A new Sony flagship phone, the Xperia Z3, has been announced at the IFA recently. It does have the flagship attributes on it, but will the current Xperia Z2 owners feel the need to upgrade? Let's take a look at their key specs.
Display:
Xperia Z3 - 5.2 inches Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), ~424ppi, Triluminous Display
Xperia Z2 - 5.2 inches Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), ~424ppi, Triluminous Display
The Xperia Z3 didn't get the bump on its screen size and stayed at 5.2 inches. The screen resolution also stayed the same at Full HD, 1080 x 1920 pixels. It's quite a puzzle why it didn't get the QHD screen, but FHD does look good and sharp, anyway.
Processor:
Xperia Z3 - 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330
Xperia Z2 - 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330
The same chipset, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, as the Z2 was used. Although, by looking closely, the clock speed was bumped by a small amount. It won't give significant boost, but may help still on doing heavy tasks.
Physical Attributes:
Xperia Z3 - 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm, 152g, IP68 certified
Xperia Z2 - 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, 163g, IP58 certified
The Xperia Z3 has explicit revisions in its design, including its rounded edges and buttons. By looking at the dimensions above, the Z3 is thinner and lighter compared to its predecessor. It's now IP68 certified from IP58 meaning it can go a little further under the water.
Memory:
Xperia Z3 - 16GB internal phone storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD, 3GB RAM
Xperia Z2 - 16GB internal phone storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD, 3GB RAM
The Z3 also retained its internal phone storage. The RAM also stayed at 3GB.
Camera:
Xperia Z3 - 20.7MP main camera and 2.2MP front camera
Xperia Z2 - 20.7MP main camera and 2.2MP front camera
The camera is also at 20.7MP, same as the Xperia Z2. Although in the new flagship, the light sensitivity was boosted and the highest in a smartphone so far at ISO 3200. It means better photos even in low light conditions.
Battery:
Xperia Z3 - 3100mAh
Xperia Z2 - 3200mAh
The battery was reduced by 100mAh compared to the last gen Xperia. But this time, they emphasized a two-day battery life on average use. It can even extend the juices further using the ultra stamina mode limiting to the phone's basic call and text functions.
Overall, the changes are not that head-turning when compared to its former flagship. You may not feel the urge to upgrade if you already have the Z2 which still looks gorgeous and premium even though it aged a bit.
{sources 1, 2, 3}
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Xperia Z3 - 5.2 inches Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), ~424ppi, Triluminous Display
Xperia Z2 - 5.2 inches Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels), ~424ppi, Triluminous Display
The Xperia Z3 didn't get the bump on its screen size and stayed at 5.2 inches. The screen resolution also stayed the same at Full HD, 1080 x 1920 pixels. It's quite a puzzle why it didn't get the QHD screen, but FHD does look good and sharp, anyway.
Processor:
Xperia Z3 - 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330
Xperia Z2 - 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330
The same chipset, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, as the Z2 was used. Although, by looking closely, the clock speed was bumped by a small amount. It won't give significant boost, but may help still on doing heavy tasks.
Physical Attributes:
Xperia Z3 - 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm, 152g, IP68 certified
Xperia Z2 - 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm, 163g, IP58 certified
The Xperia Z3 has explicit revisions in its design, including its rounded edges and buttons. By looking at the dimensions above, the Z3 is thinner and lighter compared to its predecessor. It's now IP68 certified from IP58 meaning it can go a little further under the water.
Memory:
Xperia Z3 - 16GB internal phone storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD, 3GB RAM
Xperia Z2 - 16GB internal phone storage, expandable up to 128GB via microSD, 3GB RAM
The Z3 also retained its internal phone storage. The RAM also stayed at 3GB.
Camera:
Xperia Z3 - 20.7MP main camera and 2.2MP front camera
Xperia Z2 - 20.7MP main camera and 2.2MP front camera
The camera is also at 20.7MP, same as the Xperia Z2. Although in the new flagship, the light sensitivity was boosted and the highest in a smartphone so far at ISO 3200. It means better photos even in low light conditions.
Battery:
Xperia Z3 - 3100mAh
Xperia Z2 - 3200mAh
The battery was reduced by 100mAh compared to the last gen Xperia. But this time, they emphasized a two-day battery life on average use. It can even extend the juices further using the ultra stamina mode limiting to the phone's basic call and text functions.
Overall, the changes are not that head-turning when compared to its former flagship. You may not feel the urge to upgrade if you already have the Z2 which still looks gorgeous and premium even though it aged a bit.
{sources 1, 2, 3}
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