Testseek.com have collected 358 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
January 2014
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The editors liked
Small form factor
Battery is a real trooper
Outstanding performance for a skinned device
Display is great for a Sony handset
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Well-specced for a “Mini” unit
Best screen we've seen on a Sony device
Sony scores again with a waterproof device
Flagship specs in small body
Great camera
Waterproof
Flagship specs
Decent battery life
Its small size makes it comfortable to use
It has a searingly powerful processor
A good camera and decent battery life. It looks brilliant too and its waterproof design means you don't need to worry about dropping it in the bath
Excellent system performance
Mobile broadband speeds are solid
Fantastic design and build quality
Built to survive a chance encounter with the elements
Better battery life than its big brother
The editors didn't like
Plastic back prone to scratches and many
Many finger/oil marks
Bezels
Plenty of them
Camera button is much too small
Camera UI could be more intuitive and tailored to users
Smaller screen can be fiddly for typing
Camera button is a bit of a disaster
Ordinary looking
Poor bundled services
Awful low light photography
Glass back prone to smudges
It's not running the latest version of Android and some of Sony's software tweaks don't really add anything to the experience
Camera has load of megapixels
But will only spit out either an 8 megapixel image if you actually want controls (like the Z1)
Abstract: When thinking of making the switch from an iPhone to Android, finding a device that's a comfortable size can be a daunting task. The iPhone maxes out at a 4.0 inch Retina Display (as found on the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C ) but Android devices have slowly b...
Abstract: Sony's new Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone has landed at UKMR HQ and already we've unboxed it , shown you how to insert the SIM card and taken you through the set up process . Now we're going to take a look at our first impressions of Sony's mini-monster but...
Abstract: When is a Mini smartphone not such a Mini? Well as I've written about before, it's when the company strips out almost everything that makes the flagship special and often releases the handset with reduced specs. We've seen this with the Galaxy S4 Mini , H...
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Published: 2014-03-18, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
The Sony Z1 compact is a great little phone. It's solid, has an excellent camera and above average battery life.The screen is a show stopper and Sony continue to make some of the best smartphone displays in the business.Plus if want to take your smartphon...
Great screen, Solid battery life, Premium design and materials, Waterproof to 1.5m
Disappointing camera, Back scratches too easily
It's not the smallest or lightest phone on the market but it exudes quality and class in every area. In the Xperia Z1 Compact Sony has created a truly mighty mini.Next, read our best phones round-up...
Abstract: With a 4.3in display and top-end features, this handset sees Sony challenging Apple's iPhone 5S in the smartphone market, and it's no doubt looking to win over buyers with the fact that its Xperia Z1 Compact, at £449, is around £70 cheaper than Apple's la...
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the best ‘mini' flagship smartphone model we've seen and for anyone looking to stay under 4.3 inches, it's about as good as it gets....
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Published: 2014-02-12, Author: Simon , review by: 3g.co.uk
Highend specification, Premium compact design, Great display, Waterproof, Good battery life
Little on the chunky side, Subpar lowlight camera performance, No Android KitKat out of the box
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact might be mini, but it packs a big punch. You get industry-leading performance from its quad-core 2.2 GHz processor and 2GB of RAM and that really sets it apart from other compact Android smartphones.We love the more compact form...
