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# IP65/68 Waterproof 20.7MP + 4K Video Up to 48h Battery Life 

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** £102.90
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## Summary

> 📱 Sony Xperia Z3: The sleek powerhouse that keeps up with your unstoppable lifestyle.

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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Seamless PS4 Remote Play:** Turn your phone into a portable gaming console and stay in the game wherever you go—because downtime is overrated.
- • **Dive Into Life, Worry-Free:** Industry-leading IP65/68 waterproof rating means your Xperia Z3 thrives in rain, spills, and splashes—no compromises.
- • **Capture Brilliance in Every Frame:** Shoot stunning 20.7MP photos and ultra-smooth 4K videos that make your social feed pop with professional-grade clarity.
- • **Power Through Your Day (and Night):** Up to 48 hours of battery life keeps you connected, entertained, and productive without the constant hunt for a charger.
- • **Immersive Hi-Res Audio with Noise Cancelling:** Experience crystal-clear sound and block out distractions with advanced Digital Noise Cancelling technology for your ultimate focus.

## Overview

The Sony Xperia Z3 UK SIM-Free Smartphone combines a robust IP65/68 waterproof design with a powerful 20.7MP camera capable of 4K video capture. Its long-lasting battery supports up to 48 hours of use, complemented by PS4 Remote Play and Hi-Res audio with Digital Noise Cancelling for an immersive multimedia experience. With a sharp 5.2-inch Full HD display and Snapdragon 2.5 GHz processor, it’s engineered for professionals who demand durability, performance, and style in one sleek package.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Sony Xperia Z3 UK SIM-Free Smartphone - Black at desertcart UK.

