Will the Xperia Z3 Compact be good enough for the next two years?

[asim1999]

As i have mentioned previously, i am planning to switch from the M4 Aqua to this phone. 

Will it last for the next 2 years in terms of both hardware and software as i am getting it on an EE 4G Contract

[Tomms2290]

the specs will still be very good two years from now but I don´t know how fast It´ll be since android phones are not known for staying fast after some time

[jonadegraaf]

Can you get the z4 compact? That one has flagship specs so will be much more future proof.

[brownninja97]

ive used a galaxy s3 for a few years now, only had to change the battery because im a heavy user 

[finnjaeger]

Dont buy one, screens just randomly break in your pocket, that happend to mine and it cost me 200€ to fix.. That is a known issue with that phone , my insurance did not believe me so they ripped me off as well, big PAIN in the A**.

 

The phone is awesome but there is a big quality problem, just check the amazon customer reviews, for some reason there arent as many people commenting on the problem on the UK Amazon, the german amazon page is full of people having the exact same problem. I guess the phone is really popular in Germany for some reason.

 

here is a report: http://www.gizmobolt.com/2014/10/27/xperia-z3-self-cracking-screen-issue-appears/

 

if you google the issue you can find many people with the same problem, so I would advise you to stay away from the Z3c, its a bummer because otherwise its a GREAT device

[xnoobftw]

ive used a galaxy s3 for a few years now, only had to change the battery because im a heavy user 

S3 is the 212evo of the phone industry

Can 2nd up this!

[asim1999]

the specs will still be very good two years from now but I don´t know how fast It´ll be since android phones are not known for staying fast after some time

Will be using a case and screen protector. Also, I will never put my phone in my trouser pocket. It will always either be in a shirt. Blazer or coat

[Tomms2290]

Will be using a case and screen protector. Also, I will never put my phone in my trouser pocket. It will always either be in a shirt. Blazer or coat

I was talking about the UI starting to slow down after maybe the year/year and a half

[jonadegraaf]

I was talking about the UI starting to slow down after maybe the year/year and a half

then just install cyanogenmod.

[Guest]

I love my Z3 Compact and will most likely keep it for many years

[shadowblitz3]

been planning on getting one too and maybe use it for 3-4 years.

perfect size for me and since its a Z phone, sony will continue to support upgrades for it.

[finnjaeger]

Will be using a case and screen protector. Also, I will never put my phone in my trouser pocket. It will always either be in a shirt. Blazer or coat

The screen will still just randomly crack, I BET you, I know 4 People with cracked backplates and screens, it looks the same on every phone. do not buy, I warned you

[Infernal Burrito]

It is pretty good for me. I sold my Z2 and bought it. It is a pretty great phone but my complaints are:

 

1: No camera2api (meaning reduced manual camera controls for third party apps)

2: Relatively low PPI. If you're used to an iPhone, it will be good, but if you are coming from a 400+ ppi device, it will be noticeable.