jmcomms | Jonathan Morris

If you can find the phone at a price too good to pass up, perhaps on a special promotion with freebies thrown in, or on a plan that isn't going to bump up the cost of ownership too much, you'd certainly have no reason to dislike the phone. It's a top-performer for sure.

Android Headlines | Nick Sutrich

The Xperia XZ3 is a far more attractive option in the UK and Europe, in particular, where the reduced price makes this a far more attractive option and makes this an easy recommendation.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The Xperia XZ3 is Sony's best-ever phone... Given the price points of competing iPhones and Galaxies, its price goes a long way toward making the Xperia XZ3 an attractive alternative.

TheEffect.Net | John Reilly

After spending some time with Sony's latest flagship device, we can finally say that it's able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best out there.

Coolsmartphone | Dan Carter

A good phone with amazing screen, let down by a poor low light camera and a strange fingerprint placement.

TechRadar | Basil Kronfli

A combination of a misplaced fingerprint scanner, some frustrating software and a good, but not excellent, stills camera prevents the XZ3 from being a must buy. That is unless you spend your entire mobile life watching videos.

Pocket-lint | Britta O'Boyle

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is the Xperia flagship we've been waiting a very long time to see. It finally pushes design boundaries, resulting in a stunning device with a great display and lots of top features.

NotebookCheck | Mike Wobker

The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a flagship device that fares well against its competitors without having to jump on market trends.

phoneArena | Victor Hristov

This is a phone that impresses the senses, yet lets you down a bit when it comes to pure functionality and features.

IT PRO | Bobby Hellard

For its price, you'd probably expect a few more high-end features from the Xperia XZ3, but its cinematic display is a real blockbuster.

T3 | Robert Jones

Sony delivers an Android phone in the Sony Xperia XZ3 that is a near all-round technical showcase. Overall, though, it's a quality flagship that will appeal massively to audio and video enthusiasts especially.

AndroidPit | Benoit Pepicq

Without this battery problem, I would have strongly recommended this smartphone to you, but if you are an intensive user, think again. On all other points, you will not be disappointed because it is the best Sony device I have ever had the pleasure of testing.

Alphr | Nathan Spendelow

Sony's Xperia XZ3 is a welcome return to form. Why, then, am I not recommending Sony's flagship? Well, Sony is asking a lot for a phone that doesn't do anything better than its cheaper rivals.

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

The XZ3 successfully ticks all the boxes that matter. Why, then, am I not recommending Sony's flagship? Well, Sony is asking a lot for a phone that doesn't do anything better than its cheaper rivals.

Digital Trends | Simon Hill

The stunning OLED screen makes this Sony's best smartphone to date, but it's not flawless.

The Inquirer | Alan Martin

Will you be happy with the Sony Xperia XZ3? Undoubtedly yes.

ZDNet | Sandra Vogel

The Xperia XZ3 is a return to form for Sony, with the OLED screen a particular highlight.

Trusted Reviews | Richard Easton

A big step in the right direction for Sony flagships.

What Mobile

What you're getting is a premium flagship handset that will no doubt make you happy once you get the hang of its quirks. It has a beautiful design that you'll be happy to slap on the table at the pub.

Android Central | Daniel Bader

Sony's Xperia XZ3 nails the fundamentals with a beautiful OLED screen, outstanding performance and battery life, a decent camera, and plenty of charm. But at its price, it's too expensive.

VentureBeat | Kyle Wiggers

It's death by a thousand self-inflicted cuts, basically... At its price, I'd expect more capable cameras and a revamped design, or at the very least a highly compelling software experience. But the XZ3 offers none of those.

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

Sony turned around and trotted out a successor to its Xperia XZ2 just a few months after that phone came out. Unfortunately, the Xperia XZ3 is a worse deal for buyers.