Review: Great phone-highly recommended. - I've had this a little while now but had wanted to wait for a few charge cycles and a few weeks of use before writing a review. I'm sure that a question that will be high on people's list when it comes to this phone is whether or not it really last 2 days. The long and the short answer is yes. The least I have got from it is just over 38 hours or so and this is when I was using it constantly- Kindle, Audible, Spotify, Camera and general fiddling to get used to the phone. On the current cycle, with a bit less use but still some tinkering and watching of videos on Youtube etc, it's at 2 days, and 9 hours- admittedly it's on 1% and about to die but I think that as smart phones go, with the specs the Z3 has, this is impressive. I have my phone on Stamina mode and wifi only activates when it picks up a known network which also helps with battery consumption. Have a nano sim ready so you can use it straight away. I knew it took a nano sim so I had that before the phone itself arrived. Easy to get it swapped over. I am with O2 but I would guess the process would be similar with other networks. I had wanted the aqua phone but was not prepared to pay the full price from Carphone Warehouse and I had a number of desertcart vouchers to use.I may compromise and get the aqua phone cover when it is released but happy with the cover I have at the moment and the aqua phone cover is pricey. I agree with the bloatware comments but having come from a Samsung, I can't say this bothers me too much- I just ignore it. I have not experienced any over heating at all. Any warmth I have felt I think has more to do with my own body heat when I hold it for prolonged periods of time than anything else. Sound quality is impressive from the phones speakers and also with earphones plugged in. No tinniness at all and a good bass. I had an S3 mini previously and it blows this out of the water when it comes to sound quality which doesn't surprise me in the slightest. The camera is incredible. It's fast and takes incredible shots. So much so that a friend of mine I was chatting to via what's app and sending images to asked what phone I had as it took amazing photos. I haven't noticed any lag at all. It is extremely fast. I hit a key and it does what I want it to do immediately. No momentary pause- just straight to it. The screen is nice and sharp. If you would like a screen protector (I highly suggest you do for some extra protection), I recommend the same ones as Beanie: 6x Savvies SU75 UltraClear Screen Protector for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact D5803. The phone itself is super sleek and great for use in one hand. For me it was never a question of going for the Z3 over the Z3C as I just don't like big phones and the marginally better screen and slightly higher specs were not enough to entice me. For a bit of extra grip, I'd recommend one of the silicon phone cases (Yousave Accessories Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Case Black Silicone X-Line Cover). The smoothness of the phone did make me paranoid I would drop it but I don't think I would have done.The silicon case adds a bit of grip that eradicates this feeling without adding bulk to the phone and detracting from how streamline it is. I have purchased a magnetic USB charger for less than £3 from ebay that works a treat. I don't feel that the flap over the USB socket would wear out but for £3, better safe than sorry. I honestly can't fault it. I tend to take very good care of my electronic gadgets. I have friends and family that just have to look at their phone and it gets scuffed! I can see me having this for a good few years. 5 stars after 2 weeks of use but should any issues/faults crop up I will most definitely be back to update this review. *****UPDATE 20/10/2015***** I lost my phone and got a replacement through my insurance in January. I wanted to update this review to say that the headphone jack has started to play up. As long as I keep the phone still and don't knock the headphones close to where they are plugged in, it's fine but if you do knock it, which is easy to do, the sound cuts out. This is annoying as I use Spotify a lot to listen to music. I imagine I have just been unlucky as I went 9 month with this particular phone with no issues but wanted to update my review accordingly.
Review: very very impressed. Especially on battery life - I did check this one and the Z3 and iphone6 out in the phone shops first before deciding on this one. The screen size suited me more than the larger Z3, and the price was way better than the iphone! Coming from a Nexus4, its actually a bit smaller. Others have given some very good reviews on the overall phone, and now I've now had it a couple of weeks, some initial thoughts on those areas that were important to me in a new phone: BUILD Its a good build but as other people have said, it is a bit slippery on the back. When I put it onto a table it does slide. I'm careful with phones but I bought a soft case anyway to stop this. Otherwise, its very good. A lot like the iphone5 in appearance really (which is a compliment). I do have to mention the waterproof aspect. The blurb says its good for 30mins in a pool (not the sea though). I decided to do a dunk test early on to see this if this really does work, and can happily say it really does work. Full immersion in a pint of water, dried it off and it was fine. I thought initially it was a bit of a novelty, but having been out in the pouring rain and taking pics, I can see the practical uses too. BATTERY This was one of the main reasons I got this My last phone (Nexus4) had an appalling battery and would last about 2/3 of a working day. With this one, it really is wonderful. I put it in stamina mode (which disables the data and wifi when the screen is off, but you can allow specific apps through anyway) with email set to bypass it. Unplugging on Saturday at 7am, it lasted through to Monday at 7am with about 25% remaining. Usage was fairly light, Typically, I' charging every other day. Charging itself is also quick. A half hour will easily do about 20%. The magnetic charge point is great as the micro usb slot is covered to ensure it remains water/dust proof. I bought the magnector lead and that works just fine. Its early days so I'll be interested in seeing how it does after 6 months, but early signs have me very impressed here. CAMERA Another big reason. I wanted a phone that would take decent shots quickly. A very unscientific test in a shop with the iphone 6 put the iphone as very(very) slightly quicker at taking a shot. I do think the iphones take great pics, and are so easy to use. I've only left it on auto mode so far, but picture quality wise, the Z3compact does a good job here. Standard point and click does an impressive job compared to my old Nexus4. There are a whole host of options to play with, which may be confusing for some, but so far, I've ignored them. SOFTWARE The Nexus4 I did have was a pure Google phone. I quite liked it, so I was pleased here that Sony haven;t really messed with the basic interface too much. There are a few smaller things Sony have improved. I can't compare to HTC sense of Samsung here, but its a pretty clean and intuitive interface. It does come with a load of Sony software, some useful, a lot not, Luckily, its easy to uninstall those you don't want, or at least disable if it won't let you uninstall. OVERALL Its met all aspects that were bugging me on my old phone. I'd say surpassed them in fact. I can honestly say this is a great phone. Recommended if you don't want a phone with a massive screen.

## Features

- High waterproof rating IP65/68
- 20.7 MP camera and 4K video
- Up to 2 days battery life
- PS4 Remote Play
- Hi-Res audio and Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC) support

