use — real-world use naturally falls somewhere between the two.
Can you add storage to the Sony Xperia Z3?
Yes, with a microSD or microSDXC card, on top of the 16 GB of internal storage. The expansion is all the more useful as the original capacity is modest by today's standards.
Has the Sony Xperia Z3 kept the headphone jack?
Yes, there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, alongside a micro-USB 2.0 port and MHL 3.0 support for video output. It also has an FM radio, which picks up stations without using any data.
What comes in the box with the Sony Xperia Z3?
A USB cable and a quick start guide. So make sure you have a micro-USB mains adapter if you do not already own one — the cable alone is not enough to charge the device from a wall socket.
How good are the Sony Xperia Z3's cameras?
The main sensor is 20.7 MP — a high resolution for its generation — and the front sensor 2.2 MP. The screen, for its part, displays 1920 × 1080 on 5.2 inches, in 16.78 million colours.
Which networks does the Sony Xperia Z3 work on?
2G, 3G and 4G, with EDGE, GPRS, UMTS and HSDPA support, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1. The SIM card is nano-SIM format, and a GPS receiver is built in.
Which processor powers the Sony Xperia Z3?
A quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974AC clocked at 2.5 GHz. It was top of the range for its generation, and this frequency remains comfortable for browsing, calls and video playback in everyday use.
Does the Sony Xperia Z3 play every video format?
It supports a wide list: MP4, MKV, AVI, H.264, H.265, VP8, WEBM, XVID and others, as well as the FLAC, MP3, AAC and WMA audio formats. This is a strong point for playing files copied from a computer without converting them first.
Is the Sony Xperia Z3 new and covered by a warranty?
Yes, new equipment, with the invoice serving as the warranty document for 1 year. Keep it: it is the document you will be asked for when making a warranty claim.