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Old 11-01-2015, 18:28
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I'm looking to get myself a new phone and have narrowed it down to either the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact or Z3 Compact as I find regular sized phones to be too big, impractical and uncomfortable to use. Looking at online videos it seems that the Z3 may have the edge but it's quite subjective.

Cost isn't that big a deal but obviously the less I have to pay the better, so does anyone have enough experience of both phones to tell me if it's worth paying the extra ten quid a month that the Z3 costs or should I just go with the Z1?
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Old 11-01-2015, 20:44
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Can tell you tye Z3c is an awesome phone

All in i think its actually up there as the best phone on the market for the masses.
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Old 11-01-2015, 21:07
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I think I would echo what sethpet has said, Z3 Compact for those that dont want a phone that is the size of a brick, this is perfect. It has all the benefits of its larger brother, only draw back is screen res, however for a phone like this it matters not.

I was considering this phone for some time, but then went for a Note 4. The battery life on this device is class leading, Sony saw the sense to put in a battery the same size as the HTC One M8 (2600mAh). Due to it not pushing the same amount of pixels and screen lighting, it even operates for longer than some flagships like the S5 or G3.
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Old 12-01-2015, 19:14
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Thanks for the responses.

Does anyone know if the Z3 is that much better than the Z1?
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Old 07-02-2015, 14:38
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Considering the Z3 compact. What's people's experience of this phone now it's been out for a while? The only issue stopping me going for it is the screen size.
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Old 09-02-2015, 20:21
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I've had this phone since it came and the screen size is big enough. Really, it's because the phone is 'compact' the screen is not that small, it being 4.6" it's definitely not as small as some out there.

The phone itself is great looking and has a cracking set of high end features such as Digital Noise Cancellation and Hi-Res audio and fast processor, waterproofing etc but right now it's at a good price so it's a bargain buy.

A bit of advice though, get a wrist strap or case as it's dead slippy and you'll find it slipping off all kinds of surfaces onto the floor, and you don't want to spoil the great design and quality feel this phone has.

Any other questions just ask.
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Old 09-02-2015, 21:28
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Thanks. I am coming from a Samsung s3 so the smaller screen may be an issue. I really like its bigger cousin the Z3 but unlike all the other top spec phones the Z3 price has hardly moved since it was released.
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Old 10-02-2015, 11:59
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Can tell you tye Z3c is an awesome phone

All in i think its actually up there as the best phone on the market for the masses.
Reviewers state it is as good as an iPhone - it's not, it's better. Great build quality with amazing battery life.

As others have said get a case. I use a case-mate which although rigid (and not the cheapest) has a soft inner. Great case and it allows you to use a charging cradle without the need to remove the case.
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Old 10-02-2015, 12:53
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Thanks. I am coming from a Samsung s3 so the smaller screen may be an issue. I really like its bigger cousin the Z3 but unlike all the other top spec phones the Z3 price has hardly moved since it was released.
I made exactly the progression you describe. Galaxy s3 to the z3 compact. The screen resolution is identical between them, the size of the screens are damn close. The physical handset is slightly smaller now compared to the s3... And I'm delighted by all of this.

If you want some side by side photographs them please just ask!
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