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00N8N4854 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery Average Life | 48 Hours |
| Battery Average Life Talk Time | 16 Hours |
| Battery Description | Lithium-Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 83,836 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 3,211 in SIM-Free & Unlocked Mobile Phones |
| Biometric Security Feature | Fingerprint Recognition |
| Box Contents | USB Cable |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| Camera Description | Rear: 20.7 MP, Front: 8 MP |
| Camera Flash Type | Built-in |
| Cellular Technology | 4G |
| Colour | Z3 Black |
| Compatible Devices | B00H9VDUKA |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (1,153) |
| Digital Zoom | 8 x |
| Display Pixel Density | 424 Pixels Per Inch (PPI) |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Form Factor | Smartphone |
| Frame Rate | 24 fps |
| Front Photo Sensor Resolution | 8 MP |
| GPS Geotagging Functionality | True |
| Headphones Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Human Interface Types | Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions | 14.6 x 0.7 x 7.2 centimetres |
| Item Weight | 152 Grams |
| Manufacturer | SNCE4 |
| Material Features | Waterproof |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 1080 x 1920 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Model Series | Z3 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | 2G, 4G |
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Optical Sensor Resolution | 20.7 MP |
| Phone Talk Time | 16 Hours |
| Processor Series | Snapdragon |
| Processor Speed | 2.5 GHz |
| Product Features | GPS, camera, e-mail, face_detection, flash, front_camera, mp3_ringtones, quad_core_processor, radio, stereo_jack_connector, touchscreen, usb, wifi |
| RAM Memory Installed | 3 GB |
| Rear Facing Camera Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.7 MP |
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| SIM Card Slot Count | Single SIM |
| Screen Size | 5.2 Inches |
| Shooting Modes | High Dynamic Range |
| Sim Card Size | Nano |
| Specific Uses For Product | water activities, gaming |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Video Capture Resolution | 4k |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Network Technology | GSM, LTE |
| Wireless Provider | GoWireless |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **CPU model:** Snapdragon
- **CPU speed:** 2.5 GHz
- **Memory storage capacity:** 16 GB
- **Model name:** Xperia Z3
- **Operating system:** Android
- **RAM memory installed size:** 3 GB
- **Refresh rate:** 60
- **Resolution:** 1920 x 1080
- **Screen size:** 5.2 Inches

## Images

![ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81qducm-bfL.jpg)
![ - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/812uSma1YFL.jpg)
![ - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x3urPa2cL.jpg)
![ - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pac3bVDUL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What UK SIM Free means, can I use the SIM of other countries, for example, if I go to India can I use the India SIM in this Phone?**
A: HelloYes I can confirm the stock from our Amazon store (KSN-ONLINE) is Genuine Sony Sim Free stock, the meaning of this is that the phone is unlocked & will accept ANY network operator sim card and can be used in any country, the phone will 100% work in India using a Indian sim card etc.Regards

**Q: Will this support a 128GB Micro SD card?**
A: Hi,According to the Sony website it will:Memory and storage2 GB RAMUp to 16 GB flash memory*****Up to 128 GB microSD™ (card slot, SDXC supported)http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z3-compact/specifications/#tabsThanksNick

**Q: Anyone know the sim card size for this phone?**
A: Nano according to this: http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z3-6539.php

**Q: Is the color of this phone actually orange, or red?  (The photos make it look red)**
A: It's orange, ish. I think they actually call it "mandarin" because it is a reddish orange. Your monitor may vary, of course, but the photos on amazon look pretty much the same as the colour of the actual phone to me.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great phone-highly recommended.
*by J***N on 19 October 2014*

I've had this a little while now but had wanted to wait for a few charge cycles and a few weeks of use before writing a review. I'm sure that a question that will be high on people's list when it comes to this phone is whether or not it really last 2 days. The long and the short answer is yes. The least I have got from it is just over 38 hours or so and this is when I was using it constantly- Kindle, Audible, Spotify, Camera and general fiddling to get used to the phone. On the current cycle, with a bit less use but still some tinkering and watching of videos on Youtube etc, it's at 2 days, and 9 hours- admittedly it's on 1% and about to die but I think that as smart phones go, with the specs the Z3 has, this is impressive. I have my phone on Stamina mode and wifi only activates when it picks up a known network which also helps with battery consumption. Have a nano sim ready so you can use it straight away. I knew it took a nano sim so I had that before the phone itself arrived. Easy to get it swapped over. I am with O2 but I would guess the process would be similar with other networks. I had wanted the aqua phone but was not prepared to pay the full price from Carphone Warehouse and I had a number of amazon vouchers to use.I may compromise and get the aqua phone cover when it is released but happy with the cover I have at the moment and the aqua phone cover is pricey. I agree with the bloatware comments but having come from a Samsung, I can't say this bothers me too much- I just ignore it. I have not experienced any over heating at all. Any warmth I have felt I think has more to do with my own body heat when I hold it for prolonged periods of time than anything else. Sound quality is impressive from the phones speakers and also with earphones plugged in. No tinniness at all and a good bass. I had an S3 mini previously and it blows this out of the water when it comes to sound quality which doesn't surprise me in the slightest. The camera is incredible. It's fast and takes incredible shots. So much so that a friend of mine I was chatting to via what's app and sending images to asked what phone I had as it took amazing photos. I haven't noticed any lag at all. It is extremely fast. I hit a key and it does what I want it to do immediately. No momentary pause- just straight to it. The screen is nice and sharp. If you would like a screen protector (I highly suggest you do for some extra protection), I recommend the same ones as Beanie: 6x Savvies SU75 UltraClear Screen Protector for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact D5803. The phone itself is super sleek and great for use in one hand. For me it was never a question of going for the Z3 over the Z3C as I just don't like big phones and the marginally better screen and slightly higher specs were not enough to entice me. For a bit of extra grip, I'd recommend one of the silicon phone cases (Yousave Accessories Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Case Black Silicone X-Line Cover). The smoothness of the phone did make me paranoid I would drop it but I don't think I would have done.The silicon case adds a bit of grip that eradicates this feeling without adding bulk to the phone and detracting from how streamline it is. I have purchased a magnetic USB charger for less than £3 from ebay that works a treat. I don't feel that the flap over the USB socket would wear out but for £3, better safe than sorry. I honestly can't fault it. I tend to take very good care of my electronic gadgets. I have friends and family that just have to look at their phone and it gets scuffed! I can see me having this for a good few years. 5 stars after 2 weeks of use but should any issues/faults crop up I will most definitely be back to update this review. *****UPDATE 20/10/2015***** I lost my phone and got a replacement through my insurance in January. I wanted to update this review to say that the headphone jack has started to play up. As long as I keep the phone still and don't knock the headphones close to where they are plugged in, it's fine but if you do knock it, which is easy to do, the sound cuts out. This is annoying as I use Spotify a lot to listen to music. I imagine I have just been unlucky as I went 9 month with this particular phone with no issues but wanted to update my review accordingly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ very very impressed. Especially on battery life
*by J***N on 16 November 2014*

