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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Released: 2014, September. Released 2014, SeptemberPrice: About 300 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUQuad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPUAdreno 330
NFCYes
SAR0.95 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
Size4.6 inches, 58.3 cm, 2, (~70.6% 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, plastic frame
ModelSony Xperia Z3 Compact
PriceAbout 300 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Green, Orange
ModelsD5803, D5833, SO-02G
SAR EU0.69 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Single2.2 MP, f/2.8
StatusDiscontinued
Weight129 g (4.55 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 942:1 (nominal), 2.616 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - D5803
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20 - D5803
Charging18W wired, QC2
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2014, September. Released 2014, September
Stand-byUp to 880 h (2G) / Up to 920 h (3G)
Announced2014, September. Released 2014, September
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 12 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions127.3 x 64.9 x 8.6 mm (5.01 x 2.56 x 0.34 in)
Music playUp to 110 h
ProtectionShatter proof glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 73dB
PerformanceBasemark X: 12080
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -85.2dB / Crosstalk -85.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 101h

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Overview

About Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 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 Compact 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 Compact?

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 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 Compact 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 Compact void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact 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 Compact run?

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