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: So, you want an Android power-house that won't rip your pockets, at least not in the literal sense, that is? Sony's Compact line has traditionally been one of the first places to turn to. The choice beyond that is limited to say the least. That being said...
Published: 2014-11-29, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: Updated as on November 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it with new smartphones regularly.With this category of smartphones, one should expect the most advanced features and specifications along with solid performance. Ther...
Abstract: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the Z1 smartphone in a compact 4.3 inch form factor without compromising on its power. The phone is built around the Xperia's unibody design pattern with glass back body. Premium in all aspects. The SONY branding is visible at th...
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact comes for about Rs. 33,000 and at this price point the only competitor for this phone is the Nexus 5. It features the stock Android ROM and can be slight faster but the Xperia Z1 Compact is certainly better than the Nexus 5 when...
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Published: 2014-05-05, Author: S , review by: pcquest.com
Compact form factor, bright display, powerful performer
Low light camera capability, sunlight readability issue
This phone has brought back the notion that small is good and can be as powerful as the big-sized beasts of today. Effective camera that looses fizz in low-light but with a moderate battery life for daily usage, Z1 compact is an able competitor for optio...
Abstract: Mobile phones have come a long way. There was once an age when feature phones ran rampant in the market, but then the trend was taken over by the arrival of smartphones that opened a whole new dimension to the very concept of mobile phones.But with so man...
Abstract: After the Sony Xperia Z1 launched, they had something different ready for the public. A compact version of its high end Xperia Z1 phone was something unexpected and well accepted by many people. (. )Read the reviewYou can leave your comments about the re...
Excellent form factor, Awesome Camera app, Great Sony software onboard
No new features, Expensive Price tag, Super-scratchy, Old camera tech
The fact of the matter stands that at around Rs. 34,000, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is not priced too far from the flagship Sony Xperia Z1, which will stand up as its main rival, is a full HD Display and a 3000 mAh battery don't leave the consumer much ch...
My first impression of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact announcement with the price tag of INR 34,990 was expensive for a mini device. Clearly I was wrong; its small in size but packs a punch.Almost in all criteria, the Xperia Z1 Compact matches the expectat...
Premium look and finish, Fast performance and high-end hardware, 20.7MP camera works great, Waterproof and dust proof certification, Great battery life
Glass finish is prone to fingerprints, Flaps for water protection do not seem reliable, Average loudspeaker performance, Not as slim as the Xperia Z1
Compared to other mini devices, the Z1 Compact is the undisputed champion. If you want a flagship smartphone and don't fancy a large display, then the Xperia Z1 Compact is a strong recommendation from us. Running on one of the fastest and most stable mobi...
