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Sony Xperia Z1

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4.3
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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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36 %
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Pros

  • The level of detail is incredible and the colors are vibrant
  • metal and glass combine seamlessly in an ensemble that inspires refinement and precision
  • It looks good

Cons

  • its narrow viewing sweet spot too much of a problem
  • smothering the otherwise vivid colors of the display
  • LCD s backlight bleeds at the screen s edges

Key specs

  • 20.7 Mpx
  • 5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 441 ppi
  • 3000 mAh
  • Quad-core
  • 2.2 Mpx

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Sony Xperia Z1 - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia Z1

Pros

  • The level of detail is incredible and the colors are vibrant
  • metal and glass combine seamlessly in an ensemble that inspires refinement and precision
  • It looks good
  • feels great in your hand
  • viewing experience is absolutely wonderful
  • rich
  • detailed
  • colourful and great for smooth video playback
  • classy
  • cutting-edge mobiles
  • is fast

Cons

  • its narrow viewing sweet spot too much of a problem
  • smothering the otherwise vivid colors of the display
  • LCD s backlight bleeds at the screen s edges
  • unsightly plastic flaps covering the phone s ports
  • bezels around the display were a bit smaller
  • no optical zoom and more importantly no image stabilization
  • 8mm are inaccurate diagonal measurements
  • Woefully over processed look that has plagued them forever
  • Phones are just too flimsy and light
  • Rehm iPhone does not allow you to select ISO
  • pretty heavy and its flat

Sony Xperia Z1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
3000 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
441 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.3 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia Z1 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.2
CPU clock speed2.3 GHz
CPU coresQuad-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 330
RAM memory2 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution20.7 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.0 f
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Optical zoom8x
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
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
Height5.67 in
Width2.91 in
Depth0.33 in
Weight5.96 oz
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
NFCyes
Headphone connection3.5 mm
Type of USB connectorMicro-USB
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
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Battery
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity3000.0 mAh
Standby time850.0 h
Talk time15.0 h
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Display
Screen size5.0 in
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Pixel density441.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution2.2 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Water resistantyes
Dust resistantyes
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 700 MHz
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes

Sony Xperia Z1 - Q&A (2)

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    over 1 year ago
    How old is Xperia Z1?
    marion_parisian
    over 1 year ago
    Released in September 2019, the Xperia Z1 is 9 years old as of 2022.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How many GB RAM does Sony Xperia Z1 have?
    richard.kulas
    over 1 year ago
    The Xperia Z1 features a 2GB RAM.
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Sony Xperia Z1 Sony - Editorial Reviews (18)

4.3
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Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1 review
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TechRadar
Published: 19.06.2014
Sony Xperia Z1 review
4.0

The next level of Sony's Android ambitions or a needless mid-cycle vanity upgrade?

Sony Xperia Z1 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 25.02.2014
Home review
5.0

Sony fans will love it – this speedy slab of Xperia glass is an impressive smartphone

Sony Xperia Z1 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 The best small Android phone to buy right now
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CNET
Published: 28.01.2014
The best small Android phone to buy right now

The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact takes the supercharged processor and 20-megapixel camera of its big brother, but packs it into a more pocketable 4.3-inch, waterproof body.

Sony Xperia Z1 Xperia Z1 review: Sony's return to the megapixel wars
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The Verge
Published: 30.09.2013
Xperia Z1 review: Sony's return to the megapixel wars
3.9

Is this the next great Android cameraphone?

Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1 review
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Android Central
Published: 28.09.2013
Sony Xperia Z1 review

Sony’s enormous new flagship handset is its best phone yet — but it’s not without a few frustrating issues.

Sony Xperia Z1 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

The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.

Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1 Review: Heavy Metal Heaven
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 30.09.2013
Sony Xperia Z1 Review: Heavy Metal Heaven

Sony’s Xperia Z was released back in March of this year, and was, according to our gentleman reviewer, the best...

Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1 review: A smartphone with a camera-sized sensor
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DPReview
Published: 01.11.2013
Sony Xperia Z1 review: A smartphone with a camera-sized sensor
3.9

Does a big sensor make for better mobile photography from Sony's flagship smartphone?

Sony Xperia Z1 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 Sony Xperia Z1 review: the king of waterproof phones
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Pocketnow
Published: 02.10.2013
Sony Xperia Z1 review: the king of waterproof phones

Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1 review
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Android Authority
Published: 09.10.2013
Sony Xperia Z1 review

In our Sony Xperia Z1 review, we take an in-depth look at all the things that matter to see if the Xperia Z1 is worth a place on your holiday shopping list.

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

The Sony Xperia Z1 is more powerful and more waterproof than the Xperia Z it follows, but is it worth the upgrade?

Sony Xperia Z1 Review Sony Xperia Z1 Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 22.10.2013
Review Sony Xperia Z1 Smartphone
4.5

Comprehensive review of the Sony Xperia Z1 (Qualcomm MSM8974, Qualcomm Adreno 330, 5.0", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks and ratings

Sony Xperia Z1 Sony Xperia Z1 Review
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TechSpot
Published: 14.11.2013
Sony Xperia Z1 Review
3.8

Enter the Xperia Z1. New Snapdragon 800 SoC. New 20.7-megapixel Exmor RS camera. New aluminium body. In many respects, this is what Sony was aiming for with...

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