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Sony Xperia XZ3
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Sony Xperia XZ3

Released: 2018, August 30Price: About 510 EURStatus: Available. Released 2018, October 05

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
CPUOcta-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPUAdreno 630
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
Size6.0 inches, 92.9 cm, 2, (~80.5% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeP-OLED, HDR BT.2020
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
BrandSony
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia XZ3
PriceAbout 510 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, Silver White, Forest Green, Bordeaux Red
ModelsH9436, H8416, H9493
Single13 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2018, October 05
Weight193 g (6.81 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.502 (sunlight)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H8416, H9436, H9493
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 66 - H8416, H9436, H9493
Charging18W wired, PD2.0, Wireless (Qi)
FeaturesHDR
Internal64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Released2018, August 30
Announced2018, August 30
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions158 x 73 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1440 x 2880 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~537 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 71dB / Noise 75dB / Ring 82dB
PerformanceAnTuTu: 284555 (v7), 295468 (v8), GeekBench: 8607 (v4.4), 2137 (v5.1), GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio qualityNoise -91.2dB / Crosstalk -88.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 90h

Sony Xperia XZ3 Overview

About Sony Xperia XZ3 Sony Xperia XZ3 is another flagship from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2018. Sony Xperia XZ3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia XZ3 can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia XZ3?

The Sony Xperia XZ3 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia XZ3 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia XZ3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia XZ3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia XZ3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia XZ3.