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Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
Sony · Released January 1, 2014

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact

An 8-inch waterproof tablet that streams console games.

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The Z3 Tablet Compact is 6.4mm thin and 270g with an 8-inch 1920 x 1200 display and water resistance, and it supports Remote Play for PS4 games. Reviewers rated it three-and-a-half to five stars.

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Key specs
Rear camera
8 MP
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Size
8" (203 mm)
Resolution
1200x1920
Performance
Processor
Snapdragon 801
Storage
16 GB
Body
Weight
9.5 oz (270 g)
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Product highlights

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Display8" (203 mm)
ChipsetSnapdragon 801
Main camera8 MP8 MP · wide
RAM / storage16 GB
Weight9.5 oz (270 g)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The Z3 Tablet Compact is 6.4mm thin and 270g with an 8-inch 1920 x 1200 display and water resistance, and it supports Remote Play for PS4 games. Reviewers rated it three-and-a-half to five stars.

Best for

Readers and gamers who want a light, rugged tablet.

Not for

Anyone who needs current apps.

Main strength270g, 6.4mm
Main weaknessLong out of updates
Reasons to buy
270g, 6.4mm
Waterproof
Remote Play for console games
Sharp 8-inch display
Reasons to avoid
Long out of updates
Plastic back
Port flaps
Measured view8.0/10What the pros say.
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Snapdragon 801A12 Bionic
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8"8.5"
Chipset
Snapdragon 801A20 Pro
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Camera

Rear camera
8 MP

Software & Launch

Released
2014
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