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: SAMSUNG AND HTC have made fairly noble attempts with their respective Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and HTC One Mini smartphones, but compact handsets have in general been pretty disappointing. This is because, in general, most ...
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Published: 2014-02-11, Author: Sophie , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: One of the most striking trends in smartphone design is the push towards ever-larger screen sizes. Not only has average screen size increased steadily since 2008, the so-called ' phablet ' market is poised to explode.However, large screens are not to e...
Compact and easy to use, Excellent build quality, Superb display, Great camera, Very fast performance, Good battery life, Good speakers
Custom UI is not great, Sacrifice screen size for usability
The Sony Xperia Z1 was one of my favourite handsets of 2013, so it's understandable perhaps that I had high hopes for the Xperia Z1 Compact. I'm of the opinion that this is an excellent device in its own right, but it's also one of the best-execute...
Hand, friendly size, Top notch processor, Water resistant, 4G support
Could have more internal storage, Sony's apps are heavy handed
Sony has done well with the Xperia Z1 Compact. The smaller format handsets that come along after their bigger cousins can sometimes be cut down in terms of features as well as size, but that's not the case here. This is a top-end phone in a hand-friendly...
Great screen, nice design, smooth performance, unobtrusive software, long battery life, high-end camera, internal storage is expandable via microSD card
Camera key can be tricky to use, screen isn't HD 1080p
Sleek but rugged design, powerful performance, great camera, above average battery
Screen can look slightly washed out, runs using older Android version
Powered by a top-end, quad-core processor and featuring the best camera we've experienced on an Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the best smartphone in its class. But the perks come with a premium £450 price tag....
Powerful pocket-size phone, 720p resolution, Choice of 4 unique colours
Rectangle design won't be to everyone's taste, No choice on small internal memory
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is a fantastic little phone. It's super quick, lightweight and fits easily in your pocket. The 20MP camera makes capturing any and all unmissable moments a breeze. If you're looking for something a little bigger to view your mov...
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Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Thomas , review by: T3.com
Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Thomas , review by: techradar.com
Flagship specs, Waterproof, Decent battery life
Poor bundled services, Awful low light photography, Glass back prone to smudges
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the perfect device for those who think that some of the leading smartphones are just too big, but still want the best specs on the market. Those top-end innards crammed into a smaller device means high-end power isn't missin...
