Sony Xperia Z3 review

Specs: 5.2-inch IPS display (1920 x 1080 pixels), 2.5Ghz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, Adreno 330 graphics, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage + microSD slot (up to 128GB card supported), 20.7MP primary cameras, 2.2MP front camera, 3G, WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Android 4.4, 3,100mAh battery, 152 grams 

Pros: Gorgeous new design, slimmer & lighter than before, premium metal and glass construction, completely water & dust proof (IP65/68 rating), vastly improved screen compared to previous Xperia flagships, superlative camera performance 

Cons: Heats up uncomfortably when stressed (after just 5 mins of 4K video, gaming, or AR camera effects), expensive 

First Impressions 

"What! Already?" was our reaction when we first heard about the Z3. Barely six months after the Z2, Sony went ahead and took the wraps off the newest flagship. While it's not apparent at first glance, the Z3 actually features scores of improvements - the kind that you won't get to know about simply by looking at the spec sheet. 

The first thing that hits you when you see the Z3 is the more pleasing shape. The corners and edges are now rounded (convex) instead of the harder, sharper (slightly concave) designs on the previous models. Pick it up and it instantly feels lighter - the kind of feeling you get when you hold a phone without a battery. However the battery is there of course - it's not removable. Everything is one piece and you still get a couple of flaps (one on each side) - one for the micro USB port and anot ..