Sony's new flagship Z3 and Z3 Compact is here

Sony is now here to add to the long list of phones being launched today. Although these devices weren’t the best kept secrets but it’s great to see them officially unveiled. Sony keeps on refreshing its flagship phones every 6 months and that’s why we are seeing Xperia Z3 precisely a year after the launch of Xperia Z1. The company on Wednesday officially unveiled the Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, two devices that bring both beautiful looks and cutting-edge technology. 

Up first is Sony’s flagship, the Xperia Z3. The new 5.2-inch phone from Sony lacks for nothing, with a 1080p screen resolution, quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a familiar 20-megapixel camera sensor that has now been boosted to reach an unprecedented 12,800 ISO sensitivity. The lens has been made wider, with the new 25mm-equivalent field of view capturing more of the scene around you, and there's improved image stabilization for video, which can once again be recorded at 4K resolution. 

Citing improvements in the efficiency of the display and processor, Sony also says that the Z3 will last a full two days on a single charge. The Xperia Z3 will launch globally later this autumn and is anticipated for an October release in the UK. 

Joining the Z3 on Sony's IFA stage is the 4.6-inch Z3 Compact. It sports a 4.6-inch 720p screen and the premium aluminium edging, but those are intangible losses, but otherwise comes with the same features and design as its bigger brother. You still get that 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 chip, LTE support, and 20-megapixel camera with G Lens for a no-compromise photo experience. The colour scheme of the new Compact has been switched up with a pair of bold and inviting shades of red and green to go with the standard black and white. It has earned an even higher waterproof rating of IP68 .

One of Sony's hidden synergistic weapons here, though, may be PS4 Remote Play. The Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact are joining the PS Vita in being able to stream and play PlayStation 4 games away from the console. Starting in November, the three members of the new Z3 family will allow you to play your PS4 games directly on their screens so long as they are on the same Wi-Fi network as the big games machine.