OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Tablets Methodology v1.0
Tablets Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are scored under Frontum Tablets Methodology v1.0: technical specifications plus authentic consumer ratings, with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Tablets Methodology v1.0

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£420RAM capacity:3 GBInternal storage:32 GBScreen size:8 inchesChipset:Qualcomm Snapdragon 801

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

6.6/10

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

90%

6.4

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 59% of tablets
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

â–¼Worse than 52%
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

22%

6.1

Performance

20%

6.3

Display

16%

6.5

Camera

14%

6.4

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

5.3

Audio & Multimedia

â–²Better than 58%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

â–²Better than 75%
  • No image
No image
Where to buy
    N/A~ £420
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Available versions:
3GB + 16GBCheck price
Other versions:
3GB + 32GB
Loading category ranking...

Tablets model ranking

Ranked #285 of 1,145 models in Tablets (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of tablet Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

22%

6.1

Performance

20%

6.3

Display

16%

6.5

Camera

14%

6.4

Battery

12%

6.8

Connectivity

8%

6.2

Software & Features

5%

7.5

Design

3%

5.3

Audio & Multimedia

6.4
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

8.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 65% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) has a user popularity of 6.6 points, which is lower than 65% of Tablets.
6.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

6.6

Overall score

30%

8.3

Price

7.1
RAM capacity
3 GB
Market range: <2 GB – >12 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 3 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 8.5% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
32 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >250 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 32 GB which is smaller than the storage of 60.5% of tablets and equal to that of 18% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, which is more advanced than the chipsets in 65.5% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
Show more
Screen resolution
1920×1200
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1920×1200 which is higher than that of 39.2% of tablets and equal to that of 18.8% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is equal to that in 73.8% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
283 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 283 ppi which is higher than that of 84.5% of tablets and equal to that of 3% of tablets.
Display glass type
Tempered Glass
This tablet uses Tempered Glass display glass which is weaker than that on 78.1% of tablets and equal to that on 19.5% of tablets.
Show more
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
8.1 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 8.1 MP which is higher than that of 68.4% of tablets and equal to that of 0.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
2.2 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 2.2 MP which is lower than in 52% of tablets and equal to that in 0.4% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.4
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 69.8% of tablets and equal to that of 17.6% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
Show more
Battery capacity
4,500 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 4,500 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 78.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.4% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >60 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 18 W which is faster than in 48% of tablets and equal to speeds in 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
15 hours
Market range: <6 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 15 hours, which is longer than that of 85.6% of tablets and equal to that of 4.1% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 50.4% of tablets support fast charging.
Show more
LTE support
yes
This tablet supports LTE. 36.8% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
yes
This tablet supports GPS. 17.3% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
yes
This tablet supports NFC. 89.1% of tablets support NFC.
Show more
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet receives direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets receive direct updates.
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
Show more
IP rating
?
Weight
270 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 270 g which is lighter than 97.7% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.2% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
Show more
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This tablet includes 2 speakers, which is more than in 9.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 60.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
Show more

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) vs the average tablet

246810TotalPerformanceDisplayCameraBatteryConnectivitySoftware & FeaturesDesignAudio & Multimedia
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • 190 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (590 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    590 nits vs 400 nits
  • 189 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (590 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    590 nits vs 401 nits
  • 44.9% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (270 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    270 g vs 490 g
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • 26.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • More capable chipset
    This tablet uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset, while the average tablet uses MediaTek MT8169A.
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 vs MediaTek MT8169A
  • Better GPU
    This tablet uses the Adreno 330 GPU, while the average tablet uses Mali-G51. GPU choice is one of the main performance differences between tablets.
    Adreno 330 vs Mali-G51
  • 25% higher CPU speed
    This tablet has a higher CPU speed than the average tablet (2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz). The average tablet has CPU speed of 2 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz
  • 190 nits higher typical brightness
    This tablet has a higher typical brightness than the average tablet (590 nits vs 400 nits). The average tablet reaches 400 nits typical brightness.
    590 nits vs 400 nits
  • 189 nits higher peak brightness
    This tablet has a higher peak brightness than the average tablet (590 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits peak brightness.
    590 nits vs 401 nits
  • 26.3% higher pixel density
    This tablet has a higher pixel density than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 62 ppi higher screen sharpness
    This tablet has a higher screen sharpness than the average tablet (283 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Higher contrast ratio
    This tablet has a higher contrast ratio than the average tablet (1416:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet contrast ratio is 1015:1.
    1,416:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Allows manual focus
    This tablet allows manual focus control, the average tablet does not. 37.2% of tablets include manual focus.
  • Allows manual ISO
    This tablet allows manual ISO adjustment, the average tablet does not. 46% of tablets feature manual ISO.
  • 0.1 MP higher main camera megapixels
    This tablet has a higher main camera resolution than the average tablet (8.1 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet main camera has 8 MP megapixels.
    8.1 MP vs 8 MP
  • Supports slow-motion recording
    This tablet supports slow-motion recording, the average tablet does not. 37.5% of tablets offer slow-mo.
  • 5 hours longer battery life
    This tablet offers longer battery life than the average tablet (15 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    15 hours vs 10 hours
  • Supports fast charging
    This tablet supports fast charging, the average tablet does not. 49.7% of tablets feature fast charging.
  • Supports NFC
    This tablet has NFC support, the average tablet does not. 10.9% of tablets include NFC.
  • 44.9% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (270 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    270 g vs 490 g
  • 1.6 mm thinner
    This tablet is thinner than the average tablet (6.4 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    6.4 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 51.7 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (123.6 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    123.6 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Supports LDAC
    This tablet supports LDAC, the average tablet does not. 25.2% of tablets support LDAC.
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • 31.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • 61.5% more expensive
    Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) is more expensive than the average tablet (£420 vs £260).
    £420 vs £260
  • 2x larger process node
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • 50% less storage
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 64 GB
  • 1 GB less RAM
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (3 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    3 GB vs 4 GB
  • 11.1% slower GPU clock
    This tablet has a lower GPU frequency than the average tablet (578 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    578 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Less durable display glass
    This tablet uses weaker display glass than the average tablet (Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass). Display glass choice still varies across tablets.
    Tempered Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.1 inches smaller screen size
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (8 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    8 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • Narrower front camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.8 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 front camera aperture.
    f/2.8 vs f/2.2
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not allow manual white balance adjustments, the average tablet does. 51.6% of tablets include white balance controls.
  • 2.8 MP lower front camera megapixels
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (2.2 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    2.2 MP vs 5 MP
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This tablet has a worse main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2.4 vs f/2.2). The average tablet uses f/2.2 main camera aperture.
    f/2.4 vs f/2.2
  • 31.6% smaller battery capacity
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (4,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6,580 mAh.
    4,500 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This tablet uses an older Bluetooth version than the average tablet (4 vs 5). The average tablet uses Bluetooth 5.0.
    4.0 vs 5.0
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This tablet lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average tablet includes them. 56.2% of tablets offer these toggles.
  • No multi-user mode
    User score
    8.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE
    the average tablet
    Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) does not support multi-user mode, the average tablet does. 73.6% of tablets allow multiple user profiles.
  • No full-page screenshots
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No dark mode
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • 5 older release date
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    September 2014
    2014 vs 2019

