Even though the Sony Xperia Z1 smartphone has been released five months ago, it still does prove to be a worthy competitor on the market today. Being one of the most reliable and enduring phones, the smart device is waterproof and dust resistant, with its the true gem being the astounding camera.
Design & Specifications
The Sony Xperia Z1 is not that different than its predecessor the Xperia Z when it comes to design, but it is a worthy successor when it comes to specifications. The size of the phone is 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm, holding a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset and a 2.2GHz Kriat 400 Quad-Core processor. The GPU of the phone is Adreno 330 giving the device a chance to compete at the portable gaming market as well. The bigger battery of the phone makes it 24 grams heavier than its predecessor, giving the smart device an overall weight of 170 grams.
Display & Sound
The Sony Xperia Z1 features a 5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display with a high pixel density of 441 ppi. As the device features screen technology Sony uses in their Bravia TVs such as Triluminos display and the X-Reality engine, the color intensity and brightness of the screen are perfect regardless of the environmental light factors. However, as the viewing angles are not that great, the overall picture quality of the device is not as good as the one offered by the Xperia Z1 competitors. The sound quality is not as good, mainly because of the waterproof membranes the phone has, but it is acceptable.
Battery Life
Having a 3000 mAh Li-Ion battery, the Sony Xperia Z1 sustains about 10 and a half hours of talk time. As the display seems to require quite a lot of energy, the battery life of the device is not that good when it comes to browsing and playing 3D games. Internet surfing drains the battery for a little less than 7 hours, while gaming does the same for just 3 and a half hours.
The Sony Xperia Z1 Camera
The Sony Xperia Z1 once again proves that Sony is capable of achieving perfect symbiosis between camera software and hardware. The featured 20.7 MP camera with a Exmor Rs, CMOS sensor, offers photos with amazing quality and the software provides certain options that every photography enthusiast would be happy to have on their phone.
Overall
The Sony Xperia Z1 may not be the best phone when it comes to specifications, display and battery life, but it does prove to be a worthy competitor on the market even five months after its release. Having a waterproofing protection, elegant and sleek design and an amazing camera, the smart device will definitely help you capture every moment, despite the weather or environment conditions.