Sony launches the new Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact flagships in India

Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact flagships were launched on 25 Sep across India

25th September 2014, Mumbai – Sony India today announced the launch of its most powerful flagship smartphones to date, Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact

Both smartphones are powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5 GHz quad-core CPU, supported by 3GB RAM and 4G LTE modem for lightning fast browsing, immersive multimedia browsing and stunning visuals. The new smartphones offer a 20.7MP CMOS sensor camera with a 25mm wide angle lens and ISO 12,800 light sensitivity, offering an unparalleled experience of smartphone low light photography. The 5.2 inch Xperia Z3 comes with a 7.3 mm super slim rounded aluminium frame and weighs just 152 grams. The 4.6 inch Z3 Compact packs all the path-breaking features and uncompromised performance of Xperia Z3 in an 8.6 mm compact frame that weighs only 129 grams.

The Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact can capture video in 4K resolution with SteadyShot technology for stable videos and offer an ultra-bright triluminos display, unsurpassed audio with DSEE HX audio upscaling. For audio enthusiasts, the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact offer unmatched audio playback with options of hi-res audio, digital noise cancellation, DSEE HX audio upscaling, and front facing stereo speakers with S-Force Front Surround play. These are also the only smartphones to offer PS4 remote play that enables using them as a remote screen to connect to and control games on PS4. Both models also offer the highest levels of waterproofing in compliance with IP 65/68, and up to two days battery life.

My views about these phones

Build and Design - Sony has gone for completely curved design and it feels great in hand. Both phones exude elegance apart from being dust proof & water-proof.

Hardware and Software - Both phones come with Kitkat 4.4.4 out of the box along with 3GB RAM, Snapdragon 801 SoC, full HD display etc

According to me, these are flagship devices and hence both are simply brilliant. There is no compromise anywhere and that's how things should be. Generally compact versions of flagships are under-powered but Sony has proved all critics wrong by giving same powerful hardware & software package to Z3 compact.

So, I will conclude my post now. I think the launch of second flagship in same year by Sony reinforces the fact that Sony is keen to deliver latest technology to its fans and followers. Also, Z2 owners will not feel left out because the Z3 is not a major shift from its predecessor but the improvements are noteworthy.