Following the 4.3-inch flagship Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Japanese manufacturer introduced the next generation of "compact" line - Xperia Z3 Compact. It should be noted that compared to the first version of the smart phone got quite a lot of improvements. First, Sony has given Z3 Compact top-end hardware "stuff", and secondly, the phone got a new design, similar to those of the flagship smartphone Sony Xperia Z3. In addition to the rounded edges, the device is now covered on both sides with tempered glass that provides superior protection from scratches.
Moreover, it has been improved protection against ingress of water and dust shell: telephone stand, provided that all the ports and covers are closed, the smart phone is protected against jets of water under low pressure with almost all possible directions (standard IP65) and can be kept in fresh water at a depth of 1.5 meters to 30 minutes (standard IP68).Also received a significant update to the software component number: updated firmware shell Sony, Camera app, and all the owners of a PlayStation 4 will be glad to know that the new smartphone also supports service Remote Play.
- network: GSM GPRS / EDGE (2G), UMTS HSPA (3G), LTE;
- Screen: 4.6-inch display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels, made by technology TRILUMINOS with Live Colour LED technology and X-Reality with smart contrast images for comfortable viewing of images in the open air;
- CPU: quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor 801 with a frequency of 2.5 GHz and Adreno 330 graphics accelerator;
- RAM: 2 GB;
- Internal memory: 16 GB (12 GB user available) + slot for memory cards up to 128GB;
- Main Camera: 20.7 megapixel sensor with Exmor RS 1 / 2.3 ", 8x digital zoom, a maximum of ISO 12800 and the ability to record Full HD-video, there is support for geotagging, HDR and optical image stabilization;
- Front Camera: 2.2 MP camera with the ability to record Full HD-video;
- communication interfaces: aGPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, microUSB, Wi-Fi;
- Battery: 2600 mAh: Talk time up to 14 hours, video playback time up to 10 hours, standby time up to 920 hours.
- Operating System: Android 4.4.4 KitKat;
- dimensions: 127,3 x 64,9 x 8,64 mm;
- Weight: 129 grams.
"Sony Mobile offers its customers a range of flagship smartphones: enjoy multimedia entertainment on the big screen Xperia Z3, or use the compact and lightweight smartphone Xperia Z3 Compact, without losing anything in terms of functionality. - Said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications. - Consumers come to expect from today's smartphones all great opportunities, including design, camera and battery life. Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact is intended to meet these expectations. They offer users the best Sony camera, and first implemented in these two elegant and waterproof smartphone service for Remote Play PS4 ".
First in line devices Z3 was implemented technology Sony DSEE HX, which increases the clarity of sound files in MP3 or AAC, providing sound quality, as close as possible to the High-Resolution Audio. In addition, smartphones series Xperia Z3 digital noise reduction technology is implemented: using a special headset MDR-NC31EM external noise level is reduced to 98%. Also, compared with the first generation smartphones Compact on the front panel stereo technology appeared S- Force Front Surround, which reproduce sound loud and clear as possible.
The novelty is offered in several body colors, including orange and green, in addition to the traditional white and black. In the sale of the unit will come to the end of autumn.