Sony Xperia Z1 review: Walking on water

19 September 2013
Sony’s got a plan and sticking to it – while other makers pile software feature upon feature, the Japanese focus on their historical strengths, such as beautiful, durable design, photographic excellence and display tech. That in short is...

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  • Anonymous
  • 7tA
  • 20 Mar 2014

Should I purchase sony xperia z1? If yes so why & if no so why

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    • AnonD-242421
    • fv8
    • 10 Mar 2014

    I have xperia z1 for less than a month, the clarity of photos is not as i expected even at the highest resolution of 20.7MP, even after updating the system ver. to jelly beans 4.3, specially in low back light, any suggestions about how i can enhance the clarity of camera shots and videos please???

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      • Anonymous
      • RxS
      • 18 Feb 2014

      AnonD-59657, 01 Feb 2014Has Sony solved the "Yellow Hue Tint" problem in ... moreWith the newest update you can manually set your white balance.

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        • Aseem
        • utR
        • 14 Feb 2014

        iam using this phone from last 2 months.It was an awesome experience.The phone is great.it has a great shape. And a better battery back up then other android phones.camera clarity in low light is stunning. Never had any concerns with loudspeaker regarding low Clarity of hearing it's good. The phone is fast too.So at the hole the phone is awesome. The only issue this phone has is its heating problem. Otherwise it's a definatily pick phone..*****

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          • AnonD-59657
          • ibc
          • 01 Feb 2014

          Has Sony solved the "Yellow Hue Tint" problem in the display?

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            • Sanyyam
            • rAT
            • 26 Jan 2014

            Exceptionally great smartphone. For best android experience, I'd recommend xperia z1 without any second thoughts!

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              • Lutho Banzi
              • 3sE
              • 25 Jan 2014

              Does the Xperia Z1 have that Smart Backlight feature that keeps the screen on while a persons eyes are on the screen?

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                • Rufas
                • XNt
                • 24 Jan 2014

                Heating is a minor problem but it cools down also faster z1 is much better that samsung note 3 which has 3 grade built quality and the z1 strong phone it reminds me of a old phone which was has strong has z1 nokia 330 but anywazz i rank 10/10 for the phone and the quality used to make this phone

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 4QS
                  • 01 Jan 2014

                  srinivasulu, 27 Dec 2013Does xperia z1 can update android kitkat version?? Plzz ans... moreNot yet. But eventually in the nearish future

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                    • srinivasulu
                    • t}t
                    • 27 Dec 2013

                    Does xperia z1 can update android kitkat version?? Plzz answer me plzzz

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                      • gajen
                      • vQ{
                      • 13 Dec 2013

                      How much time to for next 4.4 kikat update ane plz give a future of applications that moving in.memory card so plz do need full

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                        • egyptian tato
                        • fse
                        • 12 Dec 2013

                        AnonD-190524, 08 Oct 2013Hi. Can you tell me please what means demo phone? Does it ... morei use iphone since long time ago and i m thinking to change my iphone 5 with that sony z1 but i want to know about sony's complain about temprature & 4g .
                        does 4g work on sony z1?

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                          • AnonD-179247
                          • fsV
                          • 02 Dec 2013

                          AnonD-186803, 03 Oct 2013On the camera side of things, here are some shots I've take... moreAmazing pictures,true to real life with accurate colours. Performs great in low light, an improvement on the Z no doubt n that has a far better camera than most android phones.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • MFf
                            • 24 Nov 2013

                            Anonymous, 07 Oct 2013Guys please help me out whether to buy note 3 or z1Z1

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                              • AnonD-179247
                              • fsV
                              • 15 Nov 2013

                              Anonymous, 01 Oct 2013Saw it and personally i was not quite blown away like i tho... moreAbsolutely spot on, don't know y Gsmarena keeps criticising the Z camera, I ve the z with all the updated software for camera n screen n it is incredible. Takes amazing pictures for a fone, have tested it with even the Samsung s4 this tech site makes so much noise about and the picture quality is better on my z in low light n also with life like images i.e. Real n true colour rendition.

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                                • AnonD-179247
                                • fsV
                                • 15 Nov 2013

                                abhay tiwari, 21 Oct 2013Just purchased sony experia z1 worth rs. 42900. The experie... moreI have the Xperia z with all the updated software for white balance n other options that improves the screen display. The fone does get a bit hot especially when playing intense games like real racing 3 but it isn't ever too hot to hold as u claim. And d temperature Drops in no time as well. So I seriously doubt ur Z1 will give that problem with a bigger processor and hardware features. If your phone is really as Bad as u say it's best u take it back to the retailer you bought from. That's not normal at all.

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                                  • Karen
                                  • U$4
                                  • 14 Nov 2013

                                  Sallblock, 05 Oct 2013i was very disappointed witg sony ultra,i didnt say bad but... moreGive ur reviews not ur assumptions

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                                    • karen
                                    • U$4
                                    • 14 Nov 2013

                                    AnonD-199372, 24 Oct 2013i just buyed a galaxy note but battery backup is very bad.... moreS the battery backup is nit only good but best

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                                      • Karen
                                      • U$4
                                      • 14 Nov 2013

                                      AnonD-200419, 27 Oct 2013Hi , can anyone tell how sony xperia z1 after the fix ,upda... moreOver heating? Just turn off the data mode.
                                      Not getting 20 NO experience?
                                      Change the settings accordingly.
                                      R set iauto+

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                                        • AnonD-135906
                                        • utX
                                        • 05 Nov 2013

                                        AnonD-200419, 27 Oct 2013Hi , can anyone tell how sony xperia z1 after the fix ,upda... moreOnly heating problem and a terrible drop test