Testseek.com 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.
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...
Abstract: Sony Mobile started a new chapter of their smartphone design with Xperia Z. The refreshment was very welcome and Sony sold a large amount of smartphones since then, and Xperia Z, as a pioneer in this undertaking, proved to be an excellent device. In an at...
Abstract: If you’ve been keeping a close eye on our news feed, then you might have noticed that the Google Nexus 5 has been getting quite a lot of attention as of late. And that should come as no surprise since the handset is pretty great, as we concluded in our...
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...
The Xperia Z1 offers the best photography experience of any Sony smartphone, but it's not quite good enough to topple our current favourite device, the Nokia Lumia 1020. The Xperia Z1 brings together a lot of Sony's latest camera technologies in a premiu...
Abstract: The Sony Xperia Z1 is the latest flagship device from Sony currently on the market. Well it is available unlocked, and we were able to get our hands-on one to review thanks to Mobicity . The Z1 sports a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 3,000mAh ...
First class performance, IP certification, LTE Cat. 4 with broad frequency coverage, Good battery life, Great camera, Exceptionally bright display...
that has bad viewing angle stability and a high black value, Battery permanently affixed, Bloatware preinstalled
In Review Sony Xperia Z1The Sony Xperia Z1 is a well-executed renovation of the Xperia Z. The smartphone is a little heavier and bigger, most noticeably in the area around the display, but the bulked-up device feels a little more costly and robust.Our str...
Abstract: Which is better: a phablet or a smartphone? And exactly where do we draw the line between these two types of smart devices? Is it the size of the screen that determines if we should place a device in one category or the other, or is it the overall dime...
Published: 2013-10-14, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Good overall exposure, Excellent detail preservation outdoors (better than other 8Mpix cameras), Low noise level in all situations. Noise is not unpleasant (no chroma component) with a very small grain size, Good autofocus: fast and precise in most situat
Slight color shading occasionally noticeable, Excessive exposure time under 20 lux (beneath 1/10s where rivals stop at 1/15s), and possible source of motion blur, Strong ringing artifacts, Lowcontrast details smoothed slightly in low light conditions
