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
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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
Undoubtedly, Sony Xperia Z1 is one of the most powerful smartphones available today and it gives top notch performance. It is gorgeous to look at (though beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,) and it is quite strong.However, the phone has a serious hea...
Water and dust proof, Premium looks, Great multimedia performance.
Mediocre screen, Camera doesn't live up to the hype, Muffled earpiece, Slippery to hold
The Xperia Z1 is currently selling for Rs 40,000 via online stores. Its Snapdragon 800 SoC delivers solid performance. The phone looks premium, and IP58 certification ensures that monsoons or sweat won't turn your expensive phone into a brick. On the oth...
Abstract: In this camera shootout, you can see how the LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1, BlackBerry Z30, Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 differ while taking the same shots. The test shots are of dawn in Delhi, a long shot of the India Gate and a night shot.DAWN SHO...
Abstract: In-depth review of the Sony Xperia Z1 which is a powerful water resistant android phone by Sony it also has a 20.7 MP rear facing camera with Sony G lens which can produce some very good pictures and is powered by a powerful 2.2 Ghz Quad Core processor ba...
Excellent camera, Water and dust resistant, Lag free performance, Decent battery, Cons, Display is lagging behind, Software Skin can be more functional, Sony C6902/L39h Xperia Z1 Review Scores, Storage And Media, Software, Display, Camera, Battery, Design
Display is lagging behind, Software Skin can be more functional
Sony, in a short time came with a note worthy upgrade. The same premium design is carried forward in this device.With water resistance Sony has now solved the Achilles heel of electronic gadgets. The 20 MP Shooter is a class apart, and produces one of the...
Abstract: It's the match of the season and the winner takes home the most coveted title. After successfully fending off the Apple iPhone 5s and the Nokia Lumia 1020 in the battle of the platforms, the LG G2 had to defend the title on its home Android turf. And ...
Abstract: Since childhood, Indian consumers adore Sony products - Be it a Walkman player or a Trinitron Color TV. The Japanese tech titan has evolved over the years. Until recently, Sony was incompetent in tackling competition. After the split with Sweden's Ericsso...
Impressive design structure, Fluid touch, Water proof, Brilliant display, Good camera, Incredibly fast performance
Tinny audio quality, Prone to fingerprints & smudges, Bit bulky
There's more to discover on Xperia Z1; and I as an ardent techno freak needs to take a small break here to discover that MORE on the Sony's latest. Z1 comes as a perfect example from Sony's step towards modern Android smart phone technology. Beautiful des...
It isn't easy to pass judgment on a premium flagship device such as the Sony Xperia Z1, since the potential buyer's mindset could vary drastically in this price segment. The Xperia Z1 is priced at Rs 44,990 (~ $725), and that's not cheap by any means. How...
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Published: 2013-10-09, Author: Rajat , review by: bgr.in
Like the Xperia, even the Xperia Z1 is a mixed bag. At Rs 44,990, the Xperia Z1 does play its part as a premium smartphone. If you are among the ones who knows how to tweak camera settings to get a great shot, this is the best Android camphone you could p...
