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February 2013
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We couldn't wait to drop the Xperia Z in a jug of water - So we did
Stunning display quality from the full 1080p screen
Supported by the Bravia Engine 2 (the same engine used in the Bravia range of TV's). The 5" screen boasts post-400 PPI
Or Pixels Per
Good screen and camera
Fast processor
Runs Android Jelly Bean
Water
Dust and scratch resistant
Smart
Featurefilled 13megapixel snapper
Sharp
Vibrant 1080p display
4G LTE support
Waterproof
Wireless connections (with other Sony devices).
Display
High resolution
Polished design
Quality manufacturing
Dustand waterresistant
Exemplary responsiveness
Sony user interface is effective and well integrated
Screen brightness
Good phone function
Water and dust resistant
Classical styling
Immersive display
The camera is effective and very easy to use and the waterproof case is a fun gimmick that could prove to be a lifesaver.
Full HD display looks stunning
Classical design
Refined UI
Fantastic camera UI
Lovely Design
Speedy UI
Great Camera
Smart and featurepacked 13MP camera
Beautifully crisp and vibrant 1080p screen
4G LTE compatible
Wireless connectivity (with other Sony products)
The Sony Xperia Z boasts a thin
Attractive design that's also dust- and water-resistant. It's equipped with a big
Bright screen and 4G LTE
Takes great pictures
And has sharp call quality
Design
Power control options
Sony's UI isn't offensive
Water resistant
HD Voice
Good video camera
Stunning music quality
We’ve always had a soft spot for Sony’s design - that obsession with black plastic and solid straight lines that somehow has come to embody design from the Japanese gadget giant.And while last year’s flagship Xperia S was just a bit too thick to compete
There’s no such problem here
This slick slab is just 7.9mm deep. Its large size isn’t for everyone - iPhone owners especially will struggle to
Smashing hi-def display
Superior camera
Chic styling
Excellent picture
Detailed
Punchy sound
Solid build
Attractive design
Quick in use
Beautiful 5-inch Full HD display
Sleek
Strong
Waterproof design
Pleasing OS and UI combination
Colourful screen
Powerful CPU performance
Slim design
Terrific screen
Powerful processor
Fine camera
Dust resistant
Fantastic screen
NFC
HDMI (MHL link via microUSB)
'Small apps'
Lovely design
The editors didn't like
It's a tradeoff between design
Price or performance
Section of this review
The viewing angle isn't as high as other smartphones but that in no way means it suffers from a poor viewing angle. Even the uncomfortable width and thickness of the handset is not something which would deter me from owning one
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Poor battery
Not a lot of storage space for the high price tag
Disappointing battery life
Hefty dustloving body won’t suit everyone
Sony bloatware
Disappointing Socialife app.
Display
Low contrast
Finger smudging.
Photo quality less than the best
Speaker location
All ports under flaps
Mediocre battery life
Gets warm with intensive use
The size will defeat some smaller hands and the waterproof socket covers are necessary but fiddly
Port flaps can be annoying
Call quality isn't great
Camera images are heavily processed
Gets hot with HD movies and 3D games
Screen is a bit disappointing when compared to other screens
No dedicated camera button
Waterproof flaps can be a pain at times
Below average battery life in use
Bulky dustlovin’ design isn’t for everyone
Sony bloatware and halfbaked Socialife app
The Sony Xperia Z's battery life is short
Its camera is slow
And its processor is not as peppy as those found in other flagship phones. Its glossy chassis attracts fingerprints easily
Camera performance is average
Might be too big for some
Non removable battery
Software bugs
Fair warning
While we like it
You might hate the design. If you prefer the sleek curves of the HTC One X’ chassis
The boxy look of the Xperia Z may be the very opposite of what you’re after.The waterproof doors also add some unnecessary clutter
If you don’t think you’re likely to take your phone swimming anytime soon
You might hate the extra fuss of having to prise open a flap every time you
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Published: 2013-03-13, Author: Taylor , review by: Pocketnow.com
Top notch build quality, Water-resistant and and dust-proof, Great camera, Near-stock Android experience, Stamina mode fights battery drain in exchange for background data, Includes premium headphones
Some intermittent lag, Non-removable battery with mediocre stamina, Poor button placement, Relatively easy to scratch,
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