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September 2013
(84%)
624 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
249 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Solid construction
Waterproof
Dustproof
High quality camera in the right circumstances
Mostly untouched Android
Exclusive bonuses for Xperia owners
The ''Triluminos'' display is excellent. Image quality is top notch with sharp detail and consistent exposure and colour. The high resolution permits a modest digital zoom
Waterproof and dust-resistant
Camera works well in low light
Smooth software & good performance
Good battery life
Some clever Sony additions
The most powerful mobile device I've ever tested
Fully waterproof
Sleek
Glass and aluminium design
Razor-sharp
Bright screen
Solid build quality
Supports Cat4 LTE
Excellent sound quality
Highly water resistant
Small apps can be made from widgets
The editors didn't like
Camera hit and miss
And software surprisingly a bit simple
Device is big and chunky with large bezels
Buttons could be better placed
Glass back adds weight to the device
The phone body is angular and we do not find it comfortable to hold. The placement of the lens is right where the left index finger hangs over the edge. We took a lot of finger pictures
Screen has poor viewing angles
Questionable ergonomics
Back glass scratches too easily
Loads of Sony bloatware
Disappointing indoor photos
Erratic screen technology
Disappointing battery life
Wide bezel results in chunky body
Camera can be hit and miss in auto mode
Pricey
Battery only lasts a day
20 megapixel camera defaults to 8 megapixels
And doesn't offer much functionality when you're shooting at 20
Abstract: Add in the 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 3000mAh battery, and you have a device that's on par (or better) with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One. But how does it feel and perform in real-life?Sim...
Waterproof and dust-resistant, Camera works well in low light, Smooth software & good performance
Screen has poor viewing angles, Questionable ergonomics, Back glass scratches too easily
The Sony Xperia Z1 boasts an attractive, glass-back design, a fully waterproof body and an impressive 20-megapixel camera. It's let down by poor ergonomics and a display with mediocre viewing angles, but remains a worthy choice overall...
Published: 2013-09-05, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com.au
The most powerful mobile device I've ever tested; Fully waterproof; Sleek, glass and aluminium design; Razor-sharp, bright screen
Disappointing battery life; Wide bezel results in chunky body; Camera can be hit and miss in auto mode; Pricey
The Sony Xperia Z1 packs a Full HD display and a ludicrously powerful processor into a gorgeous, totally waterproof body. It has some serious bragging rights, but it's let down by its unimpressive battery life and chunky size....
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Published: 2013-07-30, Author: Gary , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Yes you should, particularly if you're after a big, relatively heavy, solid and powerful smartphone that is, at time of writing, one of the best performing and most impressive models available. Sony's software skin isn't hugely thrilling to look at, mind...
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Published: 2013-07-10, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Abstract: Remember how cool the Xperia Z was? It blew us away. Surely the follow-up album — the Xperia Z1 — has to be incredible, right?Turns out that it knocks your socks of on paper. It's packing a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 1...
Abstract: The Sony Xperia Z1 combines the technology in Sony's cameras with a smartphone to offer a large screen, waterproof design and HD screen. Except for a poor low-light camera that does not work well indoors, short battery life and some software issues, the S...
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Published: 2014-08-16, Author: Frank , review by: gizmochina.com
Abstract: This comparison of three different smartphones is intended to help consumers make the right choice for their respective needs when choosing their next cell phone. Obviously everyone wants to get the most for their time and money, and not everyone has the...
With a larger, better display, faster processor, longer battery life, stereo speakers, and 4K video recording, the Z2 looks like an obvious pick before the Z1, especially considering that it is housed in the same footprint. Do these enhancements warran...
We knew that the Huawei Ascend P7 and the Oppo Find 7a, along with their 13MP cameras, had plenty of potential, but we didn't expect them to be this good. We were surprised by all the detail that the Find 7a captured in its photos, while the images fro...
So, we wanted to know how the 16MP camera on the Samsung Galaxy S5 performs, and the results from our comparison are now in. The answer is not going to surprise anyone – the phone is ideal for taking photos and videos under a broad range of circumstanc...
