Sony Xperia XZ3
The Sony Xperia XZ3 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2018).
2018 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6" · 158 x 73 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
RAM4GB | 6GB
Storage64GB
Main Camera19 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Razor-sharp 537 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓6" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2018, August 30. Released 2018, October 05
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.7 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
537 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
P-OLED, HDR BT.2020
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
19 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS), 1080p@960fps, HDR
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps (5-axis gyro-EIS)
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging
18W wired, PD2.0 Wireless (Qi)
📱 Design & Build
Weight
193g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
158 x 73 x 9.9 mm (6.22 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Colors
Black, Silver White, Forest Green, Bordeaux Red
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - H8416, H9436, H9493
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
🔊 Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia XZ3 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ3 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ3 supports wireless charging (18W wired, PD2.0 Wireless (Qi)).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Sony Xperia XZ3.
Yes, up to 18W (18W wired, PD2.0 Wireless (Qi)).
The Sony Xperia XZ3 is rated IP65/IP68 — IP65/IP68 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ3 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia XZ3 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Sony Xperia XZ3 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the Sony Xperia XZ3 has stereo speakers.
The Sony Xperia XZ3 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10.
The Sony Xperia XZ3 uses USB Type-C 3.1, OTG.
The Sony Xperia XZ3 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia XZ3 has 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE.
