mobilephones.com Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:51
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Available in three colours, the Sony Xperia Z1 looks sleek and elegant; it's perfectly suited to those who don't want to have their phone stand out all of the time, whilst looking extremely smooth.Nearly the entire phone itself is glass, with just the edg...
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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...
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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 ''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...
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We've not been short of flagship Sony smartphones in the past 12 months – the Xperia Z barely got to bask in its well-deserved glory before the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra phablet muscled in to steal some attention. At a glance, the Xperia Z1 doesn't l...
Superb sound, Sophisticated screen, Great battery life, Waterproof and dustproof...
Narrow viewing angles, Not very ergonomic in the hand, Camera not best in class...
Much like the Xperia Z, this is a brilliant smartphone not just for sophisticated picture and sound quality that's a cut above most rivals but also as an all-round package.The design is sleek, if not the most manageable, the camera is reliable, the batter...
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techview.co Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:52
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You're in the market for a 5 inch Full HD smartphone and chances are you've come across a few – there's the HTC One, Galaxy S4, the LG Nexus 5 and the Xperia Z1 all of which are spectacular in their own right. You're after an edge though, something that m...
Both the LG Nexus 5 and the Sony Xperia Z1 are destined to be two of the biggest smartphones of the year. The Nexus 5 has already sold in its millions whilst the Xperia Z1 is the best Android camera centric smartphone – if the Nokia Lumia 1020 with its 41...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:52
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Sony was the first of the big-name manufacturers to launch a new 2013 flagship smartphone back in March, with the Sony Xperia Z, a 5-inch model outwardly rather similar to the new Sony Xperia Z1.The Xperia Z beat the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 to marke...
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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geeksquad.co.uk Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:53
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Sony has recently released the Xperia Z1, a waterproof Android handset packed with power and boasting a 20MP Camera. Agent Naish gets hands on and finds out if Sony has made a top Android contender.RRP: £549 Sim FreeThe Xperia Z1 doesn't come cheap, but i...
Fully waterproof, 1080 HD resolution, Long-lasting battery life, Impressive build quality...
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...
The Xperia Z1 is an ideal option if you're looking for a premium Android handset that performs to a very high standard.Playing with the Xperia Z1 for the first time I was instantly blown away by the overall quality of the phone. This is a premium handset...
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Sony have have been releasing some excellent phones recently that are capable of competing with the the best in the market. The Xperia Z1 in this review has a specification sheet that has everything that one could ask for and uses all of the latest intern...
When I was asked to review the Xperia Z1 I had an idea of what I was going to think as I had previously had a belief that large screened phones were not needed. I can honestly say that my opinion has been changed. It has a beautiful display that suffers...
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The Xperia Z has had a surprisingly short stint as the top dog of Sony's smartphone range and has now been unceremoniously ousted by the Xperia Z1. But the new Z1 isn't just a cosmetic warm-over. It has a more powerful processor, a much improved screen...
The Sony Xperia Z1 introduces some very important improvements to the Z, which was a decent but not outstanding smartphone. The screen is now superb, the processor is one of the most powerful you can get in a smartphone and the camera is impressive. Add...
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Earlier this year, we rather enjoyed our time with Sony's Xperia Z. The company's waterproof, dustproof, “lifeproof” device proved popular despite being the underdog in the annual HTC-Samsung duopoly of mega powerful flagship phones. It's thought that the...
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...
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Sony seems to be on something of a roll at the moment. Its Xperia Z, launched earlier this year, was a delightful looking handset, and it was water and dust resistant to boot. When I reviewed it, the Xperia Z came close to getting five stars. Then just a...
Superb processor, Long battery life, Good camera features...
Display has dodgy viewing angles, Chassis is slightly too large for screen, Runs warm...
The Sony Xperia Z1 has some endearing features. The camera is a winner, the processor is top notch, and the design is good. However, the chassis is perhaps larger than it needs to be, and the display is not the best I've seen – it suffers from less than...
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If there's been one constant in the Android OEM community over the past two years, it's Sony's seeming inability to keep up with the competition. Though the last two years have seen the company continue to be one of the only to debut new mobile hardware a...
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...
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whatmobile.net Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:53
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The advertising campaign for the Xperia Z1 calls it ‘the best of Sony in a smartphone’. But what does that really mean? What is the best of Sony? The Japanese company makes a lot more than just phones these days, and the Z1 is supposed to take its experti...
