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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
Goodlooking and highquality exterior
Amazing camera
Great performance
Waterproof
Waterproof and dust resistant
Excellent camera experience
Stable and powerful
The prettiest waterproof phone around
Has the sensor of a point-and-shoot camera
Snappy performance
Stylish sturdy design
Very powerful
Vibrant HD screen
Brilliant camera
excellent build quality and materials
super snappy performance and powerhouse specs
fluid user experience
waterproof and dust resistant build
microSD card for expansion
good battery life
Awesome 20.7megapixel camera replaces the need for a pointandshoot. Packs solid performance
Decent battery life and a waterproofed design.
Good overall exposure
Excellent detail preservation outdoors (better than other 8Mpix cameras)
Low noise level in all situations. Noise is not unpleasant (no chroma component) with a very small grain size
Good autofocus
Fast and precise in most situat
First class performance
IP certification
LTE Cat. 4 with broad frequency coverage
Good battery life
Great camera
Exceptionally bright display...
The editors didn't like
Bulky
Compared to other phones with 5” displays
Mediocre loudspeaker
Disappointing screen
Top layer of screen scratches easily
Low loud speaker volume
Display is a clear step behind the competition
Ergonomics leave room for improvement
Software is not as up to date as the hardware
Sony's custom UI skin can prove annoying
Pricey
large phone
large bezels
still not perfect screen viewing angles (though improved over past models)
poor camera software (especially manual mode)
camera produces a lot of noise
Display quality is behind other top devices as is the software package that brings nothing interesting to the table. Lacks the feeling of a complete package
Despite its strengths.
Slight color shading occasionally noticeable
Excessive exposure time under 20 lux (beneath 1/10s where rivals stop at 1/15s)
And possible source of motion blur
Strong ringing artifacts
Lowcontrast details smoothed slightly in low light conditions
That has bad viewing angle stability and a high black value
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...
