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January 2014
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The editors liked
Powerful pocket-size phone
720p resolution
Choice of 4 unique colours
Sleek but rugged design
Powerful performance
Great camera
Above average battery
Gorgeous screen with high contrast and brightness
Waterproof body
Perfect responsiveness
Good sound quality
Battery life
Premium waterproof design
Brilliant 4.3-inch display
Powerful processor
Plenty of power
Android Oreo out of the box
The only small-size flagship Android worth your time
Flagship specs
Waterproof
Decent battery life
Compact and easy to use
Excellent build quality
Superb display
Very fast performance
Good battery life
Good speakers
Great Screen Waterproof to 1.5m Long battery life Speedy performance
Unflappable performance
A battery life that's anything but mini
4.3in size lets you get things done quickly
Rain and pool-proof
Great screen
This is what happens when you do a 'mini' version of a phone right. We've seen lacklustre efforts from the likes of Samsung and HTC with mini versions of their flagship phones before
But Sony has spared no expense while zapping the Z1 with the shrink ray - in fact
Practically every tech spec remains the same in this premium handset. You're still treated to the snappy 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm p
Design works at this size
Excellent battery performance
Great display and viewing angles
Highend specification
Premium compact design
Great display
Top-class picture and sound in a manageable package
Manageable size
Speedy performance
Premium design
Waterproof and dustproof
MicroSD support
Lovely screen
Very powerful processor
Waterproof and dust resistant
Fine camera
Sturdy build
Hand
Friendly size
Top notch processor
Water resistant
4G support
Nice design
Smooth performance
Unobtrusive software
Long battery life
High-end camera
Internal storage is expandable via microSD card
Solid battery life
Premium design and materials
Waterproof to 1.5m
The most powerful Android phone of its size
Waterproof and durable
Not enormous like every other topend Android
The editors didn't like
Rectangle design won't be to everyone's taste
No choice on small internal memory
Screen can look slightly washed out
Runs using older Android version
The body of our black model scratched easily
Camera not amazing
A step below other highend phones
Lack of Android 4.4
Sony's UI feels slightly dated
Screen is still only 720p
Camera has processing problems
Bezels are on the big side
Poor bundled services
Awful low light photography
Glass back prone to smudges
Custom UI is not great
Sacrifice screen size for usability
WiFi reception could be better Not yet Android KitKat Lots of Sony bloatware preloaded
Compact
Yes – but not as ergonomic as an iPhone
Camera isn't the best on a phone this size
There's not much to fault the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact on
As somehow
Sony has managed to cram in a ton of top-notch tech into such a small chassis. You could argue that it's a tad thick compared to an iPhone 5s at 9.5mm deep
But that's down to its waterproof aluminium and glass chassis. It won't win any awards for the thinnest phone on the market
But it's still pocketable and it's robust enough
Prone to scratching
Launches on Android 4.3 and software hasn't moved on very far
Little on the chunky side
Subpar lowlight camera performance
No Android KitKat out of the box
There are better smartphone cameras out there
Fingerprint and dust magnet
Big bezels above and below screen
Flaps on ports
No selectable macro mode
Pre-applied ASF
Not latest version of Android
Premium design and features comes with a premium price
Abstract: So, you want an Android power-house that won't rip your pockets, at least not in the literal sense, that is? Sony's Compact line has traditionally been one of the first places to turn to. The choice beyond that is limited to say the least. That being said...
Published: 2014-11-29, Author: Aman , review by: nothingwired.com
Abstract: Updated as on November 2014. Don't forget to bookmark this page, as we will be updating it with new smartphones regularly.With this category of smartphones, one should expect the most advanced features and specifications along with solid performance. Ther...
Abstract: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the Z1 smartphone in a compact 4.3 inch form factor without compromising on its power. The phone is built around the Xperia's unibody design pattern with glass back body. Premium in all aspects. The SONY branding is visible at th...
The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact comes for about Rs. 33,000 and at this price point the only competitor for this phone is the Nexus 5. It features the stock Android ROM and can be slight faster but the Xperia Z1 Compact is certainly better than the Nexus 5 when...
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Published: 2014-05-05, Author: S , review by: pcquest.com
Compact form factor, bright display, powerful performer
Low light camera capability, sunlight readability issue
This phone has brought back the notion that small is good and can be as powerful as the big-sized beasts of today. Effective camera that looses fizz in low-light but with a moderate battery life for daily usage, Z1 compact is an able competitor for optio...
Abstract: After the Sony Xperia Z1 launched, they had something different ready for the public. A compact version of its high end Xperia Z1 phone was something unexpected and well accepted by many people. (. )Read the reviewYou can leave your comments about the re...
Abstract: Mobile phones have come a long way. There was once an age when feature phones ran rampant in the market, but then the trend was taken over by the arrival of smartphones that opened a whole new dimension to the very concept of mobile phones.But with so man...
Excellent form factor, Awesome Camera app, Great Sony software onboard
No new features, Expensive Price tag, Super-scratchy, Old camera tech
The fact of the matter stands that at around Rs. 34,000, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is not priced too far from the flagship Sony Xperia Z1, which will stand up as its main rival, is a full HD Display and a 3000 mAh battery don't leave the consumer much ch...
My first impression of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact announcement with the price tag of INR 34,990 was expensive for a mini device. Clearly I was wrong; its small in size but packs a punch.Almost in all criteria, the Xperia Z1 Compact matches the expectat...
Premium look and finish, Fast performance and high-end hardware, 20.7MP camera works great, Waterproof and dust proof certification, Great battery life
Glass finish is prone to fingerprints, Flaps for water protection do not seem reliable, Average loudspeaker performance, Not as slim as the Xperia Z1
Compared to other mini devices, the Z1 Compact is the undisputed champion. If you want a flagship smartphone and don't fancy a large display, then the Xperia Z1 Compact is a strong recommendation from us. Running on one of the fastest and most stable mobi...