Great builtin software for Sony fans, Highlydetailed camera, Very powerful...
Battery life drains too fast, Perhaps too big for a smartphone, Speakers smothered on bottom...
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The Nexus 5 , with its incredibly low SIM-free price, has turned the Android market on its head. Here's where we put the two high-end smartphones head to head with each other in this Sony Xperia Z1 vs Nexus 5 comparison review. See all smartphones reviews...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:53
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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...
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Glass, reinforced steel frames and durable, almost waterproof and dustproof construction. That sound very much like an architectural structure, but these are all elements that pertain to a smartphone. Looking at the Sony Xperia Z1, one could get the impre...
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...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:54
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But there's another side to this – why was I hoping the Xperia Z1 would be so incredible? Probably because my checklist of ‘wants' on my ‘perfect' smartphone is not actually that demanding, and yet I find to date very few candidates tick all the right box...
Gorgeous design and solid build, brilliant display, incredibly fast performance, speedy web, good camera...
Back panel is smudgy (except the white version), Flimsy port covers, mediocre speaker...
So where does this leave the Xperia Z1? I am tremendously impressed by this handset, it is, in my view, one of the nicest devices on the market at the moment in terms of build quality and design. It's also extremely powerful, one of the fastest handsets...
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we didn’t expect a new model in the series until the following year. Boy, were we wrong, as Sony has a follow-up all ready to go, sporting an upgraded body, faster innards, and a new 20 megapixel camera. A new Sony Xperia for the latter half of the...
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...
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The Xperia Z smartphone was always going to be a hard act for Sony to follow but the successor – the Z1 – has taken the device to new heights.Sony's Xperia Z1 looks almost identical to the Xperia Z from the outside but there are still a number of enhancem...
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...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:54
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Smartphone manufacturers have been killing themselves trying to convince consumers that their handsets can compete with digital cameras. But truth be told, only a handful of high-end mobiles this year... The porous shroud of secrecy surrounding the Xperi...
Quality finish / Waterproof & dustproof, Sony/Android interface, Overall responsiveness, Battery life, Full HD resolution...
A rehashed Xperia Z ?, 20 Mpx camera, but only at the cost of image noise and graininess, Narrow viewing angles, Big, heavy phone with wide borders...
While other companies quickly caught up with and surpassed the Xperia Z, the Xperia Z1 is a great addition to the high-end Android stock, all without outperforming the competition. The camera isn't the leap forward Sony says it is, but the overall smartph...
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The Sony Xperia Z was the company's flagship handset from earlier this year, and while its Full HD screen and 13-megapixel camera ticked the necessary high-end Android boxes, we weren't so keen on its hard plastic edges and slab-like design. Surprisingly...
Great build quality, huge performance and an impressive screen, but its camera lets the Z1 down...
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fatducktech.com Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:54
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Hang on… didn't Sony release its flagship Xperia Z only a couple of months ago? Yes, they did. Now there's a better one.The Sony Xperia Z1 certainly looks a lot like its predecessor, the generally good Sony Xperia Z. As I've previously noted, it appears —...
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...
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Sony has taken its popular Xperia Z smartphone and tuned it into the Xperia Z1. In our video review of the Xperia Z1 we witness a power house upgrade to an already great Android phone . To find out more read our full review: Sony Xperia Z1 review: Xperia...
Sony has upgraded its fantastic Xperia Z. The Xperia Z1 feels nicer but is unfortunately bigger and heavier. It's a powerhouse with an all-round impressive specification. Easily one of the best Android handsets around but the high price tag taints this sl...
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We test a lot of smartphones here at PC Advisor, but recently two have stood out. The Sony Xperia Z1 and the Galaxy Note 3 are both big Android phones that offer stunning performance and excellent displays. They are part of a new breed of phones alongside...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:55
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It's less than a year since we first laid eyes on the Sony Xperia Z, which brought slim lines, waterproof tech and a full HD screen to the mix. Now Sony has a new 5-inch Android smartie, the Xperia Z1. It has even faster guts, a massive 20.7-megapixel...
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...
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...
The Xperia Z was already a cracking phone, and Sony has only improved it with the Z1. Top-notch build quality combined with high-end specs make for a brilliant device that can keep up with the Galaxy S4s and iPhones of this world, and look good doing i...
