The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact And at AndroidAyuda we have been able to see firsthand what this device offers. It is quite a novelty because its screen is 8 inches, about compact dimensions that I had not used this company for this type of product.
The fact is that we have even recorded a first contact video in which you can appreciate and learn about the most important features of this model, such as that it is water resistant and that it is the thinnest tablet on the market with the screen dimensions mentioned above (6,4 millimeters). Therefore, it must be said that it is, to say the least, attractive (since it maintains the usual OmniBalance design with an aluminum frame included).
Without further ado, we leave you the video in which you can see first-hand the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, a model that really we liked and impressed:
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Design, durability and ergonomics
In hand it is surprising how well it handles and how light it is: only 270 grams, which facilitates its prolonged use. Sony opts for a glass front and a soft touch back that improves the grip, maintaining the OmniBalance philosophy. The 6,4 mm leaves a very thin profile without sacrificing the sturdiness. The seals for slots and connectors are more polished and the certification IP68 guarantees resistance to dust and controlled immersions, with the Jack accessible without a lid for greater convenience.
Screen and sound
The IPS screen of 8 inches With a resolution of 1920 x 1200 it offers 283 dpi and technologies TRILUMINOS y X-Reality for mobile, with accurate whites, good contrast and high brightness for outdoor use. It can be calibrate the white balance to adjust the color temperature. It doesn't adopt WQHD, but the Full HD+ panel is sharp and efficient for video, reading and gaming.
The audio is taken care of with stereo front speakers that prevent obstructions when resting the tablet. Compatible with Noise Cancellation and Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX to enhance wireless streaming, plus MHL 3.0 output for wired video.
Performance, software and games
The operating system is based on Android 4.4.4, and it works quite smoothly, despite the fact that it incorporates a layer customized by Sony that includes its own applications such as Walkman or the specific ones that are used with the eight megapixel camera on the back - without flash. By the way, its good performance is greatly helped by the fact that its processor is a Snapdragon 801 with Adreno 330 GPU and the amount of RAM amounts to 3 GB. As for storage, it must be said that it comes with 16 or 32 GB internal options and microSD up to 128 GB, with some limitations to move entire apps to the card.
Rendering in Full HD gives you an extra boost solvency to the GPU, so there is no lag when opening apps or playing games. Sony's layer is light, although the Notification bar could make better use of space in tablet mode. The integration with PlayStation 4 via Remote Play: you can use the tablet as a screen and pair a controller, with signal quality that is usually 720p and whose performance depends on the Wi-Fi network.
Cameras and connectivity
The team mounts a rear camera 8,1MP Exmor RS without flash and a 2,2 MP front camera with 1080p video. It offers automatic modes, manual settings, AR effects, and scenes. During the day, it takes sharp photos; in low light, more noise and aggressive processing appear. Connectivity is key. WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, NFC, GPS with GLONASS, ANT+, USB 2.0 and option of LTE 4G in the nano SIM model, in addition to MHL 3.0 for video output.
Battery and autonomy
It has a battery of 4.500 mAh which, added to the optimization of the SoC and the Sony layer, reaches between six and seven hours of screen time in mixed use, equivalent to one or two days depending on the usage profile. The modes STAMINA, Ultra STAMINA and Low Battery extend battery life by disabling processes or activating power profiles.
Additionally, as it has been seen in the video, the support to combine the games of PlayStation 4 With the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact it is present, giving it a “plus” of utility. This makes it very clear that the Japanese company's intention is to create a broad ecosystem And for that, these types of developments are essential. It's a very good tablet."balanced”, comfortable in terms of weight and thickness, with a reliable screen, good audio, plenty of power and complete connectivity to continue being a solid choice in 8-inch format.