| Sony Xperia Z3+ Sony Xperia Z4 | |
| Codename: | Ivy (Z3+ and Z4) Aoi (Z4v) |
| Slogan: | "Inspiring you to make everyday extraordinary" |
| Manufacturer: | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Series: | Xperia Z |
| Modelnumber: | Xperia Z3+: E6533 (Dual-SIM), E6553 Xperia Z4: 402SO, SO-03G, SOV31 Xperia Z4v (cancelled): E6508 |
| Released: | (Xperia Z4) (Xperia Z3+) (Xperia Z4v) |
| Available: | (Japan, SO-03G variant exclusively for NTT DoCoMo) (Japan, SOV31 variant exclusively for au by KDDI) (Hong Kong; Japan, 402SO variant exclusively for SoftBank Mobile) (Taiwan) (United Kingdom) (India) (Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam) (Malaysia) |
| Predecessor: | Sony Xperia Z3 |
| Related: | Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet |
| Type: | Touchscreen smartphone |
| Form: | Slate |
| Size: | 146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm (144.4 x 72.3 x 8.6mm for E6508/Z4v variant) |
| Weight: | 144abbr = onNaNabbr = on (160abbr = onNaNabbr = on for E6508/Z4v variant) |
| Os: | Android 5.0.2 "Lollipop" (launch) Android 6.0 "Marshmallow" Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.1.1 Nougat (current) |
| Cpu: | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57 (2.0 GHz Qualcomm MSM8994 Octa Core) |
| Gpu: | Adreno 430 |
| Memory: | 3 GB |
| Storage: | 32 GB |
| Memory Card: | Up to 256 GB microSDXC |
| Battery: | non-user removable Li-ion 2930 mAh |
| Input: | Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor |
| Display: | 5.2inches 1080p IPS LCD Full HD 1920x1080 px TRILUMINOS™ Display with Live Color LED X-Reality Engine for Mobile |
| Rear Camera: | 20.7 MP back-side illuminated sensor, LED flash4K (2160p) video recording @ 30 frames/s; 1080p video recording @ 60 frames/s; 720p video recording @ 120 frames/s |
| Front Camera: | 5.1 MP (1080p video recording) |
| Connectivity: | Wi-Fi DLNA GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou NFC Bluetooth 4.1 MHL 3.0 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging, Quick Charge 2.0) USB OTG 3.5mm headphone jack, 5 pole |
The Sony Xperia Z3+ (known as the Sony Xperia Z4 in Japan), and its variant, the Sony Xperia Z3+ dual, are Android smartphones produced by Sony. Unveiled on April 20, 2015, the phones are upgraded versions of 2014's Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 dual with improved specifications, a thinner body and Android 5.0 "Lollipop" respectively. The phones were awarded for the best European Multimedia Smartphone for the year 2015-2016 by European Imaging and Sound Association.[1] [2]
The device was first unveiled on April 20, 2015 exclusively for release in Japan as the Xperia Z4.[3] On May 26, 2015, Sony announced an international release for the device scheduled for June; for the international release, the device was re-marketed as the Xperia Z3+.[4] On June 16, 2015, Sony announced the Xperia Z4v (E6508), a variant of the Xperia Z3+/Z4 exclusively for Verizon Wireless in the United States. However, on October 5, 2015, Sony and Verizon announced the device had been cancelled, citing stiff competition from other flagships, as well as poor launch timing with the release of its successor, the Xperia Z5.
The Xperia Z4 first went on sale in Japan on June 10, 2015,[5] and the Xperia Z3+ first went on sale in Hong Kong on June 12, 2015.[6]
The Xperia Z3+/Z4 is nearly identical in design to its predecessor, with a metal frame and glass rear, aside from minor differences such as a slimmer and lighter build. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 of the Z3 has been replaced by a Snapdragon 810, with support for LTE Cat 6.[7] The Xperia Z3+/Z4 features a 5.2inches FHD 1080p display with a density of 424 ppi, featuring Sony's "Triluminos" technology, as well as 32 GB of internal storage and a non-removable 2930 mAh battery with support for Qualcomm's Quick Charge 2.0 standard.
The Xperia Z4 has several features not found in the Xperia Z3+, such as a 1seg DTV antenna allowing for reception of television channels broadcasting using the ISDB-T standard, as well as an Osaifu-Keitai mobile payment system using Sony FeliCa ICs.
The now-cancelled Xperia Z4v for Verizon was thicker and heavier the Xperia Z3+/Z4 due to the inclusion of Qi/PMA wireless charging. The Xperia Z4v also would have featured a WQHD 1440p touchscreen display as well as the inclusion of Verizon logos on the front and back of the phone.
The Xperia Z3+/Z4 features an "Omni-Balance" design, somewhat modified from the Xperia Z3 and more reminiscent of that of the Xperia Z2. The Xperia Z3+/Z4 features an exposed micro USB port at the bottom, the first in the Xperia Z series and the second Sony phone overall after the Xperia M4 Aqua to have such a feature. Although the micro USB port is exposed, this does not impact the phone's IP65/68 dust protection, water jet protection and waterproof rating. The Xperia Z3+/Z4 is available in four colors: black, white, copper and aqua green (Ice Green in the UK).[8]
| Model | Bands | References |
|---|---|---|
| E6533 (Dual) | FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20, 21), TD-LTE (Band 38, 39, 40, 41); UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | [9] |
| E6553 | LTE Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 40; UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz; GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | [10] |
| Model | Bands | References |
|---|---|---|
| 402SO | LTE Bands 1, 3, 8, TD-LTE Band 41 (SoftBank Mobile); UMTS HSPA+ 2100 (Band I), 900 (Band VIII) MHz; GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | [11] [12] |
| SO-03G | LTE Bands 1, 3, 19, 21, 28 (NTT DoCoMo); UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 5, 6, 19; GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | [13] [14] |
| SOV31 | LTE Bands 1, 3, 5, 17, 26, 28, TD-LTE Band 41 (au by KDDI); UMTS HSPA+ Bands 1, 2, 5, 6, 19; GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz | [15] [16] |