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Competition in the upper reaches of the smartphone market has never been steeper, with Apple having unveiled new iPhone hardware and the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One maintaining a stranglehold on the Android sector. Sony has always lagged behind the pace...
Sony's Xperia Z1 is a stunning smartphone, with its luxury design, powerful chipset and advanced camera hardware.It is capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with all of its rivals at the high end of the market, and might have achieved perfection with a...
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Following on from last year's Xperia Z , the Z1 is just about as good as it gets in Sony's Xperia universe, with a super-powerful quad-core processor, improved HD screen, 20-megapixel camera and waterproof glass body. Design It's still fairly slim, at a...
Terrific screen, powerful processor, fine camera, waterproof, dust resistant...
A bit bulky, not cheap, battery life not great...
The Sony Xperia Z1 makes a few improvements to what was already a cracking smartphone. The screen looks great, the processor is the most powerful we've yet seen and the camera is very fine indeed. It's not cheap, but it's waterproof, looks great and it'...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:55
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The Sony Xperia Z1 is arguably Sony's most impressively specified smartphone to date, featuring a 5in full HD 1080p touchscreen, a quad-core 2.2GHz processor and Google's Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean mobile operating system. Like its predecessor the Xperia Z...
Stylish sturdy design, very powerful, vibrant HD screen, brilliant camera, waterproof...
Pricey, prone to scratches...
The Xperia Z1 is Sony's best smartphone yet. Its scratch-prone body and custom Android skin let it down, but its 20.7MP camera and smooth performance make it a decent contender against other high-end smartphones...
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Sony's twice-yearly flagship cycle has given birth to the Sony Xperia Z1, a super-charged refresh of the Sony Xperia Z offering a super-sized 5-inch HD screen. The Xperia Z isn't exactly that old, yet Sony has already seen fit to tweak the design and bum...
Plenty of decent software refinements, battery life with Stamina mode, solid build quality, power, fun camera features, waterproof...
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...
There's a lot to love about the Sony Xperia Z1. It's a valiant effort, but not infallible. We like the the design overall, it's a smart-looking device that exhibits plenty of quality and there's stacks of power under the hood of that 5-inch HD displ...
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We’d go so far as to say that the Xperia Z1 from Sony is a design and technology masterpiece – and a real must-have device. It may be a bit on the chunky side, but under the waterproof one-piece body sits a 2.2GHz chip that offers great power – and lo...
Sharp HD screen; Featurepacked snapper; great connectivity and accessories; Good battery life.
Display could be brighter.
This is the sort of premium handset we'd expect from the Japanese tech giant. They have ironed out most of the quirks of the Xperia Z to offer a real all-rounder of a device...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:55
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Sony is back in its own inimitable style with the gorgeous Xperia Z1 smartphone, its latest uber-powerful flagship five-incher that improves impressively on the already-solid Xperia Z. From its vibrant HD screen to its feature-rammed 20-megapixel camera...
Crisp HD screen; Featurepacked camera; Excellent connectivity and accessories; Decent battery life...
Screen could be brighter...
Sonys Xperia Z1 is an all-round masterpiece of design and technology, and one of the most desirable smartphones we’ve ever clutched in our sweaty palms. It’s a chunky beast, no doubt, but that slick waterproof one-piece metallic frame hides a powerful 2...
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We got to spend some time with the Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone at IFA 2013, here is our initial thoughts. Take a look at our Sony Xperia Z1 hands-on review to find out more...
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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...
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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...
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Sony has just lifted the lid on its newest flagship smartphone for 2013, the Xperia Z1, and there's a huge focus on photography. The 20-megapixel camera on the Xperia Z1 boasts a 1/2.3in sensor, a G lens with 27mm wide angle and a range of new software fe...
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...
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Are you looking for the: Sony Xperia Z2 ? First reviewed: 20/09/2013 What is the Sony Xperia Z1? Previously going by the codename Honami, the Sony Xperia Z1 is the follow up to the waterproof Sony Xperia Z smartphone launched last year and is the big brot...
Dedicated camera button for underwater shooting, Curvy. more comfortable design, Speedy, overall performance...
Disappointing low-light camera performance, Average viewing angles, Flimsy latches protecting ports and connections...
The Sony Xperia Z1 is powerful smartphone with an improved camera and elegant design to make it one of the best 5-inch smartphones to currently buy.Next, read our round-up of the best Android phones to buy...
