Here we are folks, the long awaited Xperia Z3 Tablet Review. First things first, why has it taken so long to get this review done?
It’s simple really. The first tablet developed a dead pixel line from top to bottom and needed to be replaced. I also decided that I was going to get a 4G version as there were some good offers around at the time of buying.
Design and Hardware
For those of you who have not seen my unboxing video that I did a wee while ago, here is the link again. It is worth a watch as it will give you a feel for the device.
The specs are as follows..
- Display: 8.0 inch
- IPS LCD,1200 x 1920 pixels, 283 ppi, Scratch resistant tempered glass
- Processor: Snapdragon 801 CPU Quad-core 2.5 GHz
- Internal Memory: 16/32 GB (I bought the 16gb), Micro SD up to 128 GB
- RAM: 3 GB
- 3D stereo sound, High Res audio, S-Force Surround
- Bluetooth v4.0
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh
- GPS with A-GPS
- Rear Camera: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus
- Front Camera: 2.2 MP, 1080p
- Android 4.4.4.
- Connectivity: 4G, 3G, Edge, GPRS nano sim
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
- Waterproof and Dust resistant IP 68
- Dimensions: 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4 mm
- Weight:270g.
These specs make it a very high end device, and this particular model costs £479 on the Sony store. However, it’s worth checking to see if your mobile network offers it, as I would be surprised if they weren’t offering deals with data bundled in.
So a quick tour around the device and the first thing to notice is how slim this device actually is. At 6.4mm thick it is one of the thinnest tablets on the market and is thinner than the new iPad Air 2.
