Review: Xperia Z3+, Sony's winter hot novelty 15525n

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A Sony built over the years a brand with strong appeal in Brazil. With products always focused on quality and refinement, the Japanese company is still struggling to establish itself more solidly in the smartphone segment.

Recently, the Sony was introduced to the world in May with the name X, in Japan, but gained the name Z3 + in the versions sold in the rest of the world, perhaps in an attempt to show that this is not a significant change in hardware and features.

We had the opportunity to test this new smartphone and you can check our impressions in the review of Xperia Z3 + Next:

Design and Finishing 515c4i

Keeping the already traditional lines of smartphones from Sony, the new Xperia Z3 + follows the established style of natural OmniBalance that mixes quality materials (like glass and metal) with a drawing minimalist and symmetrical. With an elegant rounded structure and s of tempered glass, sits sides are made of opaque aluminum with four shock absorbers in the corners, for extra protection in case of falls and IP65 and IP68 certification of water and dust resistance.

With just 6,9 mm and 144 grams, the design of Xperia Z3 + is thinner and lighter than the other of the “Xperia family".

In the front, there are few changes compared to its predecessor and we see again a good use of screen space, which occupies almost the entire front of the device and leaves small edges, in which the speaker and the front camera are inserted at the top. The rear has the camera and flash at the top left. It is important to note that these elements do not protrude and the tempered glass plates of the design leave the device completely smooth.

Even with the reduction in thickness (decreased from 7,3mm to 6,9mm), Or Xperia Z3 + maintained the positioning of the buttons, leaving the functional part (on off; volume control; camera specific button) at the right side and slots for carrier chips and microSD cards on the left side.

Finishing the overview of the Xperia Z3 +, and on upside we have the secondary microphone and the audio output for headphones. At bottom we have 2 changes in relation to Z3, since the input for microUSB cables (such as the power charger) is now located in this part and no longer on the left side of the device. It also eliminates the use of protection to maintain waterproofing against liquids.

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One of the greatest qualities of the devices of the Sony is, without a doubt, the quality of your screen. But in this regard, unfortunately, the Xperia Z3 + It is a little behind its competitors in this regard. The company decided to keep the same display integrated into the X. With this we have the repetition of the screen made with the technology IPS LCD with resolution Full HD (1.920 x 1.080 pixels), including the same usual technologies TRILUMINOS, X-Reality e Live Color LED.

These configurations are inferior to competitors such as line devices. Galaxy S6 and LG G4, both with resolution QHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) sharper and clearer. The lower performance is due not only to its low resolution compared to competitors, but also in of color reproduction.

However, it should be noted that despite the construction limitations, the Xperia Z3 + performs well in of screen brightness, which combined with the Sony makes the display brightness stands out in any lighting condition (not just in low light environments). Visibility at inclined angles also deserves to be highlighted, especially in of anti-glare in environments with lots of natural light.

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O Xperia Z3 + received an upgrade over its predecessor, adopting the problematic processor Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core in combination with 3GB RAM and GPU Adreno 430. Despite the device having presented good results in the Benchmark tests (scoring just over 50.000 points), the device's score is lower than that obtained by an eight-core Exynos processor from Samsung.

However, the lower performance is not the main problem of this processor and even running the version (Snapdragon 810 2.1 version) revised from Snapdragon 810, Xperia Z3 + overheats very fast. The heating center is located at the top of the appliance, next to the camera on the back.

In tests, whenever the device had to perform heavier tasks like recording 4k videos, using camera features or playing games, the overheating issue would recur. In addition to loss of performance, many times the Xperia Z3 + It even forces apps to close when the temperature gets too high.

Heating does not directly influence the speed of the device in everyday use (check emails, SMS, phone, etc.), but it also occurs during these activities at a lower intensity. The problem unfortunately interferes directly with the experience that ends up being limited for this reason.

A Sony stated that he is aware of the issue and that an update soon will fix not only the issue with the camera app and other obstacles. the own Qualcomm carried out a review of the management program of the Snapdragon 810, launching the 2.1 version. But that didn't mean an optimized version of the chipset, it was just new software that so far hasn't been enough to solve the overheating.

System and Software 2xg4b

O Xperia Z3 + repeats the successful combination of xperia UI ( Interface) as Lollipop 5.0.2 (system that comes native from the factory), as has been done in devices such as X and Xperia M4 Aqua. Personally, I have my difficulties with the xperia UI, an interface that I'm not very familiar with, and even though it's one of the most faithful platforms to Android pure, it takes a little patience until you get along better with her.

However, after some time of use, it is possible to explore some features that the platform offers, such as light navigation, widgets smart and intuitive and lots of customization possibilities. Like all devices, the Xperia Z3 +, comes with a considerable share of bloatware. Applications like PSN (Playstation Network), Or Xperia Lounge and What's New take up a lot of space and will be used by few people.