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet
Not graded yet

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

C
cnet.com
12/11/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review: A skinny, waterproof tablet that plays your PS4 games
W
whathifi.com
29/12/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review - What Hi-Fi?
P
phonearena.com
04/11/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Review - PhoneArena
P
pcmag.com
23/02/2015
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Review - PCMag
F
forbes.com
08/11/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Review: Not The iPad Mini ...
T
techadvisor.com
02/12/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review - Tech Advisor
C
coolsmartphone.com
21/11/2014
Summary of the review
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review: Greatness delivered
A
amateurphotographer.com
02/01/2015
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review - Amateur Photographer
T
techradar.com
27/11/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review
E
expertreviews.co.uk
29/05/2015
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact review - update to Android 5.0
T
trustedreviews.com
03/09/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Review
U
uk.pcmag.com
23/02/2015
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact - PCMag.com
E
editorial.recombu.com
06/11/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Review: In Depth
3
3g.co.uk
12/02/2015
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Review - 3G
C
computerbase.de
11/12/2014
Summary of the review
Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact im Test
(Translated)Show original
C
computerbild.de
18/01/2015
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact: Test des Edel-Tablets
(Translated)Show original
H
hifitest.de
09/02/2015
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact - Tablets im Test
(Translated)Show original
B
blick.ch
29/11/2014
Summary of the review
Test Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact: Perfekte Figur für den Ausgang
(Translated)Show original
C
chip.de
04/09/2014
Summary of the review
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact - Erster Praxis-Test - IFA 2014
(Translated)Show original
H
heise.de
05/09/2014
Summary of the review
Hands-on: Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact Would you like a summary of the technical differences between the LTE (SGP621) and the Wi-Fi-only (SGP611/612)...
(Translated)Show original

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB)

  • Extremely thin (6.4mm) and lightweight (270g) design, making it highly portable
  • IP65/68 waterproof and dust-resistant rating, allowing for use in the bath or by the pool
  • Strong battery life, often lasting 2 days with heavy use and featuring an effective Stamina mode
  • Smooth and responsive performance powered by 3GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 801 processor
  • Bright, vivid Triluminos display with excellent viewing angles
  • Unique PS4 Remote Play feature for gamers
  • Front-facing stereo speakers provide a good multimedia experience

What customers don't like about Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB)

  • High initial launch price compared to competitors like the iPad mini or Samsung Galaxy Tab S
  • Underwhelming 8.1MP rear camera that struggles significantly in low light
  • Interface is cluttered with excessive pre-installed Sony bloatware
  • Lower screen resolution (1080p) than some high-end rivals
  • Fiddly waterproof flaps required for charging and port access
  • Limited selection of official and third-party accessories compared to Apple or Samsung

Verdict

The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE is a premium, ultra-slim 8-inch Android tablet featuring a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage expandable via microSD. Notable for its exceptionally portable design, it measures just 6.4mm thick and weighs approximately 270g while maintaining a durable, IP68-rated waterproof and dust-resistant build. Key features include a bright 1920x1200 TRILUMINOS display, an 8.1MP rear camera, and unique support for PS4 Remote Play. Its primary advantages are its record-breaking battery life, lightweight chassis, and water resistance; however, it is held back by significant amounts of pre-installed bloatware, a camera that struggles in low light, and a screen resolution that trails behind some contemporary high-end rivals.

Compare Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) with other tablets

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact LTE (3GB + 32GB) and other tablets

No results found