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Sony Xperia Z3+
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Sony Xperia Z3+

Released: 2015, May. Released 2015, JunePrice: About 290 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57)
GPUAdreno 430
NFCYes
SAR0.71 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), OTG
Size5.2 inches, 74.5 cm, 2, (~70.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelSony Xperia Z3+
PriceAbout 290 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, black, copper, aqua green
ModelsE6553, SO-03G, 402SO
SAR EU0.74 W/kg (head) 0.41 W/kg (body)
Single5.1 MP, f/2.4
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1158 (nominal), 2.824 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 40
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesHDR
Internal32GB 3GB RAM
Released2015, May. Released 2015, June
Stand-byUp to 580 h (2G) / Up to 590 h (3G)
Announced2015, May. Released 2015, June
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h (2G) / Up to 17 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions146 x 72 x 6.9 mm (5.75 x 2.83 x 0.27 in)
Music playUp to 91 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~424 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 67dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1479Basemark X: 23334
PositioningGPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant)
Audio qualityNoise -94.8dB / Crosstalk -94.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 65h

Sony Xperia Z3+ Overview

About Sony Xperia Z3+ Sony Xperia Z3+ is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Sony Xperia Z3+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 3GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 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 Z3+ 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 Z3+?

The Sony Xperia Z3+ 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 Z3+ 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 Z3+ void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia Z3+ will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia Z3+ run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia Z3+.