I did check this one and the Z3 and iphone6 out in the phone shops first before deciding on this one. The screen size suited me more than the larger Z3, and the price was way better than the iphone! Coming from a Nexus4, its actually a bit smaller. Others have given some very good reviews on the overall phone, and now I've now had it a couple of weeks, some initial thoughts on those areas that were important to me in a new phone: BUILD Its a good build but as other people have said, it is a bit slippery on the back. When I put it onto a table it does slide. I'm careful with phones but I bought a soft case anyway to stop this. Otherwise, its very good. A lot like the iphone5 in appearance really (which is a compliment). I do have to mention the waterproof aspect. The blurb says its good for 30mins in a pool (not the sea though). I decided to do a dunk test early on to see this if this really does work, and can happily say it really does work. Full immersion in a pint of water, dried it off and it was fine. I thought initially it was a bit of a novelty, but having been out in the pouring rain and taking pics, I can see the practical uses too. BATTERY This was one of the main reasons I got this My last phone (Nexus4) had an appalling battery and would last about 2/3 of a working day. With this one, it really is wonderful. I put it in stamina mode (which disables the data and wifi when the screen is off, but you can allow specific apps through anyway) with email set to bypass it. Unplugging on Saturday at 7am, it lasted through to Monday at 7am with about 25% remaining. Usage was fairly light, Typically, I' charging every other day. Charging itself is also quick. A half hour will easily do about 20%. The magnetic charge point is great as the micro usb slot is covered to ensure it remains water/dust proof. I bought the magnector lead and that works just fine. Its early days so I'll be interested in seeing how it does after 6 months, but early signs have me very impressed here. CAMERA Another big reason. I wanted a phone that would take decent shots quickly. A very unscientific test in a shop with the iphone 6 put the iphone as very(very) slightly quicker at taking a shot. I do think the iphones take great pics, and are so easy to use. I've only left it on auto mode so far, but picture quality wise, the Z3compact does a good job here. Standard point and click does an impressive job compared to my old Nexus4. There are a whole host of options to play with, which may be confusing for some, but so far, I've ignored them. SOFTWARE The Nexus4 I did have was a pure Google phone. I quite liked it, so I was pleased here that Sony haven;t really messed with the basic interface too much. There are a few smaller things Sony have improved. I can't compare to HTC sense of Samsung here, but its a pretty clean and intuitive interface. It does come with a load of Sony software, some useful, a lot not, Luckily, its easy to uninstall those you don't want, or at least disable if it won't let you uninstall. OVERALL Its met all aspects that were bugging me on my old phone. I'd say surpassed them in fact. I can honestly say this is a great phone. Recommended if you don't want a phone with a massive screen.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***O on 10 October 2019*

Très bonne autonomie top je conseille

## Frequently Bought Together

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