Sony Xperia XZ3 deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

90	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. Read full review
90	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. Read full review
90	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. Read full review
90	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. Read full review
90	Coolsmartphone | Dan Carter A good phone with amazing screen, let down by a poor low light camera and a strange fingerprint placement. Read full review
90	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. Read full review
90	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. Read full review
88	NotebookCheck | Mike Wobker The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a flagship device that fares well against its competitors without having to jump on market trends. Read full review
83	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. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	Digital Trends | Simon Hill The stunning OLED screen makes this Sony's best smartphone to date, but it's not flawless. Read full review
80	The Inquirer | Alan Martin Will you be happy with the Sony Xperia XZ3? Undoubtedly yes. Read full review
80	ZDNet | Sandra Vogel The Xperia XZ3 is a return to form for Sony, with the OLED screen a particular highlight. Read full review
80	Trusted Reviews | Richard Easton A big step in the right direction for Sony flagships. Read full review
76	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. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
65	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. Read full review
60	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. Read full review

Compare Sony Xperia XZ3 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 158 x 73 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 in) Weight: 193 g (6.81 oz)
Screen	Size: 6 inches diagonal Resolution: 2880 x 1440 pixels Screen Density: 537 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 80.5 % Display Type: P-OLED
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) GPU: Adreno 630 RAM: 4/6 GB
Camera	Main Camera: 19 megapixels with LED flash Secondary Camera: 13 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 64GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 3330 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: Yes Quick Charge: Quick Charge
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes
Fingerprint Reader	Rear
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the Sony Xperia XZ3

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