Sony
Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
RM 1,975.00
Price last checked: 23 Aug 2016. Confirm current price before buying.
Sony built this one around the Snapdragon 801 chipset paired with 3GB RAM, a combination that handled everyday multitasking and media playback comfortably back when it launched. Storage sits at 16GB internally, but the microSD slot takes cards up to 128GB, so that's less of a constraint than it looks on paper. The 8.0-inch TFT LCD screen keeps the tablet compact at just 270g, and the IP68 rating means it shrugs off dust and a dunk in water for up to 30 minutes.
The 8.1MP rear camera isn't going to compete with today's multi-lens setups, but it covers autofocus, HDR and panorama, enough for casual shooting. Battery capacity comes in at 4500 mAh, which is generous for an 8-inch device and should carry it through a day of typical use. Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact price in Malaysia starts from RM1975.
Connectivity covers NFC, GPS with GLONASS, and LTE Cat4, so it's not short on networking options despite its age. It shipped with Android 4.4.2 KitKat, with an upgrade path to Lollipop.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Available. Released 2014, November |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 |
| GPU | Adreno 330 |
| RAM & Storage | 16 GB, 3 GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSD, up to 128 GB |
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), planned upgrade to v5.0 (Lollipop) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 8.0 inches (~70.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display type | TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Multitouch | Yes, up to 10 fingers |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 213.4 x 123.6 x 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 270 g (9.52 oz) |
| Body Type | \- IP68 certified - dust tight and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes |
| Colors | Black, White |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Data Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE, apt-X |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio with RDS |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | 8.1 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus |
| Front Camera | 2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 65dB |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
| Sound Type | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps), the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact have?
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact comes with 16 GB, 3 GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact?
The Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact has a Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery battery.
Is the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2014, November).