Testseek.co.uk have collected 624 expert reviews of the Sony Xperia Z1 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Xperia Z1.
September 2013
(84%)
624 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
249 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
840100624
The editors liked
Great screen technology
Powerful camera
Fully waterproof
1080 HD resolution
Long-lasting battery life
Impressive build quality
Stylish and well-built
Superb 20.7MP camera
It's waterproof
Plenty of decent software refinements
Battery life with Stamina mode
Solid build quality
Power
Fun camera features
Waterproof
Stylish sturdy design
Very powerful
Vibrant HD screen
Brilliant camera
Sony's Xperia Z was quite a looker
But its plastic body left us wanting something a bit more robust. This time around
Sony's upped the build quality with a solid aluminium and glass design that's reminiscent of the iPhone 4. The Z1 is still extremely slim
At just 8.5mm thick. It's also fairly weighty at 169g
Which makes it feel like a premium piece of kit
And puts the likes of the plastic Sa
Quality finish / Waterproof & dustproof
Sony/Android interface
Overall responsiveness
Battery life
Full HD resolution
Gorgeous design and solid build
Brilliant display
Incredibly fast performance
Speedy web
Good camera
Sharp HD screen
Featurepacked snapper
Great connectivity and accessories
Good battery life.
One of the quickest Android phones on the planet
Good battery life
Waterproofing
Crisp HD screen
Featurepacked camera
Excellent connectivity and accessories
Decent battery life
Superb sound
Sophisticated screen
Great battery life
Waterproof and dustproof
Dedicated camera button for underwater shooting
Curvy. more comfortable design
Speedy
Overall performance
Superb processor
Long battery life
Good camera features
Great builtin software for Sony fans
Highlydetailed camera
Terrific screen
Powerful processor
Fine camera
Dust resistant
The editors didn't like
Hefty chassis
PC software is a bit lacklustre
Comes with 16GB storage only
Slightly underwhelming camera performance
Also Consider
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy S4
HTC One
Design and First Impressions
The Sony Xperia Z1 is visually striking
Sleek
Stylish and w
Too big for some
Not cheap
Speaker is average
Camera doesn't particularly impress
Disappointing battery life
Pricey
Display not best in class
Seems larger than it perhaps needs to be
Device can get very hot
Camera not as far ahead as we'd hoped
Prone to scratches
As a phone
There's not a lot to fault the Z1 on. It's a top-notch piece of kit with a premium feel that screams quality. The one caveat
However
Is its camera. Sony has armed the Z1 with a 20.7-megapixel shooter
Backed up by the Exmor light sensor borrowed from the company's own range of cameras. While it's certainly a fine snapper
It's not perfect. There are plenty of features and options av
A rehashed Xperia Z ?
20 Mpx camera
But only at the cost of image noise and graininess
Abstract: Available in three colours, the Sony Xperia Z1 looks sleek and elegant; it's perfectly suited to those who don't want to have their phone stand out all of the time, whilst looking extremely smooth.Nearly the entire phone itself is glass, with just the edg...
Abstract: I now have 3 very good smartphones with awesome cameras in my possession, so it would make sense for me to do a “camera face off”.We are going to compare the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Xperia Z1 against the new-comer – the Huawei P7.The test is in no way scient...
Superb sound, Sophisticated screen, Great battery life, Waterproof and dustproof
Narrow viewing angles, Not very ergonomic in the hand, Camera not best in class
Much like the Xperia Z, this is a brilliant smartphone not just for sophisticated picture and sound quality that's a cut above most rivals but also as an all-round package.The design is sleek, if not the most manageable, the camera is reliable, the batter...
Both the LG Nexus 5 and the Sony Xperia Z1 are destined to be two of the biggest smartphones of the year. The Nexus 5 has already sold in its millions whilst the Xperia Z1 is the best Android camera centric smartphone – if the Nokia Lumia 1020 with its 41...
Abstract: Look for a Full HD smartphone this Christmas and chances are you'll come across the LG Nexus 5 and Sony Xperia Z1 amongst a few others such as the Galaxy S4 and HTC One . This year has seen Full HD 1080p become the new standard and these two smartphones r...
Abstract: Think of a smartphone for 2013 and chances are the Sony Xperia Z1 and the Apple iPhone 5S will be on your list. Both smartphones are the latest their companies have to offer with Sony bringing the best of Sony to their mobile platform whilst Apple have re...
PC software is a bit lacklustre, Comes with 16GB storage only, Slightly underwhelming camera performance, Also Consider: Sony Xperia Z, Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, Design and First Impressions, The Sony Xperia Z1 is visually striking: sleek, stylish and w
The Xperia Z1 is an ideal option if you're looking for a premium Android handset that performs to a very high standard.Playing with the Xperia Z1 for the first time I was instantly blown away by the overall quality of the phone. This is a premium handset...
When I was asked to review the Xperia Z1 I had an idea of what I was going to think as I had previously had a belief that large screened phones were not needed. I can honestly say that my opinion has been changed. It has a beautiful display that suffers ...
The Sony Xperia Z1 introduces some very important improvements to the Z, which was a decent but not outstanding smartphone. The screen is now superb, the processor is one of the most powerful you can get in a smartphone and the camera is impressive. Add ...
