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Sony Xperia Z3

88
Engadget
Score
An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.
88

An all-around great product that's among the best in its category. You'll almost certainly be happy.

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The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

Sony Xperia Z3 review: a classy flagship with great battery life

For a phone that, initially at least, looks a lot like the one it's meant to replace the Z3 has a few tricks up its sleeve. Best of all is the standout battery life. Android photographers will love the camera too. It's easy to recommend the Z3, unless you're upgrading from the Z2, of course.

Pros
  • Fantastic battery life
  • High-quality finish
  • Great camera
Cons
  • Software feels a little dated
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Scores

Engadget

88
 

User Reviews

100
chrmahr
The best Android on the market. The cam and battery life is just a dream......read more
60
josephcarasso
Overall nice phone, particularly the one with 2 Sim support. Pros: good built...read more
30
Siaw
It claims it is water proof and dust proof but inferior glass used to build...read more
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8.8
Average Critic Score

Reception and call quality

9.0
 

Display

9.3
 

Battery life

9.8
 

Camera

8.8
 

Ease of use

8.3
 

Design and form factor

8.5
 

Portability (size / weight)

8.8
 

Media support

8.7
 

Durability

8.6
 

Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)

8.9
 

How It Stacks Up

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G Pro 2

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Critic

82
 

User

93
 
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80
Sony

Xperia Z5

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80
 

Critic

78
 

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HTC One
84
HTC

One (M9)

Engadget

84
 

Critic

81
 

User

80
 
Motorola Moto
87
Motorola

Moto G

Engadget

87
 

Critic

83
 

User

90
 
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How It Stacks Up

LG
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LG

G Pro 2

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88
 

Critic

82
 

User

93
 
Sony Xperia
80
Sony

Xperia Z5

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80
 

Critic

78
 

User

Not yet scored
 
HTC One
84
HTC

One (M9)

Engadget

84
 

Critic

81
 

User

80
 
Motorola Moto
87
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Moto G

Engadget

87
 

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User

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