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Older flagship · 2015

Sony Xperia Z3+

Our Take
CPU capability matches entry-level phones like Samsung Galaxy A04e
Watch out No more updates, 18W charging (slow)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
5.2″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
810 3 / 32 GB
2930 mAh 18W charging
20.7 MP 5.1 MP selfie
4G LTE NFC
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Full specifications

Display

5.2″ · IPS LCD · 1080 × 1920 · 60 Hz · HDR
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
5.2"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 × 1920 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Supported
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating

Performance

Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm) · 8-core 2.0 GHz · Adreno 430
Basic CPU

Best for calls, messaging, and very light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Flagship
CPU
8-core, 2.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 430
Process
20 nm
CPU layout
4x Cortex A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.55 GHz

Software & updates

Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat) · 2-year support (brand estimate)
Likely end of life

This phone is past its update window — it still works, but new Android versions and most security patches have stopped.

Operating system
Android 5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Software support
2 years of updates (brand estimate)
Updates remaining
None — past its update window

Camera

21 MP f/2.0 main · 5 MP selfie · 4K video
4K video

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
21 MP f/2.0
Front camera
5 MP f/2.4
Main sensor
Sony IMX230 Exmor RS, 1/2.4", 1.12µm
Entry-level sensor
Slow motion
Yes, 120 fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K video

Battery

2930 mAh · 18 W wired
Plan to charge daily

Small by today's standards. Plan on charging once a day, twice if you're heavy.

Capacity
2930 mAh
Lab endurance
65:00h
Wired charging
18 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Memory

3 GB RAM · 32 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
3 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
32 GB
Fills fast
Storage type
eMMC 5.0
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE · NFC · Wi-Fi 5
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
4.1
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
USB
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
Yes
Video out
MHL (TV-out)
Screen out
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Network bands

4G works on all four carriers — no 5G

Radio bands decide whether this phone sees MTN, Glo, Airtel or 9mobile towers — and how strong the signal holds indoors.

M MTN
4G full · no 5G
Full
A Airtel
4G full · no 5G
Full
G Glo
4G works No B28 — signal can get weak indoors and outside the big cities.
Works
9 9mobile
4G full
Full

The bands Nigerian networks use

B3 main band
M A G 9
B7 extra speed
M
B20 indoor reach
M
B28 indoor reach
G
n78 the 5G band
M A

The dots show which network uses each band. ✓ means this phone has it, ✗ means it doesn't.

All reported bands

2G B2, B3, B5, B8
3G B1, B2, B5, B8
4G B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B17, B20, B28b, B28a

Build & Design

144 g · 6.9 mm · IP68
Built to last
Height
146.0 mm
Width
72.0 mm
Thickness
6.9 mm
Weight
144 g
IP rating
IP68
Water resistant

Sensors

Accelerometer · gyro · proximity · compass
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Images and battery life estimates from GSMArena · Read full review

DXOMARK test scores

Lab-tested scores from DXOMark — independent measurements, not manufacturer claims. Tap any card to view photo samples and the full review.

Camera
82 / 200
View full review

Scores are on DXOMark's open-ended 0–200 scale. Higher is better.

How it stacks up against the rest.

A few phones around the same price, so you can see what this one does better and what it gives up.

vs

Apple iPhone 6s

Wins on most 4 wins 1 loss
Sharper screen
1080 × 1920 vs 750 × 1334 resolution · 5.2″ vs 4.7″ screen
Higher-res main camera
21 MP · f/2.0 vs 12 MP · f/2.2 main
71% larger battery capacity
2,930 mAh vs 1,715 mAh battery
Better protected
IP68 vs None protection
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Lower mid-range tier
Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S6

Trades blows 1 win 2 losses
Better protected
IP68 vs None protection
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS
Full comparison

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