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.
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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
Published: 2013-09-22, Author: Mark , review by: digitalspy.com
Sony's Xperia Z1 is a stunning smartphone, with its luxury design, powerful chipset and advanced camera hardware.It is capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with all of its rivals at the high end of the market, and might have achieved perfection with a...
Abstract: Earlier this month, Sony announced their new Xperia Z1 smartphone which brings some much welcome improvements over the Sony Xperia Z. During IFA 2013, we got a chance to check out Sony's latest smartphone, which offers dust and water resistance alongside ...
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Published: 2013-09-19, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Terrific screen, powerful processor, fine camera, waterproof, dust resistant
A bit bulky, not cheap, battery life not great
The Sony Xperia Z1 makes a few improvements to what was already a cracking smartphone. The screen looks great, the processor is the most powerful we've yet seen and the camera is very fine indeed. It's not cheap, but it's waterproof, looks great and it'...
Published: 2013-09-19, Author: Lee , review by: v3.co.uk
Stylish sturdy design, very powerful, vibrant HD screen, brilliant camera, waterproof
Pricey, prone to scratches
The Xperia Z1 is Sony's best smartphone yet. Its scratch-prone body and custom Android skin let it down, but its 20.7MP camera and smooth performance make it a decent contender against other high-end smartphones....
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Published: 2013-09-18, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Plenty of decent software refinements, battery life with Stamina mode, solid build quality, power, fun camera features, waterproof
Display not best in class, seems larger than it perhaps needs to be, device can get very hot, camera not as far ahead as we'd hoped,
There's a lot to love about the Sony Xperia Z1. It's a valiant effort, but not infallible. We like the the design overall, it's a smart-looking device that exhibits plenty of quality and there's stacks of power under the hood of that 5-inch HD displ...
Sharp HD screen; Featurepacked snapper; great connectivity and accessories; Good battery life.
Display could be brighter.
This is the sort of premium handset we'd expect from the Japanese tech giant. They have ironed out most of the quirks of the Xperia Z to offer a real all-rounder of a device...
Camera doesn't particularly impress, Disappointing battery life, Pricey
The Sony Xperia Z1 packs a Full HD display and a ludicrously powerful processor into a gorgeous, totally waterproof body. It has some serious bragging rights, but it's let down by a camera that doesn't take brilliant photos and an unimpressive battery lif...
Crisp HD screen; Featurepacked camera; Excellent connectivity and accessories; Decent battery life
Screen could be brighter
Sonys Xperia Z1 is an all-round masterpiece of design and technology, and one of the most desirable smartphones we’ve ever clutched in our sweaty palms. It’s a chunky beast, no doubt, but that slick waterproof one-piece metallic frame hides a powerful 2....
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Published: 2013-09-05, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: The Sony Xperia Z1 , the latest flagship Android smartphone from Sony Mobile, has just been announced at IFA 2013. As you might expect, Pocket-lint spent an afternoon with the new handset ahead of the official launch, to see just how much has changed from...
Dedicated camera button for underwater shooting, Curvy. more comfortable design, Speedy, overall performance
Disappointing low-light camera performance, Average viewing angles, Flimsy latches protecting ports and connections
The Sony Xperia Z1 is powerful smartphone with an improved camera and elegant design to make it one of the best 5-inch smartphones to currently buy.Next, read our round-up of the best Android phones to buy....
