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.
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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: The Sony Xperia Z1 is Sony's second entry in the high-end smartphone arena, a rapidly growing segment of the market that the Japanese giant has been vying for ever since it acquired Ericsson's remaining share in its mobile business for $US1.47 billion las...
Solid build quality; Supports Cat4 LTE; Excellent sound quality; Highly water resistant; Small apps can be made from widgets;
Battery only lasts a day; 20 megapixel camera defaults to 8 megapixels, and doesn't offer much functionality when you're shooting at 20; Screen washes out slightly at angles; Gets mighty toasty in use; No infrared port, and can't be used as a remote contr
You have to feel for the people who bought the Sony Xperia Z earlier in the year, only to realise recently that this model was coming out to take its place. There are similarities between the models, but in many ways, the Z1 is the phone the Z should have...
Sony is definitely back as a serious player in the smartphone game.The Xperia Z1 is a noticeably improved device from its well-received predecessor the Xperia Z.This time out the Z1 has set a new benchmark in terms of the camera quality users can find on ...
Published: 2013-10-11, Author: Joseph , review by: whistleout.com.au
For the first time we can remember, Sony has a phone that stands toe-to-toe with the big names in this industry. We've wanted to like Sony phones before, but there was always something holding them back -- often performance. Not so with the Z1; it is as f...
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Published: 2013-10-08, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
When the Sony Xperia Z1 and the very similar Xperia Z Ultra landed on my reviews desk, I suspected I'd like the Z1 a whole lot more than the Z Ultra, if only because my own preferences tend towards smaller phones, and the Z1 hits more of the “premium” poi...
Abstract: Digital Life News Mobiles Technology News DateSeptember 6, 2013 - 12:05PM (0) Read later The next step in Sony's ambitious Z series of devices, sounds like a true flagship, at least on paper, and it's currently the Android market leader in se...
Abstract: Add in the 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 3000mAh battery, and you have a device that's on par (or better) with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One. But how does it feel and perform in real-life?Sim...
Waterproof and dust-resistant, Camera works well in low light, Smooth software & good performance
Screen has poor viewing angles, Questionable ergonomics, Back glass scratches too easily
The Sony Xperia Z1 boasts an attractive, glass-back design, a fully waterproof body and an impressive 20-megapixel camera. It's let down by poor ergonomics and a display with mediocre viewing angles, but remains a worthy choice overall...
Published: 2013-09-05, Author: Andrew , review by: cnet.com.au
The most powerful mobile device I've ever tested; Fully waterproof; Sleek, glass and aluminium design; Razor-sharp, bright screen
Disappointing battery life; Wide bezel results in chunky body; Camera can be hit and miss in auto mode; Pricey
The Sony Xperia Z1 packs a Full HD display and a ludicrously powerful processor into a gorgeous, totally waterproof body. It has some serious bragging rights, but it's let down by its unimpressive battery life and chunky size....
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Published: 2013-07-30, Author: Gary , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Yes you should, particularly if you're after a big, relatively heavy, solid and powerful smartphone that is, at time of writing, one of the best performing and most impressive models available. Sony's software skin isn't hugely thrilling to look at, mind...