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The Sony Xperia Z1 is yet another step in the comeback of a failing brand. While the headline spec may be the 20.7MP G Lens camera sensor, this is a phone packed to the rafters with cutting-edge tech. It's hard to express the joy of comparing the Z1 to a...
Great screen technology, Powerful camera...
Hefty chassis...
The Xperia Z1 is another all-round great phone from Sony, just like the Xperia Z it replaced and the Xperia Z2 which has just taken over at the top of the pile.It has a superb display at times, a large battery that easily sails through a day of hardcore u...
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The Sony Xperia Z1 is the latest smartphone to come out of Sony mobile. Announced at the IFA technology show in Berlin, it boasts all the staples of a proper top-of-the-line handset, including a full HD 1080p display and one of the most powerful processor...
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The Xperia Z1 looks almost identical to the Xperia Z, with a sleek rectangular body slathered in glass; the same distinctive aluminium power button and silver port flaps are also present and correct. However the Z1 is actually more water resistant then it...
One of the quickest Android phones on the planet, Good battery life, Waterproofing...
Narrow viewing angles, Camera could be better, Still not especially ergonomic...
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T3.com
Updated: 2014-09-18 05:15:56
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This has been a great year for classy, cutting-edge mobiles. It began with the Sony Xperia Z . Since then, we've seen the Samsung Galaxy S4 , HTC One , HTC One Mini , BlackBerry Q10 , Nokia Lumia 925 and Nokia Lumia 1020 , and now the iPhones 5s and iPhon...
Stylish and well-built, Superb 20.7MP camera, It's waterproof...
Too big for some, Not cheap, Speaker is average...
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It looks similar, with its square edges and glass front and rear, but the frame is now metal instead of glass fibre. This is cool to the touch, and makes the phone significantly more comfortable to hold than the Z, as well as better-looking; we particular...
The Xperia Z1 has great build quality, huge performance and an impressive screen, but is let down by its camera...
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I now have 3 very good smartphones with awesome cameras in my possession, so it would make sense for me to do a “camera face off”.We are going to compare the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Xperia Z1 against the new-comer – the Huawei P7.The test is in no way scient...
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Remember how cool the Xperia Z was? It blew us away. Surely the follow-up album — the Xperia Z1 — has to be incredible, right?Turns out that it knocks your socks of on paper. It's packing a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, 1...
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whistleout.com.au Updated: 2015-06-13 08:20:04
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Boy, is it hard to be a phone maker that is neither Apple or Samsung these days. What you need is a killer phone with best in class features. Luckily for Sony, it has made exactly this.Small, black and square might be the way we describe most new smartpho...
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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Sony's Xperia Z was released back in March of this year, and was, according to our gentleman reviewer, the best phone Sony's ever made. Sony obviously didn't agree, though, as it's effectively rubbished its earlier effort by releasing the Xperia Z1 just s...
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...
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Following the release of the Xperia Z last year, Sony has continued to impress us with its Android smartphone lineup. Can it keep a good thing going with the Xperia Z1?As with its predecessor, the Xperia Z1 feels very premium in hand thanks to the choice...
Premium look and feel; large, high resolution display; excellent processing performance; great camera performance; and expandable storage...
Expensive; and bigger plus heavier than predecessor...
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We spent some hands-on time with the handset to bring you this first-look video review.To read our in-depth first impressions, click here.RELATED: HANDS ON REVIEW: Sony Xperia Z1...
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Under the hood their are ample improvements too, with the Z1 sporting the speedy 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 2GB RAM. Running Android 4.2.2 (though an upgrade to 4.3 “KitKat” will be delivered as soon as possible), the handset z...
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Sony's newest flagship smartphone for 2013, the Xperia Z1, is best described as an upgrade to the existing Xperia Z. It retains an attractive, glass-back design, but is now fully waterproof and has an upgraded 20-megapixel camera. The waterproof body is a...
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...
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An impressive slab of tech, the Z1 is all sleek glass and rounded aluminium corners. It looks more business accessory than rugged gadget, but it is in fact waterproof. To enable this, all the ports are hidden behind flaps that sit flush to the edges of th...
One of the quickest Android phones on the planet...
Narrow viewing angles, Camera could be better, Still not especially ergonomic...
A beautiful slab of smartphone, the Xperia Z1 improves on the great start made by the Xperia Z. It's great-looking, fast and has a lovely screen - if you ignore the narrow viewing angles.Sony's light skinning of Android 4.3 Jelly Bean works well (an updat...
