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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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Pros

  • the Compact s battery life is unmatched
  • The design is very human
  • very easy to use

Cons

  • does not improve at higher volumes - rather the opposite
  • There is not much content in the status bar
  • positioning of buttons and slots has only been modified insignificantly

Key specs

  • 20.7 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • IPS TFT
  • 342 ppi
  • 2300 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2 Mpx

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Pros

  • the Compact s battery life is unmatched
  • The design is very human
  • very easy to use
  • audio quality for podcasts and music is pretty good
  • Xperia Z1 Compact easy to use one handed
  • durability and design construction
  • simplicity and refinement
  • Stills are nicely balanced and detailed
  • Downloads are swift and it can play 1080p videos smoothly
  • excellent HD screens
  • Z1 Compact is impressive in use

Cons

  • does not improve at higher volumes - rather the opposite
  • There is not much content in the status bar
  • positioning of buttons and slots has only been modified insignificantly
  • The back cover is not removable
  • The purchase price is still a bit steep
  • the Compact is only some screen resolution and battery juice short
  • a lot of Bitcoin had been stolen
  • very densely packed phone that feels surprisingly heavy and substantial
  • blocky design language
  • ergonomics will continue to suffer
  • Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2300 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
342 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.3
CPU clock speed2.2 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.3"
Primary sensor resolution20.7 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage64GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.0 in
Width2.56 in
Depth0.37 in
Weight4.83 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyIPS TFT
Pixel density342.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayno
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • White
  • Yellow
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
  • Plastic
Water resistantyes
Shock resistantno
Dust resistantyes
Fully waterproofyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2300.0 mAh
Standby time600.0 h
Talk time18.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Q&A (4)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How old is the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?
    kenton
    over 1 year ago
    The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact was launched in January 2014, making it 8 years old as of 2022.
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    raymond_ward
    about 2 years ago
    Sony Xperia Z1 Compact does not turn on?
    jacelyn
    about 2 years ago
    Try holding the Power and Volume Keys down for a minute or until you hear a vibration. If this does not work, contact your nearest Sony Retail centre.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Sony Xperia Z1 Compact waterproof?
    cassey
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, the Xperia Z1 Compact is waterproof.
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    karina
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact have 3G or 4G?
    kent
    about 2 years ago
    The Xperia Z1 Compact supports 3G and 4G as well.
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony - Editorial Reviews (22)

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review - Best UK price, features and performance
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WIRED UK
Published: 28.01.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review - Best UK price, features and performance

Wired.co.uk reviews the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, one of the best Android phones on the UK market today

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 review: a powerful, waterproof delight
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T3
Published: 14.02.2019
Sony Xperia Z1 review: a powerful, waterproof delight
4.0

Can the Sony Xperia Z1 manage to slay the Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: A slimmed down Sony that doesn't skimp on specs
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The Independent
Published: 23.01.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: A slimmed down Sony that doesn't skimp on specs

The Z1 Compact offers identical hardware to the S1, but shrinks the screen from 5 inches to 4.3 - David Phelan gives us the first full UK review

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review
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Android Authority
Published: 07.03.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review

Sony, really appears to have 'gotten it' with their latest compact offering. Dust proof, water resistant, with blazing fast internals and advanced optics, the Xperia Z1 Compact stands alone as a high end yet mini offering. Check out our review of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact!

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: Mini gone big
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GSMArena.com
Published: 28.01.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: Mini gone big

Sony is the first to deliver a smartphone, which wouldn't let size get in the way of performance or screen quality. It's no accident that it's a compact...

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 14.02.2014
Review Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Smartphone
4.4

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (Qualcomm MSM8974, Qualcomm Adreno 330, 4.3", 0.1 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: when smaller is better
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The Verge
Published: 31.01.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: when smaller is better
4.1

For the longest time, the prevailing trend with mobile phones was to take last year’s handset and make it smaller. Shave a few millimeters off, shed a couple of grams, and give users the same...

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.03.2015
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review
4.5

Is the solution to the Z1 conundrum to make it smaller?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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PC World
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
4.5

A flagship smartphone in a comfortable 4.3-inch body

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.03.2014
Home review
5.0

Proof that good things can come in small packages. If you like a smartphone that’s easy on the hand, then this is a good choice

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 10 best apps for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Stuff
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stuff.tv/my/
Published: 19.10.2021
10 best apps for the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact | Stuff

Here are the first apps you should download for Sony’s pocket powerhouse

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review
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Alphr
Published: 25.07.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review
5.0

The size of smartphones has been following an inexorable upward curve in recent times, but Sony is bucking the trend with the Xperia Z1 Compact. It's a smartphone with top spec components, but squeezed into a smaller chassis with

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review | Stuff
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review | Stuff

Can small phones be built without compromises? Sony thinks so, squeezing top specs into a regular sized hero

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review: A Small But Spectacular Android Smartphone
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Forbes
Published: 01.02.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review: A Small But Spectacular Android Smartphone

Sony debuted the Xperia Z1 Compact at CES, noting that the consumer who prefers to have a smaller device does not want fewer features. Could Sony take the experience in their flagship smartphone and pack it into a much smaller package without reducing the functionality?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.03.2014
Home review
5.0

Proof that good things can come in small packages. If you like a smartphone that’s easy on the hand, then this is a good choice

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