Testseek.com have collected 624 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z1 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z1.
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.
840100624
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: Disclaimer: I have used this phone for a month, the following review is based on daily use. Brief Tech Intro When the Xperia Z launched not too long ago, I was already impressed with the changes they did with their line of phones. But of course, it was la...
Abstract: Updated 19/11/2013: We've added a page with photos from the Xperia Z1 shot after a software update promising improved camera performance. Unfortunately we didn't see any improvements significant enough to make us change our original conclusion .We decided...
Abstract: Being water- and dust-resistant, the Sony Xperia Z1 is probably the only smartphone you would dare to take to the beach or swimming pool.With Sony's experience in Cyber-shot cameras, the design of the camera option in the Z1 is excellent.A dedicated shutt...
What do I have to say about this device. It is an absolute monster. This device will be Sony's rebirth into the mobile market, a market that Sony used to dominate years ago, but found slipping from its grasp upon the release of the iPhone. The Xperia Z wa...
Abstract: We decided to take an extended look at two of the biggest camera-centric smartphones this season; Apple's iPhone 5S and the Sony Xperia Z1, from a photographer's point of view. How do the two of them fare when pitted against each other? The results are a ...
Abstract: In my eyes, the Sony Xperia Z1 is the phone of the year. Many might disagree with me, including some of our own editors, but I fail to find any place where the Xperia Z1 falters.Its main selling points are its IP55/58 certification (which means it is dust...
Ever since the days of the old, keypad, candy bar phones, many phone users had to debate the perennial dilemma – who has a better camera, Nokia or Sony? This debate slowly fizzled out as Sony adopted Android and grew bigger, while conversely Nokia adopted...
Abstract: Made of a solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back, the Sony Xperia Z1 combines beauty and durability.It is the only water- and dust-resistant smartphone in this round-up and it complies with international protection ratin...
The Sony Xperia Z1 is a hell of a device. In the coming days expect to see battles between this, the LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 heating up as fans of each device try to convince you of what is the best. We'll try to summarize this as best as we can f...
