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
PC software is a bit lacklustre, Comes with 16GB storage only, Slightly underwhelming camera performance, Also Consider: Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, Design and First Impressions, The Sony Xperia Z1 is visually striking: sleek, stylish and w
The Xperia Z1 is an ideal option if you're looking for a premium Android handset that performs to a very high standard.Playing with the Xperia Z1 for the first time I was instantly blown away by the overall quality of the phone. This is a premium handset...
When I was asked to review the Xperia Z1 I had an idea of what I was going to think as I had previously had a belief that large screened phones were not needed. I can honestly say that my opinion has been changed. It has a beautiful display that suffers ...
The Sony Xperia Z1 introduces some very important improvements to the Z, which was a decent but not outstanding smartphone. The screen is now superb, the processor is one of the most powerful you can get in a smartphone and the camera is impressive. Add ...
Superb processor, Long battery life, Good camera features
Display has dodgy viewing angles, Chassis is slightly too large for screen, Runs warm
The Sony Xperia Z1 has some endearing features. The camera is a winner, the processor is top notch, and the design is good. However, the chassis is perhaps larger than it needs to be, and the display is not the best I've seen – it suffers from less than ...
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Gorgeous design and solid build, brilliant display, incredibly fast performance, speedy web, good camera
Back panel is smudgy (except the white version), Flimsy port covers, mediocre speaker
So where does this leave the Xperia Z1? I am tremendously impressed by this handset, it is, in my view, one of the nicest devices on the market at the moment in terms of build quality and design. It's also extremely powerful, one of the fastest handsets ...
Quality finish / Waterproof & dustproof, Sony/Android interface, Overall responsiveness, Battery life, Full HD resolution
A rehashed Xperia Z ?, 20 Mpx camera, but only at the cost of image noise and graininess, Narrow viewing angles, Big, heavy phone with wide borders
While other companies quickly caught up with and surpassed the Xperia Z, the Xperia Z1 is a great addition to the high-end Android stock, all without outperforming the competition. The camera isn't the leap forward Sony says it is, but the overall smartph...
Abstract: So what is contributing to this feeling of enjoyment I get when using the Xperia Z1 so far? I think the main thing is the build quality and the overall design, which is still incredibly slick.It matters little that the handset is a wee bit thicker than th...
Sony has upgraded its fantastic Xperia Z. The Xperia Z1 feels nicer but is unfortunately bigger and heavier. It's a powerhouse with an all-round impressive specification. Easily one of the best Android handsets around but the high price tag taints this sl...