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The quality in lenses and cameras is one of the most striking features of the Sony and these technologies are built into their smartphones. O XPeria Z3+ there is a camera from 20,7 SM (same present in Xperia Z3) that works in conjunction with the unique sensor Exmor RS and allows you to take very sharp photos, with balanced contrasts and good color balance (especially in good light conditions).

the front camera It has a wide-angle lens 25 mm, with a focal length of f / 2.0 which also provides good pictures in low light. Under these conditions, naturally I noticed that the photos end up gaining a little grain, but still the photos taken by the Xperia Z3 + deserve mention. In addition, the camera is capable of recording 4K videos, but this function ends up being severely limited by the device overheating.

To take maximum quality photos from 20,7 SM you need to set the camera to “Manual“, since in the automatic configuration the quality will be 8 SM. already the camera 5 MP front deserves special mention. This was one of the specifications that received one of the biggest updates from the Sony, going from 2 MP in Z3 to 5 SM No. Z3 +. The practical result is a very good device to take selfies.

O Xperia Z3 + also has various applications very fun to edit the images. Unfortunately, using the camera and its effects is one of the tasks that heats up the device the most, and after a few minutes of use, a warning appears on the screen that the device's temperature is increasing and the application may automatically close during use. If you don't close the activities yourself, the app is closed by the system after about 15 seconds.

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Due to the intensity with which we use our smartphones, battery life is an increasingly important issue for devices. In this question, the Sony made a somewhat confusing choice by reducing to 2930 mAh the capacity of your battery (ing that the Z3 had 3100 mAh).

Despite this, the company argues that the Xperia Z3 + has a battery capable of withstanding up to two days in normal use (not to mention games, videos and photo editing). In practical tests, it is really possible to use the cell phone for more than 1 and a half day doing trivial functions like viewing emails and making quick calls. The device also s the Quick Charge 2.0 (unfortunately not yet available in Brazil) so that the battery recharges itself almost completely within 45 minutes.

A Sony included some very interesting features for energy management such as the “Mwaiting time” extended, which intuitively disables applications and functions when not using the display; O "Extended Use Mode“, which adjusts your smartphone’s performance to decrease battery consumption and “Ultra STAMINA mode“, which limits smartphone operation to essential functions (like calls and SMS).

Technical Specifications and Image Gallery 2s2v5c

See below for a complete list of specifications for the Sony Xperia Z3 +:

Name		Sony Xperia Z3 + (Z4, in the international version)
Dimensions		146 x 72 x 6.9 mm
Weight		144 g
Battery		2930 mAh
Fabric		5.2 inch, 1920 × 1080 pixels IPS LCD (Full HD)
System		Android Lollipop 5.0
Memory (ROM / RAM)		32GB / 3GB (expandable with microSD card up to 128GB)
Processor		810-bit octa-core Snapdragon 64 processor
Camera		Rear: 20.7 megapixelsFront: 5.1 megapixelsWith Stability control, autofocus, timer, functions and additional camera modes.
Resistance		IPX5/8 and IP6X – waterproof and dustproof
NFC		Yes
Wi-Fi		IEEE802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/5GHz)/ac compliant, MIMO
Colors		White, Black (overseas, it will also be sold in Water Green and C

Also check out the publicity photos of the Xperia Z3 +:

Price and Availability 1k6p1f

A Sony officially launched o Xperia Z3 + in Brazil on the 11th of August. Since then, the smartphone has been available in major retail channels.. The model in version dual Sim has a suggested price of Real 2.999 (however it is possible to find it by about R $ 2.550,00 internet).

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When analyzing a smartphone, I believe that we must take into how this device aggregates all the functions it presents. Specifically in the case of Sony Xperia Z3 + I think it's important to consider some points. Personally, I'm a fan of the design of smartphones from Sony and in this sense the Z3 + is an beautiful device.

In addition to being beautiful, Xperia Z3 + it has a good grip and its shape slim lets you walk around with a big-screen cell phone in your pocket, without causing an inelegant bulk. THE camera quality is one of the positive points of this device, especially due to its good front camera of 5 SM and some very useful and fun apps. around the microUSB card for internal storage (expandable up to 128GB) is also an element worth ing.

However, even if the Sony in recent years has not been able to produce smartphones at the same level as Apple e Samsung (or even the LG), I expected more innovations for the company's new top-of-the-line device. The lack of innovation still adds to the traditional price range of the products of Sony, what makes the Xperia Z3 + a relatively expensive device for what it offers and must face strong competition from devices like Galaxy S6 and LG G4.

Finally, it is necessary to reinforce the overheating issue. Sony urgently need to adapt (or even rethink) the use of Snapdragon 810 on your devices. This problem in Xperia Z3 + certainly interferes with the end experience and most likely it should be harmful to the internal components of the device. if the Sony wants to enter the fray hot, it will fundamentally need to cool down its processor.