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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.
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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
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...
The Xperia Z1 is another all-round great phone from Sony, just like the Xperia Z it replaced and the Xperia Z2 which has just taken over at the top of the pile.It has a superb display at times, a large battery that easily sails through a day of hardcore u...
Abstract: The Sony Xperia Z1 is the latest smartphone to come out of Sony mobile. Announced at the IFA technology show in Berlin, it boasts all the staples of a proper top-of-the-line handset, including a full HD 1080p display and one of the most powerful processor...
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....
Abstract: Sony fans all over the world are getting excited this week regarding a little event in Berlin tomorrow night called IFA. Long story short, it's been an annual event for about 90 years now where technology manufacturers show off their latest and greatest g...
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Published: 2013-09-02, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
One of the quickest Android phones on the planet, Good battery life, Waterproofing
Narrow viewing angles, Camera could be better, Still not especially ergonomic
