The Sony Xperia Z1 is everything
anyone needs when looking for a premium Android phone; it’s sleek, chic, got
loads going on under the hood, and it runs all day. It’s a new
generation in the smartphone world – a new player destined for
greatness.
Key Features
The generous 1080p display, measuring a vast 5-inches, does feel quite bulky if you’re used to a smaller form factor. It weighs in at 170g which isn’t really that light either, considering it’s only 8.5mm thick – but fear not because that extra weight is put to good use.
The 2.2GHz quad-core processor is imperative with so much happening on the software front, and without it, the whole show would undoubtedly grind to an irritating halt. The giant 3000mAh battery will keep the phone going all day with no need to stop for recharges until bedtime rolls round.
As if that’s not enough, the Japanese flagship is completely water/dustproof and can, unlike its predecessor the Sony Xperia Z, capture photos and video footage whilst submerged. The one snag being that if you were to record video underwater, the camera must be rolling before submergence as the display becomes fairly unresponsive when it’s wet. We also found that when sunken in cold water, the phone takes longer to return to use.
The fantastic 20.7 megapixel camera accommodates the majority of firepower on the Sony Xperia Z1, giving life to a whole array of exciting additions. The high megapixel spec is just the tip of the iceberg.
Info-eye is the pub quizzer’s ultimate shady partner. It’s like Google Goggles with a brain; producing much more than an image match, delivering all manner of background information directly from a photo. When you receive feedback, the app will ask you if it’s correctly identified whatever you’re looking for, thus constructing its own database. Sony has touted this feature to work best with books, wine, barcodes and famous landmarks.
The Augmented Reality setting can be seen in all its glory in our video review. This native app allows you to change the most mundane of photos into a thriving wildlife shot welcoming the likes of tropical fish and dinosaurs.
And Social Live completes the camera’s trilogy of premium features, allowing users to broadcast directly from the homescreen app to Facebook. Once the stream is established, friends can tune in and comment as you transmit.
Through testing we found that ascertaining a connection is fairly straight forward, but audio playback on the stream is a bit garbled and doesn’t really reflect the camera’s true potential.
There’s 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage available so filling up on games and music isn’t of much concern. If however you’re a bit of a hoarder, there’s always the choice to chuck an SD card in. No dramas.
Its sizeable display is great when you’re on your own in a darkened room, but fully enjoying it outside in bright sunlight or from an awkward angle will prove slightly tasking.
The 20.7 megapixel camera is where the cell phone really comes into its own, leaving featureless ‘point and shoot’ models in the dust. Taking video is smooth and outdoor photos are great.
Never before has there been so much going on with an inbuilt camera set, and after a quick go it’s easy to see what all the fuss is about.
Key Features
- 20.7 megapixel camera
- 5-inch HD display
- Water & dustproof
- 2.2GHz quad core processor
- 3000mAh battery
Sony Xperia Z1 Review
Sony Xperia Z1 Review: Design & Hardware
The Sony Xperia Z1 features a chamfered aluminium frame, bordering the glass shell. The smooth edges are protruded only by the power switch, the volume rocker and shutter button, each rising elegantly out of the framework on the same side. The charging port, microSD and SIM input are all hidden underneath discreet, flappy panels which introduces a resolute sense of build quality.
sony xperia z1 specs
The generous 1080p display, measuring a vast 5-inches, does feel quite bulky if you’re used to a smaller form factor. It weighs in at 170g which isn’t really that light either, considering it’s only 8.5mm thick – but fear not because that extra weight is put to good use.
The 2.2GHz quad-core processor is imperative with so much happening on the software front, and without it, the whole show would undoubtedly grind to an irritating halt. The giant 3000mAh battery will keep the phone going all day with no need to stop for recharges until bedtime rolls round.
As if that’s not enough, the Japanese flagship is completely water/dustproof and can, unlike its predecessor the Sony Xperia Z, capture photos and video footage whilst submerged. The one snag being that if you were to record video underwater, the camera must be rolling before submergence as the display becomes fairly unresponsive when it’s wet. We also found that when sunken in cold water, the phone takes longer to return to use.
Sony Xperia Z1 Review: Software & Multimedia
As one of the most advanced Android-powered handset’s available on the market, functionally the Z1 is near flawless. In terms of software, everything is familiar right from the off and, with some of Sony’s finest additions to the native app collection (Walkman, Movies, PlayStation), you won’t need to add much to keep yourself entertained. Music Unlimited plays host to its own page which is really handy if you’re a particularly big music fan, as you can access Sony’s entire anthology of material without leaving the homepage.
sony xperia z1 compact
The fantastic 20.7 megapixel camera accommodates the majority of firepower on the Sony Xperia Z1, giving life to a whole array of exciting additions. The high megapixel spec is just the tip of the iceberg.
Info-eye is the pub quizzer’s ultimate shady partner. It’s like Google Goggles with a brain; producing much more than an image match, delivering all manner of background information directly from a photo. When you receive feedback, the app will ask you if it’s correctly identified whatever you’re looking for, thus constructing its own database. Sony has touted this feature to work best with books, wine, barcodes and famous landmarks.
The Augmented Reality setting can be seen in all its glory in our video review. This native app allows you to change the most mundane of photos into a thriving wildlife shot welcoming the likes of tropical fish and dinosaurs.
And Social Live completes the camera’s trilogy of premium features, allowing users to broadcast directly from the homescreen app to Facebook. Once the stream is established, friends can tune in and comment as you transmit.
Through testing we found that ascertaining a connection is fairly straight forward, but audio playback on the stream is a bit garbled and doesn’t really reflect the camera’s true potential.
There’s 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage available so filling up on games and music isn’t of much concern. If however you’re a bit of a hoarder, there’s always the choice to chuck an SD card in. No dramas.
Sony Xperia Z1 Review: Performance & Verdict
The Sony Xperia Z1 is a stellar release, if not a bit cumbersome. It’s abundance in features contributes to its high esteem and in terms of durability it stands amongst the gods. The premium product is well put together and is ready whenever you are with its huge 3000mAh battery.Its sizeable display is great when you’re on your own in a darkened room, but fully enjoying it outside in bright sunlight or from an awkward angle will prove slightly tasking.
The 20.7 megapixel camera is where the cell phone really comes into its own, leaving featureless ‘point and shoot’ models in the dust. Taking video is smooth and outdoor photos are great.
Never before has there been so much going on with an inbuilt camera set, and after a quick go it’s easy to see what all the fuss is about.
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