Tech review of Sony Xperia Z3v

Sony Xperia Z3v: a technical overview based on VRM24’s recorded device data.

Design and display

Type: Smartphone; Announced: 2014, October; Dimensions: 148.5 x 73.4 x 8.9 mm (5.85 x 2.89 x 0.35 in); Weight: 170.6 g (6.00 oz); Display: IPS LCD; Size: 5.2 inches; Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio; Protection: Shatter proof glass.

Display size and resolution describe the viewing format; brightness, colour accuracy and durability require separate testing.

Platform and memory

OS: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat); Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801; CPU: Quad-core Krait 400 2.5 GHz; GPU: Adreno 330; RAM: 3 GB; Storage: 32 GB; Memory card: Micro SD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot).

The chipset and memory describe the hardware configuration. They do not establish measured speed, gaming performance or current software support.

Cameras

Rear camera: 20.7 MP; Rear video: 2160p, 30fps, HDR; Front camera: 2.2 MP; Front video: 1080p, 30fps.

These are the recorded camera specifications. Image quality and stabilisation cannot be judged from resolution alone.

Battery and connections

Battery capacity: Li-Ion 3200 mAh; Battery model: LIS1543ERPC; Charging port: Micro USB 2.0; Headphone jack: Mini jack 3.5 mm; Interfaces: Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC; Networks: GSM/3G/4G LTE; SIM: Single SIM.

Battery capacity is not a measured runtime. Charging speed, battery condition and compatibility of replacement parts need separate verification.

What the specifications tell us

Use this overview to compare the recorded configuration with your needs. It does not provide benchmarks or hands-on performance measurements.