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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.
Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Design works at this size, plenty of power, excellent battery performance, great display and viewing angles
Prone to scratching, launches on Android 4.3 and software hasn't moved on very far
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact defies convention by offering power in a compact form and side-stepping the race to offer the largest display. The result is one of the best Android smartphones around. It betters the larger-scale Xperia Z1 in most areas:...
This is what happens when you do a 'mini' version of a phone right. We've seen lacklustre efforts from the likes of Samsung and HTC with mini versions of their flagship phones before, but Sony has spared no expense while zapping the Z1 with the shrink ray - in fact, practically every tech spec remains the same in this premium handset. You're still treated to the snappy 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm p
There's not much to fault the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact on, as somehow, Sony has managed to cram in a ton of top-notch tech into such a small chassis. You could argue that it's a tad thick compared to an iPhone 5s at 9.5mm deep, but that's down to its waterproof aluminium and glass chassis. It won't win any awards for the thinnest phone on the market, but it's still pocketable and it's robust enough
Sony's crafted the best 'mini' Android smartphone you can buy, and it's the first time we've seen a handset maker get a downsized flagship absolutely right - not to mention that it's a brilliant piece of kit on its own right too. If you've been conside...
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Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Gary , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Well now, that depends upon how much you hate big screens. If Sony can sell a phone to everyone who's said they want maximum power in a smaller chassis, then yes, we can imagine lots of people buying and loving the Z1 Compact.Thing is, with an RRP of over...
We love what Sony has done with the Xperia Z1 Compact. Finally consumers have the choice to buy a high-end smartphone without being forced to use a large screen. The fact it's cheaper than most flagship devices makes it one of the best smartphones around...
Published: 2014-01-28, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Lovely screen, very powerful processor, waterproof and dust resistant, fine camera, sturdy build
Not latest version of Android, premium design and features comes with a premium price
Bucking the phablet trend, the Z1 Compact is a whole lotta phone in a neatly pocket-sized body. It has a terrific screen, an outstanding processor and camera, plus better than average battery life. If you want quality and don't mind payi...
The Z1 Compact in many ways actually ends up being the Sony smartphone we would go for, despite the size and screen gains of its bigger Z1 brother.It just feels 'right' in the hand, being solid, splash proof and lovely to use. The user interface is among...
Unflappable performance, A battery life that's anything but mini, 4.3in size lets you get things done quickly, Rain and pool-proof, Great screen
Compact, yes – but not as ergonomic as an iPhone, Camera isn't the best on a phone this size
Initial verdict The Xperia Z1 Compact is the most powerful small-screened smartphone on the planet (on paper at least), but you will have to pay for the top-end specs crammed into its smaller body – it'll set you back £450 direct from Sony , with a SmartW...
Published: 2014-01-08, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Sony has announced the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, a shrunken down version of its flagship Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone, at CES 2014. Pocket-lint was invited to spend time with the new handset ahead of the global reveal at the Consumer Electronics Show to see wh...
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Published: 2014-01-07, Author: Paul , review by: tech.uk.msn.com
Abstract: Over in Las Vegas at the biggest tech expo on earth, CES 2014, Sony took the covers off of its latest Xperia smartphone – the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.As you've probably already deciphered from the name, Sony's new blower is the newest entry to the ever-e...
Excellent build quality, Highly specced for top-tier performance, Fantastic display and image quality, Retained all the key features of the Z1 at no compromise
Casing highly reflective and picks up dirt, Marks easily, Image processing slightly slower than expected, Difficult to handle despite size
All in all, the Z1 Compact is a flagship in every regard but one - size. This is by no means a bad thing, as it will afford Android loving consumers the ability to opt for a device that still packs a considerable punch without eclipsing their palm. When p...
