The world’s best camera and camcorder in a waterproof smartphone

Welcome to the Sony XPERIA™ Z3 Official Thread V2.

Sony XPERIA™ Z3 | Features Overview

Dive into new experiences


Premium design and the highest waterproof rating
Xperia Z3 is the smartphone that does more and goes further – whether further is a run in the rain or a dive into the pool on a sunny summer holiday. With the highest waterproof rating*, you can find your way in a downpour, take pictures underwater or just wipe off your phone after an unexpected spill. Combined with a super-slim body and aluminium frame, Xperia Z3 is the Android smartphone that teams durability with beauty.

* In compliance with IP65 and IP68, the Xperia Z3 is protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) dust tight and (ii) protected against low-pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in compliance with IP65; and/or (iii) can be kept under 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP68.

Create memories as bright as life



Everything we know about cameras in your hand
Your best moments deserve more than dark, blurry shots. Years of Sony camera expertise have been brought to Xperia Z3, a premium phone with Cyber-shot and Handycam technologies. So you can capture the laughter in any light, shoot steady videos on the move and take crisp shots underwater. And when you want to make great pictures and videos even better? You can unleash your creativity with our widest ever choice of unique Xperia camera apps. It’s our best smartphone camera yet, to make sure your memories are as vibrant as real life.

Play at another level



The only smartphone with PS4™ gaming
Say sayonara to casual gaming. PS4™ Remote Play on the Xperia Z3 brings real PS4 gaming to a premium phone*. Access your PS4 console via your home Wi-Fi network and play your favourite games with your DUALSHOCK®4 controller in any room. The Xperia Z3 matches the latest gaming with the best Sony technologies. With a super-bright display and digital noise-cancelling technology, immersing yourself in your game has never been easier.

* Functionality available on Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact starting from November 2014. PS4 System, DUALSHOCK®4, Sony Entertainment Network and high-speed Internet connection required. Some games may not support this feature.

Do more for longer



A fully loaded smartphone with a two-day battery life
Xperia Z3 combines premium materials with the best Sony technologies, to give you a better smartphone experience, every hour of the day. We matched our best waterproof camera and next-level gaming with a unique two-day battery life*. It’s a smartphone that lets you do more than ever before, without interruption. For those who don’t settle for life at 10%.

* Based on multiple battery performance tests conducted between July and September 2014 in a laboratory under active use conditions reflective of the Typical Smartphone User by Sony Mobile Communications AB.