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
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The Samsung Galaxy S5 and Sony Xperia Z1 offer two very distinct vessels to enjoy Android KitKat. Sony's handset is the one with the more premium, steel-and-glass waterproof design, while Samsung counters with a plastic water-resistant chassis, that le...
After all that we’ve said about the LG G Pro 2 and the Sony Xperia Z1, you’re probably still wondering about the one big question that we have not answered yet: which one should you buy?For us, both handsets are more or less on par. Both are very power...
Abstract: The Sony Xperia Z1 and the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact are two phones that have quite a lot in common. They share the same OmniBalance design that's typical for Sony's smartphones, they're both waterproof, and they both pack the hardware specs we've come to...
Abstract: To say that the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is a remarkable device would be a huge understatement. It is a phone that boldly breaks the status quo among Android high-ends – a phone the very existence of which proves that a top-notch Android device can come...
Abstract: Sony's miniaturized version of its flagship Xperia Z1 – the Xperia Z1 Compact – arrived at the smartphone arena to an expectedly enthusiastic fanfare. It ventures into previously uncharted land, as while competitors from HTC and Samsung have already co...
Abstract: When Sony sells you a smartphone for $600, it's making a promise. Actually, it makes a whole bunch of them: Power, beauty, waterproof protection, and everyday utility. Can this slab of metal and glass do it all?To find out, we bought a retail unit and use...
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Published: 2013-11-14, Author: Tim , review by: techspot.com
Awesome 20.7megapixel camera replaces the need for a pointandshoot. Packs solid performance, decent battery life and a waterproofed design.
Display quality is behind other top devices as is the software package that brings nothing interesting to the table. Lacks the feeling of a complete package, despite its strengths.
The Xperia Z1 is all about the camera. Anyone looking for a flagship Android smartphone with the most capable camera needs to look no further than the Xperia Z1. The 20.7-megapixel Exmor RS sensor affords fantastic resolution and superb overall quality, a...
