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: Sony introduced its Xperia Z flagship in the beginning of the year, and while the smartphone had a lot going for it, it was still somewhat rough around the edges. It had fancy front and back panels made of glass, but boring, rubbery sides; the screen w...
Abstract: Xiaomi Mi3 has been hot the Chinese market recently, while the other flaghsip smartphone is also heading to Chinese market and will available soon, those smartphone are Sony Xperia Z1, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and LG G2. Is now we want to show you the compar...
Published: 2013-11-05, Author: Daniel , review by: mobilesyrup.com
The Sony Xperia Z1 enters the market at a busy time for Android devices, and smartphones in general. But unlike former Xperia smartphones, the Z1 manages to go head-to-head with most of its competition in nearly every category. While the display disappoin...
In terms of performance, call quality and battery life, I would say the Xperia Z1 is above average in every respect. It really is an impressive step up from the earlier Xperia models and a fine flagship Android smartphone that can stand toe-to-toe against...
Abstract: The Xperia Z1 is at the top of the smartphone camera pile with a 20-megapixel sensor, the same area as a compact camera. The f2.0 lens is housed in a waterproof body that is large by smartphone standards, bigger even than the Nokia 1020. The 12.5cm display has a very high 441ppi resolution. There is 16GB of internal memory and a microSD slot for an additional 64GB. Construction is elegant, with...
The ''Triluminos'' display is excellent. Image quality is top notch with sharp detail and consistent exposure and colour. The high resolution permits a modest digital zoom
The phone body is angular and we do not find it comfortable to hold. The placement of the lens is right where the left index finger hangs over the edge. We took a lot of finger pictures
DxO Labs ranks the Xperia Z1 No. 2 on its Mobile Mark scale, between the Nokia Pureview and the iPhone 5s. It feels as though there is a great camera struggling to get out of a good camera. The 20mp image is reduced to 5mp for output and degraded slightly...
Good battery life, Waterproof, Some clever Sony additions
Loads of Sony bloatware, Disappointing indoor photos, Erratic screen technology
The Xperia Z1 is another all-round great phone from Sony, just like the barely-out-of-short-trousers Xperia Z it replaces. It has a superb display at times, a large battery that easily sails through a day of hardcore use, and one of the best cameras we'v...
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Published: 2013-11-09, Author: Jason , review by: ausdroid.net
Solid construction, Waterproof, dustproof, High quality camera in the right circumstances, Mostly untouched Android, Exclusive bonuses for Xperia owners
Camera hit and miss, and software surprisingly a bit simple, Device is big and chunky with large bezels, Buttons could be better placed, Glass back adds weight to the device
Sony's delivered a strong contender in the Xperia Z1. It's got extremely powerful hardware, a big battery, a great-looking screen and a compelling camera.Compared to its contemporaries, the Z1 is a better-feeling and more sturdy device than the Galaxy S4,...