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This is a review of a loaned unit from Sony Mobile Malaysia*In my past review of 2 recent Sony Xperia series devices, I really like the build quality and refresh of what Sony has done to their flagship Android devices. Since the buy-back of their Sony br...
Premium and solid build quality and gorgeous design of glass back, Great camera with great pictures, low light photography and amazing camera apps. Using the added dedicated camera button, Waterproof and dustproof. Seriously, no one else does this better...
Glass front and back worries me that I might accidentally drop the phone and shatter something, No hardware buttons, just on screen “Back” “Home” and “Multitasking” buttons, Flimsy microSIM tray underneath the flap, makes me worry that I might break it...
Do I like the Sony Xperia Z1?Hell yeah!See Also : Sony Xperia Z User ReviewIn fact, let me round up my Top 3 likes and dislikes of the Sony Xperia Z1:-What I LikePremium and solid build quality and gorgeous design of glass backGreat camera with great pict...
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This year we've seen a slew of Sony Xperia flagships being brought in the market. We have the Xperia Z which was released last January, the huge Xperia Z Ultra released last June and we already have a successor to the Xperia Z which is the Xperia Z1 relea...
The Sony Xperia Z1 is such a premium phone that's been engineered exceptionally for the sophisticated user. It combines style, performance and ruggedness all in one complete package to go with an exceptional camera and LTE support. Yes, the large bezels m...
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klgadgetguy.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:50
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We received our Sony XPERIA Z1 review unit from Sony Malaysia today, and while we have been doing gadget reviews in English, why not go for Chinese this time? We are a tech editorial in Malaysia and we want to go multilingual, so this is our first attempt...
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Formerly codenamed "Honami", Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013 last week. Replacing the current Xperia Z as its premium Smartphone offering (the larger Xperia Z Ultra is squarely a phablet ), the Z1 touts serious updates in the areas of display qual...
Camera PerformanceSony G-Lens with 27mm wide angle lens, F2.0 aperture, 1/2.3" 20.7MP CMOS SensorAs mentioned in our first looks article, the Sony Xperia Z1 packs the third-largest sensor that can be found in a smartphone today after the Nokia Lumia 1020...
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We decided to take an extended look at two of the biggest camera-centric smartphones this season: Apple's iPhone 5s and the Sony Xperia Z1, from a photographer's point of view. How do the two of them fare when pitted against each other? The results are a...
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The wait is over. After being leaked heavily in tech blogs and gadget sites, Sony's much awaited Xperia Z1 or Honami handset is here at last. The follow-up to the Xperia Z is a photography-centered smartphone, rocking a huge 20.7-megapixel sensor. With th...
The Sony Xperia Z1 is one of the best Android phones right now. Once you hold and use the phone, there's no way your impression can go any other way. The excellent design and construction coupled with fast hardware and top-notch camera make the Xperia Z1...
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Our full review of the Sony Xperia Z1!Sony launched their new flagship, the Sony Xperia Z1 , in South East Asia last week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We were actually there at the event to cover it and we've written extensively about it here . Fast forward...
Definitely one of the very best smartphones in the market todayThe Sony Xperia Z1 is a masterpiece for Sony. Combining excellent industrial design and efficient engineering with tasteful and classy design, the Sony Xperia Z1 is arguably one of the best sm...
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Sony announced their latest flagship in the form of the Xperia Z1 – a 20 megapixel-packing smartphone that runs 5-inch full HD display and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 CPU. Certainly a beast but does it have enough to lure people away from competition. Let's...
Great camera, Great build, Very snappy performance, Good battery life...
Reflective TFT display, Weak flash...
The 5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 800 CPU, 2GB of RAM, IP58-certified body, LTE connectivity, healthy 3,000mAh battery, and feature-packed 20.7 megapixel camera, makes the Xperia Z1 one of the best Android smartphones to date.It is not perfect in som...
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Formerly codenamed "Honami", Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013 last week. Replacing the current Xperia Z as its premium Smartphone offering (the larger Xperia Z Ultra is squarely a phablet ), the Z1 touts serious updates in the areas of display qual...
Beautiful FullHD display, Good design and build, Smooth performance, Compact camera class imaging quality...
Major fingerprint magnet, Battery performance could be better, Expected better imaging performance from the hardware and software...
