The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks, with a 4,500 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Overall
C
Performance
C
Display
B+
Battery
B+
Camera
C
Charging
B
Software
C
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size8" · 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4 mm (8.40 x 4.87 x 0.25 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera1 MP · HDR
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Solid 4,500 mAh battery for all-day use
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗1 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Heavy at 270g — noticeable in pocket over long periods
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Discontinued
Announced
2014, September. Released 2014, November
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
GPU
Adreno 330
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
