Sony Xperia Z1 preview: A closer look

13 September 2013
One of the hot tickets at this year’s IFA, the Sony Xperia Z is about to get the attention it deserves at ours. The smartphone left us feeling extremely positive the last time we met and we are hoping for more of the same...

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  • AnonD-182459
  • XmV
  • 14 Sep 2013

Z1 will be my next phone absolutely

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    • AnonD-161447
    • uvq
    • 14 Sep 2013

    AnonD-161447, 14 Sep 2013The 808 pureview is no match for this in lowlight.Will have... moreNo flash,that is.

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      • AnonD-161447
      • uvq
      • 14 Sep 2013

      MdN, 14 Sep 2013Actually, PureView fans are just laughing. This is a good p... moreThe 808 pureview is no match for this in lowlight.Will have to wait about 1020.

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        • AnonD-89381
        • 61Q
        • 14 Sep 2013

        Looks like this time the team received the prototype handset for review eralier than the Xperia Z last time. That's a great news, so people will read the review and consider it before placing a pre-order.

        To GSMArena team, please make the Battery Test ASAP. As for Xperia Z it happened as the result appeared after the pre-order sessions have ended in most part of the world.

        Thanks.

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          • AnonD-135529
          • IWN
          • 14 Sep 2013

          If Pureview is so good, is should be selling.
          Currently, the sales figures coming out is just sad.
          Very sad. Fortunately, we have a new king of smartphones camera, Xperia Z1.

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            • Anonymous
            • tht
            • 14 Sep 2013

            well... it's turn out that the camera wasn't that good.
            typical sony (erisson) algorithm processing.
            they need to hire people with better knowledge about image algorithm processing.

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              • PSv
              • 14 Sep 2013

              Anonymous, 13 Sep 2013What sentence in this preview led you to that conclusion?He obviously didn't read the reviews. Haha

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                • AnonD-172519
                • YQA
                • 14 Sep 2013

                Gsmarena..you have mentioned in Wi-Fi it's a/b/g/n
                No ac ???

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                  • AnonD-115286
                  • CZY
                  • 14 Sep 2013

                  Well, I guess I'm able to answer your doubts,

                  1. Does the screen support use of any pen as stylus like in Z Ultra?

                  Ans: Simply no....


                  2. Does Z1 have stock android browser or just Chrome?

                  Ans: Not 100% sure, but I believe it only have Chrome only since ZU only have Chrome only.

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                    • AnonD-5465
                    • fmk
                    • 14 Sep 2013

                    More low light real photos of the Z1 ... no doubt thats a real competitor to the lumia1020

                    http://twentyfirsttech.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/heads-up-lumia-1020-theres-a-new-kid-on-the-block-say-hi-to-the-xperia-z1/

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                      • AnonD-5465
                      • Nq0
                      • 14 Sep 2013

                      MdN, 14 Sep 2013Sorry, but if you look at them at full size... digital nois... moreTrust me ... am an x-owner of the 808 this kind of shots are not achieved with 808 unless u set it to long exposure on tripod. 808 is so bad at night shots and wasnt developed for night shots.

                      808 wins only in cropping and well light scenarios or when a scene is catch able with its mighty xenon. But in low light Z1 wins.

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                        • MdN
                        • 6tS
                        • 14 Sep 2013

                        AnonD-5465, 14 Sep 2013Here ! The Xperia Z1 low light samples. Thats Phenomenal !... moreSorry, but if you look at them at full size... digital noise, oversharpening, blown highlights, the only decent thing on this one is the lines on the road.

                        http://static.xperiablog.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Xperia-Z1_Lowlight_4.jpg

                        This is actually worse than those photos where Z1 "defeated" the 808. On that VietSony blog.

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                          • MdN
                          • 6tS
                          • 14 Sep 2013

                          Anonymous, 14 Sep 2013The lowlight shootouts for Z1 vs 808 and 1020 so far has be... moreActually, PureView fans are just laughing. This is a good phone, and a good camera (with the usual Sony processing, argh), but it looks like it makes the usual trolls turn into hypertrolls. :-)

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                            • Anonymous
                            • bGc
                            • 14 Sep 2013

                            Photos are terrible. What is wrong with the camera?

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                              • MdN
                              • 6tS
                              • 14 Sep 2013

                              Anonymous, 14 Sep 2013Whats that? Silhouettes against a fairly well lit sunset? A... moreAnd how are photos from YOUR link relevant? Anything can take photos of straight lines and flat surfaces. Too bad you're so willing to buy an Android but can't use Google.

                              http://www.forbes.com/sites/amadoudiallo/2013/07/24/nokia-lumia-1020-low-light-images/

                              http://www.allaboutsymbian.com/features/item/17055_The_big_shootout_Nokia_808_vs_.php

                              http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_808_pureview_low_light-review-775.php

                              http://connect.dpreview.com/post/5234892048/nokia-lumia-1020-camera-review?page=10

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                                • Bwc
                                • 14 Sep 2013

                                Sony is going in right direction. I am Nokia user (Lumia 920 and it is a great device) and once Nokia is gone I might consider Sony next year.
                                Sony has great camera also, but at the moment there is no match for Nokia pure view in camera department!

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                                  • AnonD-5465
                                  • fmk
                                  • 14 Sep 2013

                                  Here ! The Xperia Z1 low light samples. Thats Phenomenal !

                                  http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/09/13/xperia-z1-low-light-snaps-look-great/

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Kg$
                                    • 14 Sep 2013

                                    AnonD-168288, 14 Sep 2013The Sony love-in that's going on there is hilarious but the... moreForgot to mention, the only not real stuff we seen is Nokia using professional equipment to fool us, they got seriously busted there, now you prove that Sony did the same. Where are these fake shotouts paid by Sony, wheres your proof?

                                    We know too well who is the real fake here, not ment for you personally but for Lumia fans in general.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Kg$
                                      • 14 Sep 2013

                                      AnonD-168288, 14 Sep 2013The Sony love-in that's going on there is hilarious but the... moreThe lowlight shootouts for Z1 vs 808 and 1020 so far has been quite embarrassing for Nokia, all we heard from PoorView fans is that the reviews are biased and not real and whatever.

                                      Ok just wait for more, let the beating continue.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • Kg$
                                        • 14 Sep 2013

                                        MdN, 14 Sep 2013Here you go, 808 vs 1020 in low light: http://www.allabouts... moreWhats that? Silhouettes against a fairly well lit sunset? And then the rest is xenon flash tests? Whats the point of these photos?

                                        If those silhouettes impress you then i dont know what to say, it has no relevance at all.