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:51
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Sony released the Xperia Z towards the earlier part of this year and with that, fired the first shot as far as Android super phones were concerned. I had taken a look at it a few months back and although I liked the phone, there were a few things that I t...
Wrapping things up, Sony didn't forget that building a phone with a large screen and a really fast processor would require plenty of juice to keep up. The Xperia Z1 comes equipped with a 3000mAh battery that, needless to say, provides plenty of juice to...
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With Sony Xperia Z , the Japanese company showed all gadget fans that it's more than capable of creating an Android flagship smartphone that can set the bar in terms of design, performance, and imaging capabilities...
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Sony has just announced the Xperia Z1, a waterproof smartphone with a 20.7MP camera inside.Coming nine months after the announcement of the Xperia Z , the Z1 comes with a similarly sized 5" screen, a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.2Ghz process...
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Sony has just announced the Xperia Z1, a waterproof smartphone with a 20.7MP camera inside.Coming nine months after the announcement of the Xperia Z , the Z1 comes with a similarly sized 5" screen, a faster Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core 2.2Ghz process...
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Sony's upcoming cameraphone, the Sony i1 Honami supposedly got benchmarked with these scores appearing on AnTuTu with an impressive score of 30625. The benchmark seems to confirm at least two things about the cameraphone and this includes the fact that it...
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gadgetride.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:49
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Every smartphone company has been showing its own unique features, which is helpful for reaching the particular product to customer easily. Similarly, Sony is now showing their uniqueness in the new smartphone Xperia Z1 with attractive camera. Report say...
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gizmodo.in Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:49
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It's been a while since a phone has drawn such deep feelings from me. The Sony Xperia Z1, the company's new flagship handset, has got everything right on paper, and then some. But much like that girl you thought was perfect but ended up having that one ch...
No. That screen is a deal-breaker. For all its many great points, with that screen, I cant recommend anyone should spend more than Rs. 20,000 for this phone. Given that the Z1 is twice the price, and unlikely that it will ever come down to those levels...
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techarena.in Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:49
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Sony Xperia Z1 is un-doubtly, the best Android Smartphone compare to recent high end models released by HTC and Samsung. It gives vibrant screen powered by Sony X-Reality Picture Engine and a durable design. Compare to Xperia Z, Sony pushed Xperia Z1 hard...
XReality Display Engine, 20.7MP Sony Exmore RS Camera powered by BIONZ Mobile Image Sensor, Dustproof/Waterproof, Sleek Design, Good battery life...
Overheating while using camera and playing games.
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pcquest.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:49
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At this price point, the Xperia Z1 falls in the same league as Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and LG G2.Features The Z1 has a 5-inch full HD 1920x1080 display and runs on a customized version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. It has the same UI as its predecessors, na...
Full HD display, highend hardware, good battery life, decent camera...
Washed out display, price, heating issues...
With a quad-core CPU, great display quality, and excellent camera features, the smartphone is a good option to consider...
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The wait for the sequels to leading flagship handsets is over. With HTC releasing the One Max and Samsung releasing the Note 3, how could Sony stay behind? It has put its own player in the ring - the Sony Xperia Z1, which picks up the mantle from the Xper...
The Xperia Z1 builds on the success of the Xperia Z handset. It is endowed with a great display, superb graphics, an amazing battery and a great camera.But, the biggest competitor for the Sony Xperia Z1 is its own sibling - the Xperia Z, which has most of...
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If you count the top handsets, irrespective of operating system, then Sony Xperia Z1 is bound to be considered on the sheer basis of its features. It has a very unique design; a powerful mobile processor, and is said to be the best camera smartphone that...
Blazing speed, camera, design...
Heating issue, battery...
Undoubtedly, Sony Xperia Z1 is one of the most powerful smartphones available today and it gives top notch performance. It is gorgeous to look at (though beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder,) and it is quite strong.However, the phone has a serious hea...
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Sony Xperia Z1 Street Price: Rs 40,000Who should buy it:Who shouldn't:After ditching the feature phone market, the Japanese electronics giant has gone full-steam ahead with smart devices. Waterproof phones have been around since ages, but it was Sony who...
Water and dust proof, Premium looks, Great multimedia performance.
Mediocre screen, Camera doesn't live up to the hype, Muffled earpiece, Slippery to hold...
