We’ve always had a soft spot for Sony’s design - that obsession with black plastic and solid straight lines that somehow has come to embody design from the Japanese gadget giant.And while last year’s flagship Xperia S was just a bit too thick to compete, there’s no such problem here: this slick slab is just 7.9mm deep. Its large size isn’t for everyone - iPhone owners especially will struggle to
Fair warning: while we like it, you might hate the design. If you prefer the sleek curves of the HTC One X’ chassis, the boxy look of the Xperia Z may be the very opposite of what you’re after.The waterproof doors also add some unnecessary clutter: if you don’t think you’re likely to take your phone swimming anytime soon, you might hate the extra fuss of having to prise open a flap every time you
The Sony Xperia Z is a coming of age for Sony Mobile. For the first time, the company’s proved it can truly kick it with the big boys, with top notch specs and a top quality camera. The size will be a bit on the excessive side for some, especially with...
The Sony Xperia Z boasts a thin, attractive design that's also dust- and water-resistant. It's equipped with a big, bright screen and 4G LTE, takes great pictures, and has sharp call quality
The Sony Xperia Z's battery life is short, its camera is slow, and its processor is not as peppy as those found in other flagship phones. Its glossy chassis attracts fingerprints easily
The Sony Xperia Z combines looks, power and connectivity to supply one of the most impressive Android experiences we’ve seen in quite some time. The lack of Android 4.2 at launch is unfortunate and that 5-inch screen isn’t going to suit everyone, but t...
Abstract: Sony's new flagship smartphone for 2013 is the Xperia Z , but how does it stack up against the iconic iPhone 5? We take a look in our Sony Xperia Z vs Apple iPhone 5 comparison review. Sony's Xperia Z is one of the most talked about smartphones of the ye...
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Published: 2013-02-05, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
It's no mean feat to take on the Galaxy S3 (and Nexus 4 ) and live to tell the tale but the Xperia Z has stolen our top spot away from Samsung in style. Not only does it make Samsung's flagship look like a cheap toy with its tempered glass build and thou...
Abstract: The Sony Xperia Z debuted at CES this week, and the Japanese company has high hopes for it to propel the firm to the top of the mobile manufacturer rankings. Sony has dubbed it a ‘superphone', and expects it to be more successful than the likes of Apple's...
Water and dust resistant, Classical styling, Immersive display
All ports under flaps, Mediocre battery life, Gets warm with intensive use
The Sony Xperia Z may be the best phone out right now, but that isn't to say it's perfect. Thanks to its weather proofing, it will be the only viable super phone out there for anyone whose business requires they be exposed to the elements...
We couldn't wait to drop the Xperia Z in a jug of water - So we did, Stunning display quality from the full 1080p screen, supported by the Bravia Engine 2 (the same engine used in the Bravia range of TV's). The 5" screen boasts post-400 PPI, or Pixels Per
section of this review, the viewing angle isn't as high as other smartphones but that in no way means it suffers from a poor viewing angle. Even the uncomfortable width and thickness of the handset is not something which would deter me from owning one, a
Try as I might, I can't find anything to fault with the Xperia Z. As mentioned in the Cons section of this review, the viewing angle isn't as high as other smartphones but that in no way means it suffers from a poor viewing angle. Even the uncomfortable w...
Smart and featurepacked 13MP camera; Beautifully crisp and vibrant 1080p screen; 4G LTE compatible; Waterproof; Wireless connectivity (with other Sony products)
Below average battery life in use; Bulky dustlovin’ design isn’t for everyone; Sony bloatware and halfbaked Socialife app
Sony’s Xperia Z may rock a hefty body that proves best friend to dust bunnies, and suffer from sub-par battery life, but it’s still a sleek, desirable and durable superphone that’s loaded with power and killer features. The intelligent 13MP camera and ful...
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Published: 2013-01-08, Author: Phil , review by: techradar.com
Water resistant, HD Voice, Good video camera, Stunning music quality
Non removable battery, Software bugs
There is so much to love about the Sony Xperia Z - and while there are some annoyances, they pale in comparison. Yes, we think it's a bit shoddy that we encountered software bugs, but we suppose they can be fixed easily enough, and they weren't bad enoug...
