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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.
840100624
The editors liked
Camera
IP58 Certified
Price
XReality Display Engine
20.7MP Sony Exmore RS Camera powered by BIONZ Mobile Image Sensor
Dustproof/Waterproof
Sleek Design
Good battery life
Powerful processor
High configured dual cameras
Excellent display quality
Blazing performance and compelling camera
Water resistant
Water and dust proof
Premium looks
Great multimedia performance.
Full HD display
Highend hardware
Decent camera
Impressive design structure
Fluid touch
Water proof
Brilliant display
Good camera
Incredibly fast performance
Elegant design
Excellent performance
Camera at 20MP does fairly well
Much improved battery life with Stamina Mode
Sony's new UI is growing on us
Blazing speed
Design
Good
Excellent build quality
Dust and waterproof
Great performance
Solid battery life
Excellent camera
Water and dust resistant
Lag free performance
Decent battery
Cons
Display is lagging behind
Software Skin can be more functional
Sony C6902/L39h Xperia Z1 Review Scores
Storage And Media
Software
Display
Battery
The editors didn't like
Viewing angles
Not on Android 4.3
Scratch prone
Overheating while using camera and playing games.
Null
Poor viewing angles
Killer app
Timeshift burst and InfoEye
Mediocre screen
Camera doesn't live up to the hype
Muffled earpiece
Slippery to hold
Washed out display
Price
Heating issues
Tinny audio quality
Prone to fingerprints & smudges
Bit bulky
Glass at the back catches scratches easily
Camera Auto Modes restrict aspect ratio and megapixels
For a 5-inch screen
The phone is too tall
Sony could reduce the space at the top and bottom beyond the display area to make the unit more compact
The Sony Xperia Z1 is such a premium phone that's been engineered exceptionally for the sophisticated user. It combines style, performance and ruggedness all in one complete package to go with an exceptional camera and LTE support. Yes, the large bezels m...
Camera PerformanceSony G-Lens with 27mm wide angle lens, F2.0 aperture, 1/2.3" 20.7MP CMOS SensorAs mentioned in our first looks article, the Sony Xperia Z1 packs the third-largest sensor that can be found in a smartphone today after the Nokia Lumia 1020...
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 ...
The Sony Xperia Z1 is one of the best Android phones right now. Once you hold and use the phone, there's no way your impression can go any other way. The excellent design and construction coupled with fast hardware and top-notch camera make the Xperia Z1 ...
Published: 2013-09-15, Author: Carlo , review by: unbox.ph
Definitely one of the very best smartphones in the market todayThe Sony Xperia Z1 is a masterpiece for Sony. Combining excellent industrial design and efficient engineering with tasteful and classy design, the Sony Xperia Z1 is arguably one of the best sm...
Great camera, Great build, Very snappy performance, Good battery life
Reflective TFT display, Weak flash
The 5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 800 CPU, 2GB of RAM, IP58-certified body, LTE connectivity, healthy 3,000mAh battery, and feature-packed 20.7 megapixel camera, makes the Xperia Z1 one of the best Android smartphones to date.It is not perfect in som...
Abstract: With Sony Xperia Z , the Japanese company showed all gadget fans that it's more than capable of creating an Android flagship smartphone that can set the bar in terms of design, performance, and imaging capabilities....
Abstract: Sony has just announced the Xperia Z1, a waterproof smartphone with a 20.7MP camera inside.Coming nine months after the announcement of the Xperia Z , the Z1 comes with a similarly sized 5" screen, a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.2Ghz process...
Abstract: Welcome to the first article in our series Should I Upgrade? Here, we examine if the new iteration of a device is really worth it to purchase over its predecessor. Today, we'll be looking at Sony's flagship Z-line and will compare the Xperia Z1, and recen...
Abstract: 2013 has come to a close, but as we usher in the new year, let us take a look at last year's best gadgets – a complete rundown of noteworthy smartphones, tablets and laptops. Last year was a blockbuster year of technology, with new devices coming out once...
