Sony Xperia Z3 coming to T-Mobile October 29th

Today we were informed from T-Mobile that the battery-life king Xperia Z3 will be coming to T-Mobile October 29th. The new Sony device was originally debuted September 3rd at IFA 2014 in Berlin.



According to the email, there will be a pre-sale online that will open October 15th at 12:00 a.m. PDT. T-Mobile actually states that costumers will have their brand-new Xperia Z3 shipped to them and have it received before the national launch.

The Z3 will be available for $0 down with $26.25 a month for 24 months or $630 if you were to purchase the device outright.

The Xperia Z3 as always comes with a waterproof IP 68 rating, the highest of any phone to date, a 5.2 inch 1080p display (424 ppi), and the 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 processor. To top it all off, the phone ships with 3 GB of RAM, expandable storage, a 20.7 megapixel rear shooter, 3100 mAh battery, and it comes in at an ultra-thin 7.3 mm.

Will you be picking up the Xperia Z3? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook, or in the comments below!

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Comparison of the Sony Xperia's Z1 through Z3

With the recent release of Samsung's comparison chart showing the differences from the original Note, Note 2, Note 3, and the all new Note 4, we decided to make our on chart comparing the Xperia series. For an easy comparison of the devices, just check out our infographic below.

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Sony Xperia Z3 Rundown

On the heel of the Z3 Compact, Sony has finally unveiled its next flagship phone: the Xperia Z3. Along with many new features and an upgraded camera module, let's take a look at how exactly this phone is different than the less than year old Xperia Z2.

Spec-wise, the Xperia Z3 comes with a 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM and an upgraded 20.7 - megapixel camera with a new 25mm wide-angle lens. On top of that, they've upgraded the IP waterproof and dustproof rating to IP65/68. The screen stays the same with a 5.2-inch 1080p display.

How about the body on the Z3? Well they still use the glass front and back (available in white, black, silver/green and copper), and aluminum around the perimeter. The difference is the Z3 is thinner and lighter, measuring 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm and weighing only 152 g. They've also broken down the aluminum corners and rounded them with caps made out of a type of nylon. According to Sony, these corners should hold a little more strength, leading to less dings or dents if you drop the phone.

Software side, we haven't seen announces of the new Android L yet, so this should be running the same Sony Android 4.4.2 skin thats akin to the Xperia Z2 phone and tablet. Sony has added a few key features to the Z3, like DSEE HX low-res audio upscaling, The camera, on top of that wide-angle lens boost, has some new technology tricks. Sony's Steadyshot "Intelligent Active Mode" video shooting that offers improved stabilization, while their "AR Fun" mode lets you add 3D AR effects to a picture frame. They've changed the way the camera app works, adding the option to limit the ISO setting to 12,800 and use WiFi Direct to connect multiple cameras (only Sony cameras and smartphones for now) allowing you to use both viewfinders on the screen and direct video from only one device.

Another new feature announced for all Z3 series devices is access to Sony's Remote Play for PS4. Just like how it works for the PS Vita, you can use this feature virtually anywhere (minus lag for long distances) and hook up Sony's new controller mount to the phone to have a Dualshock 4 played optimally with a phone right above it.

Right now, only T-Mobile has confirmed that it'll be carrying the Xperia Z3 at launch, but only time will tell if they end up being the only carrier in the USA to bring the phone stateside again (read; T-Mobile's Sony Xperia Z1S).

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New Xperia Z3 images leak before IFA debut

XperiaBlog has posted new images leaks of the upcoming Sony Xperia Z3. Along with these images leaks, we have detailed specs as to what is coming in the Z3. The specs can be seen below. 

Screen size: 5.2"

Resolution: 1080 x 1920 (400 ppi)

Dimensions: 146.5 mm x 72.4 mm x 7.5 mm

Wight: 154 grams

Camera: (rear) 20.7 megapixels - (front) 2 megapixels

Hardware: MSM8974AC 2.5 GHz Quad-core

Battery: 3100 mAh

RAM: 3 GB

Storage: 16 GB expandable
IP58 (water-resistant/dust-tight)

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Sony going even more waterproof?

The latest news to come from Sony is a tweet stating “We’ll be getting deep at #IFA2014. But how deep..?” with the picture seen below.

Sony has been leading the charge making their flagship devices waterproof. Currently, their Z1S and Z2 come with an IP 58 rating, which is good for immersion beyond 1 meter, but no greater than 1.5 meters according to Sony. In the picture, it shows on arrow pointing down above 2m. This suggests that Sony could be releasing the most waterproof smartphone to date.

We'll find out at IFA 2014, on September 3rd when Sony holds their presser. Could it be related to the Z3? We'll have to wait and see.

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Handful of Xperia Z3 photos leak, including battery size

A slew of image leaks regarding the Sony Xperia Z3 have showed up on the internet today courtesy of Xperia Blog. In the images below you can see the Z3 at all angles and a peak at the non-removal battery. The battery will be rated at 3100 mAh, which comes in at 100 mAh less than the Z2. More detailed images of the Z3 dismantled can be seen at the link at the bottom of the page.

The Xperia Z3 which is expected to be debuted on September 3rd, will sport a 5.2 inch 1080p display, a Snapdragon 801 processor (2.5 GHz), 3 GB of RAM, and a 20.7 megapixel rear camera. It is also expected to have an IP 58 rating.















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Sony Xperia Z3: Detailed image leaks

The Xperia Z3 has been spotted around the internet today ahead of its September 3rd debut. These new images show a detailed look of the Z3  from top to bottom. It seems as if the Xperia Z3 will come in two colors, white and black. Overall it retains the same look and feel of its predecessors.

The Z3 also will not feature any major spec improvements except maybe a newer Snapdragon 801 processor or possibly even the newer 805 processor. It is expected to come with Android 4.4.3, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage with the ability to expand it up to 64GB, a 20.7 megapixel camera, and retain its IP58 rating.

The newest leaked images can be seen below.

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