Sony Xperia Z3v review confirms a solid device, overlooked and underrated.
Initial Sony Xperia Z3v review compared it to the Sony Xperia Z3, although with a stlightly muted design. The specs remain solid, though, and appeals to the mid-range crowd.
Insider reviews of the device are mixed, but confirm the Sony Xperia Z3v is a worthwhile investment just the same. The design is a rehash of sorts from the previous year, which may explain the market's lackluster response to its release.
The Verge reviews the device as solid, but not without serious faults:
"The thing that's so frustrating about the Xperia Z3v is the fact that Sony itself makes something that's better and Verizon customers won't have access to it. That's not to say the Z3v is a bad phone - it performs great, has a solid camera, and awesome battery life, making it one of the best Android options on the carrier.
But while the Z3v has all of the technical merits of the Z3 (and then some, if you count wireless charging), it lacks any of the Z3's emotional appeal or lustworthiness. It's thicker, chunkier, clumsier, and just plain uglier than Sony's true flagship."
Sony is apparently aware of the saturated smartphone market, releasing the Sony Xperia Zv3 specs with the variety flagship phones considered.
"It is important to keep in mind that the Xperia Z3v was not designed in a vacuum-to be able to keep up with a few of the more famous flagship handsets, Sony made sure that it included several terrific specs, including a 1080p 5.2 resolution screen, which looks very nice upon first impression; a 801, 2.5 GHz Snapdragon processor; 3GB of RAM; a 3200mAh battery; and a 20MP camera that is capable of shooting a 4K video.
Moreover, this device sports an integrated wireless Qi charging function, as well as an "ultra-power" energy saving mode, just in case you are struggling with battery life." (hallels.com)
