Testseek.com have collected 358 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
January 2014
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The editors liked
Stylish
Compact design
Cuttingedge performance
Great camera
Waterand dustresistnace (IP 58)
Excellent performance
Display and camera. Outstanding battery life. Useful powersaving and multimedia features.
Its small size makes it comfortable to use
It has a searingly powerful processor
A good camera and decent battery life. It looks brilliant too and its waterproof design means you don't need to worry about dropping it in the bath
Hot design and waterproof body
Fantastic camera
Snapdragon 800 performance
Battery life
Incredible engineering & design
Best-in-class camera experience
Great HD IPS display
Waterproof
Ideal for onehanded use
Powerful hardware
Good battery life
Dustand waterresistant
Best screen on a Sony smartphone to date
Battery is a gift that keeps on giving
Flagship performance in a compact size
Waterproof and built to last
Powerful hardware in a petite package
Excellent camera
Water- and dust-resistant
Best Sony smartphone display we've seen
Superb 20megapixel camera is easily bestinclass. Compact handset with highend
Powerful hardware. Premium design that's also water resistant. Great battery life.
Flagship-caliberspecs
Premium build quality
Long battery life
Improved display offers better viewing angles than older Sony handsets
High performance
Bright screen
Outstanding battery runtime
Temperature development
Picture quality
IP certification
The editors didn't like
Relatively small display
Minor UI issues
Glitchy haptic feedback
Cheapfeeling plastic back and fixed screen protector. No KitKat update timetable
It's not running the latest version of Android and some of Sony's software tweaks don't really add anything to the experience
Tad thicker
Downgraded flash compared to the larger flagship
Rear of the phone is a fingerprint magnet
Sony services can be pervasive
A little thick
No IR blaster
Average camera
Steep pricing
Not as friendly to the palm as curvier phones
Camera is hindered by over-processing of images
Doesn't ship with the latest version of Android
But does include bloatware
Dated
Buggy Android skin
Quiet
Low-quality speakerphone
Limited regional availability
Display quality could be better. A few software oddities.
Abstract: When thinking of making the switch from an iPhone to Android, finding a device that's a comfortable size can be a daunting task. The iPhone maxes out at a 4.0 inch Retina Display (as found on the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C ) but Android devices have slowly b...
Abstract: Sony's new Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone has landed at UKMR HQ and already we've unboxed it , shown you how to insert the SIM card and taken you through the set up process . Now we're going to take a look at our first impressions of Sony's mini-monster but...
Abstract: When is a Mini smartphone not such a Mini? Well as I've written about before, it's when the company strips out almost everything that makes the flagship special and often releases the handset with reduced specs. We've seen this with the Galaxy S4 Mini , H...
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Published: 2014-03-18, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
The Sony Z1 compact is a great little phone. It's solid, has an excellent camera and above average battery life.The screen is a show stopper and Sony continue to make some of the best smartphone displays in the business.Plus if want to take your smartphon...
Great screen, Solid battery life, Premium design and materials, Waterproof to 1.5m
Disappointing camera, Back scratches too easily
It's not the smallest or lightest phone on the market but it exudes quality and class in every area. In the Xperia Z1 Compact Sony has created a truly mighty mini.Next, read our best phones round-up...
Abstract: With a 4.3in display and top-end features, this handset sees Sony challenging Apple's iPhone 5S in the smartphone market, and it's no doubt looking to win over buyers with the fact that its Xperia Z1 Compact, at £449, is around £70 cheaper than Apple's la...
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the best ‘mini' flagship smartphone model we've seen and for anyone looking to stay under 4.3 inches, it's about as good as it gets....
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Published: 2014-02-12, Author: Simon , review by: 3g.co.uk
Highend specification, Premium compact design, Great display, Waterproof, Good battery life
Little on the chunky side, Subpar lowlight camera performance, No Android KitKat out of the box
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact might be mini, but it packs a big punch. You get industry-leading performance from its quad-core 2.2 GHz processor and 2GB of RAM and that really sets it apart from other compact Android smartphones.We love the more compact form...
