Sony

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

Available. Released 2014, November 213.4  x  123.6  x  6.4 mm Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), planned upgrade to v5.0 (Lollipop)
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

RM 1,975.00

Source last updated 23 Aug 2016 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801Chipset 16 GB, 3 GB RAMRAM & Storage 8.1 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocusRear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh batteryBattery

Sony built this one around the Snapdragon 801 chipset paired with 3GB RAM, a combination that handled everyday multitasking and media playback comfortably back when it launched. Storage sits at 16GB internally, but the microSD slot takes cards up to 128GB, so that's less of a constraint than it looks on paper. The 8.0-inch TFT LCD screen keeps the tablet compact at just 270g, and the IP68 rating means it shrugs off dust and a dunk in water for up to 30 minutes.

The 8.1MP rear camera isn't going to compete with today's multi-lens setups, but it covers autofocus, HDR and panorama, enough for casual shooting. Battery capacity comes in at 4500 mAh, which is generous for an 8-inch device and should carry it through a day of typical use. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact price in Malaysia starts from RM1975.

Connectivity covers NFC, GPS with GLONASS, and LTE Cat4, so it's not short on networking options despite its age. It shipped with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, with an upgrade path to Lollipop.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status
Available. Released 2014, November

Performance

Processor
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801
GPU
Adreno 330
RAM & Storage
16 GB, 3 GB RAM
External Storage
microSD, up to 128 GB
OS
Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), planned upgrade to v5.0 (Lollipop)
Battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery

Screen

Display size
8.0 inches (~70.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Display type
TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch
Yes, up to 10 fingers

Body

Dimension
213.4  x  123.6  x  6.4 mm
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)
Body Type
\- IP68 certified - dust tight and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
Colors
Black, White

Connectivity

SIM
Nano-SIM
Data Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Wifi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.0, A2DP, LE, apt-X
NFC
Yes
USB
microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio
FM radio with RDS

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer

Camera & Video

Rear Camera
8.1 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus
Front Camera
2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps
Video
1080p@30fps
Features
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama

Audio

Loud Speaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 65dB
Sound Jack
Yes
Sound Type
Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Frequently asked questions

Does the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact support 5G?

Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps), the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact does not support 5G.

How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact have?

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact comes with 16 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What's the battery capacity of the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact?

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery battery.

Is the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact still available in Malaysia?

Yes, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2014, November).

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