The shell is so far the best I've found for the compact Xperia Z3. She fits perfectly and looks really chic. The sleek design of the phone is maintained through this envelope continues. The edge protrudes minimally upwards beyond the display, so that it is well protected. The camera is still fully usable, also the docking slot will remain fully usable, big plus! I can not say much about the actual protection property. The sheath covers mainly from the rear, and the right side of the phone. The top and bottom edges, and the left sides, however, are largely left out, but this is unlikely to prevent the compact Z3. Overall, a solid case, I can definitely recommend.