Sony announced the Xperia T3 phablet last month and the Japanese manufacturer has launched the device in India today. Sony claims it to be the world’s slimmest 5.3-inch smartphone. Well, we don’t know about that but it’s indeed pretty slim at 7.7 mm. The device features a stainless steel frame, which gives it a more premium look and add to that an ultra thin body.
The Sony Xperia T3 features a 5.3-inch HD (1280x720p) Triluminos display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2. The device is powered by a 1.4GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno Adreno 305 GPU. The device features 1GB RAM for your multitasking needs. There’s 8GB of internal storage with microSD expansion up to 32GB.
Sony has equipped the phablet with an 8MP rear camera with Sony’s Exmor RS sensor and LED flash. On the front, there’s a 1.1MP HD camera. The device comes with Android 4.4.2 KitKat along with Sony’s interface customizations. A 2500 mAh battery runs the show. Connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, DLNA and NFC.
The Xperia T3 will come in Black, White and Purple color options and the device will go on sale in India starting July 28, priced at Rs. 27,990.
Sony Xperia T3 Specifications:
| Display | 5.3-inch Triluminos IPS display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 |
| Resolution | HD (1280x720p) resolution |
| Dimensions | 150.7 x 77 x 7.7 mm |
| Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Memory | 8GB internal storage |
| microSD | Yes up to 32GB |
| Camera | 8MP rear camera with Exmor RS sensor and flash 1.1MP HD front-facing camera |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
| Battery | 2500 mAh |
| Connectivity | 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS |
| Price | Rs. 27,990 |
Comparison:
The Sony phablet faces a lot of competition at its price. There are a lot of good devices including phablets at the sub-Rs. 30k price range. So, let’s see if the Xperia T3 manages to hold its own against the competition.
| Specifications | Sony Xperia T3 | Google Nexus 5 16GB | Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Neo | Xiaomi Mi3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.3-inch Triluminos IPS display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 HD (1280x720p) resolution | 5-inch IPS display Full HD (1920x1080p) resolution | 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display HD (1280x720p) resolution | 5-inch IPS display Full HD (1920x1080p) resolution |
| Processor | 1.4GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor | 2.3GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor Adreno 330 GPU | Exynos Hexa-core processor (Dual 1.7 GHz + Quad 1.3 GHz) | 2.3GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor Adreno 330 GPU |
| RAM | 1GB | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
| Memory | 8GB internal storage microSD expansion | 16GB fixed storage | 16GB internal storage microSD expansion | 16GB fixed storage |
| Camera | 8MP rear camera with Exmor RS sensor and flash 1.1MP HD front-facing camera | 8MP primary camera with OIS and LED flash 1.3MP front-facing camera | 8MP primary camera with LED flash 2MP front-facing camera | 13MP primary camera with LED flash 2MP front-facing camera |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 2300 mAh | 3100 mAh | 3050 mAh |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat with Sony's custom UI | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz | Android 4.4 KitKat with MIUI on top |
| Price | Rs. 27,990 | Rs. 27,500 | Rs. 27,999 | Rs. 13,999 |
The Sony Xperia T3 is an attractive looking device, no doubt about that but sadly, it fails against the competition at its price of Rs. 27,990. At this price, you have the Google Nexus 5, which is better in almost every department. If you are looking for a phablet, the Galaxy Note 3 Neo and Gionee Elife E7 are far better options. Adding insult to injury, there’s the newly arrived Xiaomi Mi3, which easily beats the Sony phablet and it’s priced at almost half of what the Sony Xperia T3 is priced at.
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We wouldn’t recommend the Sony Xperia T3 unless Sony makes the price more reasonable. So, that’s our verdict, what do you say? Does the Sony Xperia T3 makes sense at Rs. 27,990?
