Abstract: Sony is trying to beat rival smartphone manufacturers in 2013 by featuring pictures of its two new Xperia smartphones, the Sony Xperia Z and the Xperia ZL, ahead of their rumored launches later this month. Formally codenamed “Odin” the ZL will have a 5-i...
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Published: 2014-01-17, Author: Mat , review by: engadget.com
The most beautiful Sony phone yet, Water resistance on a flagship device, Strong performance
Disappointing battery life, Poor viewing angles
The Xperia Z proves that Sony has what it takes to make a compelling phone in an increasingly competitive market, but issues like battery life need to be confronted, even at the expense of the design.HardwareWhere to start with the hardware? How about her...
Abstract: Here at Boordatwork, we do get many phones – so it takes something special to impress us. The Sony Experia Z doesn't come with the bells and whistles of some of its competitors, such as a 41mp camera, or facial following software, or 100% waterproof. It i...
Published: 2013-09-11, Author: Michael , review by: Laptopmag.com
Design shrugs off water, Excellent 13-MP camera, Floating apps come in handy, Vivid screen
Boxy design makes one-hand use difficult, Narrow viewing angles, Back gets hot, Slower CPU than HTC One and S4
The water-resistant Sony Xperia Z features a water-resistant design, an excellent camera and fast speeds on T-Mobile's new LTE network, but we wish the screen had wider viewing angles....
Abstract: This post is about a surprise; it's about a comeback, and about how a determined company can listen, learn, and make something beautiful once again. It's about the Sony Xperia Z, a premium, powerful, and waterproof Android smartphone that made me rethink ...
Abstract: THIS YEAR'S BATTLE for the top Android smartphone has gotten pretty heated, with Samsung and Sony going head to head with their respective flagship devices. Samsung launched the Galaxy S4 in March, following Sony's Xperia...
Abstract: Chasseur d'Images, the first European magazine dedicated to photography, has chosen to rely on DxOMark Mobile technology for its new section devoted to smartphone image quality measurement. In its July issue, the magazine reviewed the water-resistant Sony...
The Xperia Z is a surprise. From our original review, we knew it was a solid performer, but even with the Galaxy S 4 and the HTC One on the scene, it’s impressive how well it holds up to – and, in some cases, out-performs – its newer rivals. In fact, ...
It's nice to see the XPERIA Z finally available in the U.S. A wider carrier availability would have been even better, but T-Mobile wins by securing this exclusive deal with Sony. This carrier has interesting plans that could potentially save money for sub...
