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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: The Sony Xperia Z1 is the latest flagship device from Sony currently on the market. Well it is available unlocked, and we were able to get our hands-on one to review thanks to Mobicity . The Z1 sports a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 3,000mAh ...
First class performance, IP certification, LTE Cat. 4 with broad frequency coverage, Good battery life, Great camera, Exceptionally bright display...
that has bad viewing angle stability and a high black value, Battery permanently affixed, Bloatware preinstalled
In Review Sony Xperia Z1The Sony Xperia Z1 is a well-executed renovation of the Xperia Z. The smartphone is a little heavier and bigger, most noticeably in the area around the display, but the bulked-up device feels a little more costly and robust.Our str...
Abstract: Which is better: a phablet or a smartphone? And exactly where do we draw the line between these two types of smart devices? Is it the size of the screen that determines if we should place a device in one category or the other, or is it the overall dime...
Published: 2013-10-14, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Good overall exposure, Excellent detail preservation outdoors (better than other 8Mpix cameras), Low noise level in all situations. Noise is not unpleasant (no chroma component) with a very small grain size, Good autofocus: fast and precise in most situat
Slight color shading occasionally noticeable, Excessive exposure time under 20 lux (beneath 1/10s where rivals stop at 1/15s), and possible source of motion blur, Strong ringing artifacts, Lowcontrast details smoothed slightly in low light conditions
Abstract: Time to wrap things up - we wondered if maybe we should split the final decision into two, still photography and video recording, but the results came out consistent enough to declare a clear winner. And it is, drum roll please, the Nokia Lumia 1020. ...
The Sony Xperia Z1 has a lot going for it as it has a really sleek design, is really powerful and has a great 20.7MP camera. If you're looking for one of the most powerful smartphones around, then the Xperia Z1 is certainly up there."THE SONY XPERIA Z1 HA...
If the Xperia Z was Sony's way of assuring us it's still got it , the Xperia Z1 is Sony telling us that it's done catching up and is now gunning for the first place, the position it owned undisputedly for so many years. It takes more than a good smartpho...
Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Stan , review by: mashable.com
In the world of modern Android phones, the most important software-related question is how much bloatware did the manufacturer stack on top of Android. Sony Xperia Z1 comes with quite a few Sony-specific apps, most of which we didn't like too much, but no...
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Published: 2013-10-04, Author: Matt , review by: techworld.com
Abstract: We test a lot of smartphones here at PC Advisor, but recently two have stood out. The Sony Xperia Z1 and the Galaxy Note 3 are both big Android phones that offer stunning performance and excellent displays. They are part of a new breed of phones alongside...
Abstract: Sony is a company that Apple founder Steve Jobs truly admired, but ever since Apple entered the smartphone arena, Sony (back then it was still Sony Ericsson) has been having great difficulties surviving in this market. However, we've finally reached a ...