The Xperia Z1 is currently selling for Rs 40,000 via online stores. Its Snapdragon 800 SoC delivers solid performance. The phone looks premium, and IP58 certification ensures that monsoons or sweat won't turn your expensive phone into a brick. On the oth...
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In this camera shootout, you can see how the LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1, BlackBerry Z30, Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 differ while taking the same shots. The test shots are of dawn in Delhi, a long shot of the India Gate and a night shot.DAWN SHO...
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tech2buzz.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:50
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In-depth review of the Sony Xperia Z1 which is a powerful water resistant android phone by Sony it also has a 20.7 MP rear facing camera with Sony G lens which can produce some very good pictures and is powered by a powerful 2.2 Ghz Quad Core processor ba...
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gadgetronica.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:50
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Sony gave the world its answer with the Innovative Xperia Z. Although with a few shortcomings, the device bought a fresh life to the portfolio of SONY. Now just after 8 months down the line. Sony made its Z better with the Z1. The Sony Xperia Z1 is one of...
Excellent camera, Water and dust resistant, Lag free performance, Decent battery, Cons, Display is lagging behind, Software Skin can be more functional, Sony C6902/L39h Xperia Z1 Review Scores, Storage And Media, Software, Display, Camera, Battery, Design...
Display is lagging behind, Software Skin can be more functional...
Sony, in a short time came with a note worthy upgrade. The same premium design is carried forward in this device.With water resistance Sony has now solved the Achilles heel of electronic gadgets. The 20 MP Shooter is a class apart, and produces one of the...
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It's the match of the season and the winner takes home the most coveted title. After successfully fending off the Apple iPhone 5s and the Nokia Lumia 1020 in the battle of the platforms, the LG G2 had to defend the title on its home Android turf. And...
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techmagnifier.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:50
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Competition amongst the upper level of smart phones has never been so steeper, with Nokia launching its new eye candy Lumia 1020 in India, Apple coming up with its latest iPhones; while HTC One maintaining its position and Samsung's latest, S4 still fight...
Impressive design structure, Fluid touch, Water proof, Brilliant display, Good camera, Incredibly fast performance...
Tinny audio quality, Prone to fingerprints & smudges, Bit bulky...
There's more to discover on Xperia Z1; and I as an ardent techno freak needs to take a small break here to discover that MORE on the Sony's latest. Z1 comes as a perfect example from Sony's step towards modern Android smart phone technology. Beautiful des...
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Since childhood, Indian consumers adore Sony products - Be it a Walkman player or a Trinitron Color TV. The Japanese tech titan has evolved over the years. Until recently, Sony was incompetent in tackling competition. After the split with Sweden's Ericsso...
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techpp.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:50
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A s we've mentioned earlier, September 2013 was a milestone month as far as smartphones are concerned, and saw flagship launches from the likes of Samsung, Sony, LG and Apple. Sony's latest flagship, the Xperia Z1 (aka the Honami) was part of the elite bu...
It isn't easy to pass judgment on a premium flagship device such as the Sony Xperia Z1, since the potential buyer's mindset could vary drastically in this price segment. The Xperia Z1 is priced at Rs 44,990 (~ $725), and that's not cheap by any means. How...
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Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:50
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Ever since Sony bought off Ericsson's stake in their handset business, Sony Ericsson, Sony CEO Kaz Hirai has been actively pushing the notion of ‘One Sony' that would amalgamate the knowhow of various divisions of the electronics behemoth into every produ...
Like the Xperia, even the Xperia Z1 is a mixed bag. At Rs 44,990, the Xperia Z1 does play its part as a premium smartphone. If you are among the ones who knows how to tweak camera settings to get a great shot, this is the best Android camphone you could p...
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Sony’s mission to combine assets from across the company and to create a flagship device have not gone unnoticed. From the Xperia Z to the Xperia Z Ultra and now the Z1, we’ve seen a growing consolidation of buzzwords and technology features from acro...
Camera, IP58 Certified, Price...
Viewing angles, Not on Android 4.3, Scratch prone...
The Xperia Z1 is clearly the best of Sony but we’re not entirely sure if its the best device out there. The beautiful glass and aluminum shell of the device is just a bit too prone to scratches. The screen while an improvement over the handset it repla...
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It almost seems the head honchos of almost all major smartphone companies held a secret meeting and unanimously decided that September will be the month to unleash the most powerful weapons in their arsenals. Case in point, Sony's latest offering: the Xp...
Blazing performance and compelling camera, water resistant, good battery life...
