Sony Xperia Z1

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Brand: Sony Category: Mobiles Release Status: Available. Released 01-09-2013 Platform / OS: Android 15 / Android 16
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  • Processor Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
  • RAM 2 GB
  • RAM 16 GB
  • Display TFT, 5.0 inches
  • Camera 20.7 mega pixels
  • System / OS Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to v4.4.4 (KitKat)

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Key specs at a glance

Sony Xperia Z1: At a Glance

Sony Xperia Z1 has a TFT display, the Octa-core 4nm Flagship Chipset chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a 3300 mAh battery.

Release Status Available. Released 01-09-2013
RAM & Storage 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0
Operating System Android 15 / Android 16
Selfie Camera 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
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Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Dimensions & Weight 162.0 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm | 195 g (6.88 oz)
Display TFT, 5.0 inches - TFT
Processor (SoC) Octa-core 4nm Flagship Chipset
Rear Camera 50 MP (wide) OIS + 12 MP (ultrawide)
Battery & Charging 3300 mAh

Specs

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Network

Network: 0 of 6 specifications specified
Technology Not specified
2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 Not specified
3G Network Not specified
4G Network Not specified
5G Network Not specified
Speed Not specified

LAUNCH

LAUNCH: 2 of 2 specifications specified
Announced September, 2013
Status Available. Released 01-09-2013

BODY

BODY: 3 of 5 specifications specified
Dimensions 162.0 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm
Weight 195 g (6.88 oz)
Build IP58 certified - dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Not specified
Water Resistant Not specified

Display

Display: 3 of 4 specifications specified
Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) TFT
Size TFT, 5.0 inches
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Not specified

PLATFORM

PLATFORM: 4 of 4 specifications specified
Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 15 / Android 16
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Octa-core 4nm Flagship Chipset
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (High-Performance Cores + Efficiency Cores)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno / Mali GPU

MEMORY

MEMORY: 2 of 2 specifications specified
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. Yes, microSD, up to 64 GB
Internal 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0

MAIN CAMERA

MAIN CAMERA: 1 of 3 specifications specified
Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 50 MP (wide) OIS + 12 MP (ultrawide)
Camera Features Not specified
Video Not specified

SELFIE CAMERA

SELFIE CAMERA: 1 of 3 specifications specified
Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
Features Not specified
Video Not specified

SOUND

SOUND: 0 of 2 specifications specified
Loudspeaker Not specified
3.5mm jack Not specified

COMMS

COMMS: 0 of 7 specifications specified
WLAN Not specified
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. Not specified
Positioning Not specified
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Not specified
Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. Not specified
Radio Not specified
USB Not specified

Features

Features: 0 of 1 specifications specified
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Not specified

BATTERY

BATTERY: 2 of 4 specifications specified
Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. Li-Po / Si-C non-removable
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 3300 mAh
Placement Not specified
Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. Not specified

MISC

MISC: 3 of 5 specifications specified
Colors Black, White, Purple
Model C6903, C6906, C6943
SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. Not specified
SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. Not specified
Price $489.00

TESTS

TESTS: 0 of 4 specifications specified
Performance Not specified
Display Not specified
Loudspeaker Not specified
Battery (new) Not specified
Lab & Spec Evaluation

Our Rating

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  • Design 9.0 / 10
  • Display 10.0 / 10
  • Performance 9.0 / 10
  • Camera 9.0 / 10
  • Battery 9.0 / 10

The same quality and performance as our compact digital cameras. The same screen technology as our high-end BRAVIA® TVs. Crafted into an elegant and waterproof* smartphone. With Sony Xperia Z1, you truly get to discover the best of Sony for the best of you.
The Sony Xperia Z1 gives you the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones.

The Xperia Z1 features an amazing camera that delivers results that are nothing less than stellar. Have a look at some of the beautiful images taken with Sony Xperia Z1.

Pair your Sony Xperia Z1 with a selection of more than 100 premium and innovative accessories, all easily connected with just one touch, and say bye-bye to the days when cables cluttered your living room.

Building upon the rich history of Sony’s craftsmanship, Xperia Z1 has been carefully crafted using only the most premium materials. Both the front and back are made of durable tempered glass, reflecting the world around you. The innovative one-piece aluminium frame is designed without breaks, creating a completely seamless expression. And following Sony’s unique design principles, this smartphone offers balance and symmetry in all directions, so no matter how you’re holding it the feeling is always the same.

Combine your Xperia Z1 with the smart Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 and enjoy a truly smooth connection. Place your Xperia Z1 in the dock, and the magnet steers the phone’s cleverly designed charging port to the dock’s connector. Thanks to magnetic pins, you don’t need to fiddle with any ports in order to charge. And while your phone is charging you can check and write messages, or why not enjoy a movie – all from a comfortable viewing angle.

The Sony Xperia Z1 has an impressive IP55/IP58 rating, which makes this slim and sleek smartphone both waterproof(1) and resistant to the tiniest dust particles.

Built with the latest Sony BRAVIA® technologies optimised for mobile, Xperia Z1 comes with the most amazing viewing experience. The large, high-resolution 5(12.7 cm) Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile with X-Reality for mobile picture engine comes with a 1920 x 1080 progressive scan, for incredibly crisp pictures free of jagged edges. Paired with a pixel density of 174 pixels per cm, you get pictures on your camera phone that are razor sharp and incredibly bright. And since this compact digital camera comes with a Full HD display, it’s optimised to give you the best viewing experience when reliving every capture.

Sharper. Clearer. Brighter. That’s what Sony’s compact digital cameras give you. And with Xperia Z1, we have created a great camera phone built with the very same components, packaged into a 8.5 mm slim smartphone. It combines a large 1/2.3” 20.7 MP Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, Sony’s award-winning G Lens and intelligent BIONZ™ for mobile image processing engine. This unique combination gives you images that are delivered with a superior sharpness, clarity and brightness – always.

We’ve matched the latest Sony software with the all-new, ultra-powerful Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor. This advanced Quad-core processor is 75% faster than S4 Pro and gives you maximum power and speed with outstanding battery time – run multiple apps simultaneously, surf the web with little loading time, and stream videos without a break. The Snapdragon 800 processor is asynchronous, which means each core is powered independently. So you get the precise amount of power when you need it, without wasting power when you don’t.

Sony Xperia Z1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What processor and storage options does the Sony Xperia Z1 have?

The Sony Xperia Z1 is powered by the Octa-core 4nm Flagship Chipset chipset with an Octa-core (High-Performance Cores + Efficiency Cores) CPU and Adreno / Mali GPU GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0.

What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Sony Xperia Z1?

The Sony Xperia Z1 comes with a 3300 mAh battery (Li-Po / Si-C non-removable).

How good is the Sony Xperia Z1 camera setup?

On the rear, the Sony Xperia Z1 features 50 MP (wide) OIS + 12 MP (ultrawide). For selfies, it includes a 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide) front camera.

What is the price and release status of the Sony Xperia Z1?

The estimated retail price of the Sony Xperia Z1 is around $489. Market status: Available. Released 01-09-2013. Available colorways include Black, White, Purple.

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