Refreshing design, Water and dust resistant build, Very good performance, Full HD display is impressive, Excellent camera, Redone UI is neat and more streamlined
Still not the very latest Android version, Glass back is prone to scratches
The Sony Xperia Z is a very powerful Android smartphone, and is pretty much on the same level as the HTC Butterfly in terms of performance. But, the fact that the Xperia Z is slightly taller and wider than the HTC Butterfly may not be ideal for quite a fe...
Abstract: Sony India has launched the Sony Xperia Z in India officially on 6th March 2013. The same has gone on sale on Flipkart for a price of Rs. 38990. Xperia Z is the latest phone from Sony globally and has been launched in India in just a few weeks of its glob...
Great build quality, Classy looks & easy to hold, Great performance
Pricey, Display has issues with black levels, Battery back up not so great
The phone looks classy and is sturdy and fast. It has a great camera as well as display. It currently is the best in terms of performance with Antutu benchmark scores much higher than the rivals. It is also priced at just Rs 38,990 which is almost Rs 6,00...
Abstract: Unboxing and hands on Overview with the Sony Xperia Z this is the hottest high end android phone from Sony it sports a Qualcomm 1.5 Ghz Quad core Krait processor has a 5 inch full HD 1080p screen a 13″ MP rear facing camera 2.2 MP front facing camera and ...
This must be the best time in a while to be a Sony fan. The year since parting ways with Ericsson has been one of filling in the blanks - fulfilling fans' wildest dreams was not too high on the agenda. This is not to say that the brand's loyal followers w...
Abstract: Failing to react to market tendencies has been an Achilles' heel of sorts for Sony in the past. Joining the dual-core and to quad-core parties late over the past two years has caused the once mighty smartphone maker to slide down in ranks and came dangerously close to the role of an also-run...
Abstract: Android fans are spoilt for choice when it comes to top-end smartphones. A constant stream of new releases keep on raising the bar, while last year's technology quickly becomes affordable. The problem is it can be difficult to know which one to go for, es...
Overheating from prolonged use, Fingerprint magnet, front and back, Flaps, flaps, flaps
Sony Xperia Z – the Comeback KidSony has really made an excellent comeback with the highly competitive Android smartphone market. After buying back their share and gaining full ownership of their mobile phone market, the Sony Xperia Z is the perfect phone...
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Published: 2013-06-05, Author: Brian , review by: vernonchan.com
Sony's new flagship superphone, the Sony Xperia Z was launched a while back and we at vernonchan.com were given the opportunity to put a unit through some tests. If you haven't read through our First Impressions post, you may want to, as we'll be focusing
Not exactly scratchproof, Heating may be a concern
This would definitely be Sony's best smartphone so far. It's features are logical and practical to some, while the design is attractive and simple that you'd want to take a closer look at it anyway. There are flaws, certainly, and by far the biggest one w...
Abstract: When the Sony Xperia Z first came out one of it's main features that let it stand out from the crowd was it's IP57 water and dust resistant certification. This meant you could wash the Sony Xperia Z, have it fall into hot soup and still work fine. A lot o...
