Entry-level · 2015

Sony Xperia Z3+

Our Take CPU benches behind recent entry-level phones like the Samsung Galaxy A04e

A basic entry-level phone with water resistance — but a smaller battery and slow 18W charging show its age.

Strength IP68 water resistance
Watch out Smaller battery (2930mAh), 18W charging (slow)
Skip if Heavy gaming or multitasking
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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 1.5 GHz · Adreno 430
Basic CPU

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

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 (20 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
Launch class
Lower mid-range
AnTuTu
59,887
CPU
8-core, 1.5 GHz
GPU
Adreno 430
Process
20 nm
CPU layout
4x Cortex A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex A53 1.55 GHz

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
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
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

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

Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review

Independent Test Scores

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

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

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

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
71% larger battery capacity
2,930 mAh vs 1,715 mAh battery
Better protected
IP68 vs None protection
Starts with more storage
32 GB vs 16 GB baseline
Lower benchmark score
60k vs 175k AnTuTu
vs

Samsung Galaxy S6

Loses on most 1 win 3 losses
Better protected
IP68 vs None protection
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs Super AMOLED panel · 1080 × 1920 vs 1440 × 2560 resolution
Lower benchmark score
60k vs 112k AnTuTu
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS

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