Poor viewing angles, Killer app: Timeshift burst and InfoEye...
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Sony might be a household name when it comes televisions and audio products but in the smartphone segment, they are only just getting their foot in the door. They did have their fair share of success in their first solo outing (after ditching Ericsson) in...
With the Z1 retailing online for Rs 41,700, it's hands-down a better option than the Xperia Z Ultra and worth the premium over the Xperia Z. Within the Xperia family, the Z1 is Sony's best offering yet as it fixes most of the nagging issues from its pred...
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The Xperia Z1 is Sony's latest flagship smartphone. It's one of the first phones powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, and features a 5-inch full-HD display in a form factor which is in line with Sony's OmniBalance philosophy, but much sturdier...
Good, Excellent build quality, Dust and waterproof, Great performance, Solid battery life...
Poor screen viewing angles, Expensive...
Sony Xperia Z1 in picturesSony Xperia Z1Rs. 449904.0ReviewKey SpecsNewsDesignDisplaySoftwarePerformanceBattery lifeCameraValue for moneyGoodExcellent build qualityDust and waterproofGreat performanceSolid battery lifeBadPoor screen viewing anglesExpensive...
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tablets-help.com Updated: 2016-11-20 02:48:51
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The water resistant and dust proof Sony Xperia Z1 is a 5.0 inch smartphone runs on Android Jelly Bean OS. It is powered by Quad Core, 2.2 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM. It is available for Rs.39963 in India.Sony Xperia Z1Sony Xperia Z1 has 5.0 inch Full HD T...
Powerful processor, Good battery life, High configured dual cameras, Excellent display quality...
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The Sony Xperia Z1 marks the second rebirth of the company's premium take on what a smartphone should be like. The Xperia Z was a great foundation and laid the groundwork for the company to expand with the Z1. Yes, the naming scheme doesn't really mak...
The Sony Xperia Z1 marks the second rebirth of the company's premium take on what a smartphone should be like. The Xperia Z was a great foundation and laid the groundwork for the company to expand with the Z1. Yes, the naming scheme doesn't really make se...
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We managed to steal some quality time with the Xperia Z1 since Sony pulled the wraps off their latest flagship at IFA last week. Berlin sure was fun but we were itching to run our own benchmarks and shoot more samples. And, you know, not let the festi...
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The Sony Xperia Z1 is pretty much Sony telling its rivals that they will not be left behind in the flagship smartphone battle. In fact, it has pretty much taken over the smartphone spec sheets with the adoption of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors, w...
Elegant design, Excellent performance, Camera at 20MP does fairly well, Much improved battery life with Stamina Mode, Sony's new UI is growing on us...
Glass at the back catches scratches easily, Camera Auto Modes restrict aspect ratio and megapixels, For a 5-inch screen, the phone is too tall, Sony could reduce the space at the top and bottom beyond the display area to make the unit more compact...
This is essentially the Xperia Z's form factor, with the power of the Xperia Z Ultra. Simply put, the successor to the Xperia Z is on paper the most powerful smartphone available in India. It carries on with almost the same design tone, the water and dust...
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As promised, we are back with the unboxing and hands-on review video of the Sony Xperia Z1 Honami.The Sony Xperia Z1 boatst modern specs worthy of a flagship smartphone, including a 5-inch full HD 1080p display (441ppi) sporting Sony's TRILUMINOS screen t...
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The Sony Xperia Z1 comes with a 5-inch Triluminos display for mobile with Full HD resolution. If you compare the Xperia Z with Xperia Z1, the difference between the two devices are clearly visible. The Xperia Z comes with a 5-inch display having resolutio...
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The Xperia Z1 looks stiff and harder as compared to Xperia Z. Sony Xperia Z1 is a bit heavier ( 170g) and thicker (8.5mm) , when compared to Xperia Z( 146g). The newest member also comes with water and dust proof capability, again unique to Sony devices...
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Sony has launched its latest flagship phone the Sony Xperia Z Ultra in India on 18th of September 2013. This is just few weeks after the official global launch that it has been brought to India. The Xperia Z1 is an even more powerful phone than the predec...
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On September 2013, Sony announced their new flagship model, the Xperia Z1. The Z1's predecessor, the Xperia Z, was decent, but compared to the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy S4, and HTC One, how does the new Z1 compare? (. )Read the reviewYou can leave your co...
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