Sony Xperia Z1 reviews, updates suggest sometimes big screens come in handy. At other times, they'are a bit bulk to take a call while driving or traveling. And for showing off pictures you want at least a mid-sized frame for clarity of display. How do you combine all of these into one phone - the answer is the Sony Xperia 1 and this is a compact Sony Xperia Z1 review update.
With the introduction of the Galaxy S5 recently, one gets the feeling that Android smartphone screens are piling up in their size and form. Now there are 'phablets' which double as smartphone and tablet or something in the middle. So, there are many options as far as the size of a phone is considered.
Having said that, the Sony Z1 stands out because the size is appealing to both and men alike and its appearance sends a message of serious quality all the way.
Some people feel that the they have to get an iPhone to reflect their self-worth but the Sony Xperia 1 contrasts with an intrinsic shine that has all its quality written all over the phone.
Let's take a quick look at the specs.
Tech Specs:
- 4.3-inch Triluminos display (1280×720 pixels, 342 ppi) |
- 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Krait processor |
- 2GB RAM |16GB storage + microSD up to 64GB |
- 20MP rear camera, 2MP front camera, 1080p HD video |
- 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0 |
- GPS with A-GPS |
- 2300mAh battery |
- IP58 water-resistant and dustproof |
- Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Upgradable to 4.4 KitKat
As far as software is concerned, the Xperia Z1 Compact ships with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean out of the box,
The Xperia Z1 appears to mimic an iPhone 5S or a HTC One. The iPhone 5C would be a closer competitor to the Z1, since it has a plastic body.
