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The Sony Xperia Z1 is a high-end
produced by . The Z1, at that point known by the
"Honami", was unveiled during a press conference in
2013 on 4 September 2013. The phone was released in China on 15 September 2013, in the UK on 20 September 2013, and entered more markets in October 2013. On 13 January 2014, the Sony Xperia Z1s, a modified version of the Sony Xperia Z1 exclusive to , was released in the United States.
Like its predecessor, the , the Xperia Z1 is waterproof and dustproof, and has an
of IP55 and IP58. The key highlight of the Z1 is the 20.7
camera, paired with Sony's in-house G lens and its image processing algorithm called . The phone also comes with Sony's new camera user interface, dedicated
and has an aluminium and glass
Sony Xperia Z1 retail box
The Sony Xperia Z1's design is "Omni-Balance", according to Sony, which is focused on creating balance and symmetry in all directions. Xperia Z1 has subtly rounded edges and smooth, reflective surfaces on all sides, which are held together by a skeleton frame made from aluminium. The phone features tempered glass, which is Sony's own and they claim is even tougher than , front and back, covered by shatterproof film on front and back. The aluminium power button is placed on the right side of the device. A dedicated hardware shutter key for easy access to camera is provided on the lower right side. The location is said to make operation easier. The metallic look and positioning of the power button is inspired by luxury watch crown design. Easy access to external memory card and sim card slots are provided. The sim card can be removed easily with bare hands. The phone is available in three colours: black, white, and purple. The Xperia Z1 is thicker (8.5mm) and heavier (169g) and has thicker screen bezels than the , even though the two phones share the same screen size. Sony said that the frame had to be enlarged due to the larger than average camera
The camera sensor size is 1/2.3" same as commonly are used in . The phone is certified waterproof to 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes. The Z1 is dust resistant with an IP rating of 55 and 58. Unlike the Xperia Z, the Xperia Z1 doesn't have a flap covering its headphone jack, but maintains its waterproofing, a move welcomed by many due to the waterproofing warranty on the Sony Xperia Z being reliant on all ports being sealed. Additional less obvious connectivity includes support for
allowing for the connection of external USB devices as well as support for
output connection. The Xperia Z1 comes with 2GB of
and 's quad-core
800 processor clocked at 2.15 GHz. It also contains a 5.0 inch
and its X-Reality Engine for better image and video viewing, the displays resolution is
with 441 pixels per inch. The Sony Xperia Z1 has a 3000mAh battery.
The Xperia Z1 was initially shipped with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sony's custom launcher on top. Some notable additions to the software include Sony's Media applications – , Album and Videos.
is also a core feature of the device, allowing 'one touch' to mirror what is on the smartphone to compatible TVs or play music on a NFC wireless speaker. Additionally, the device includes a battery stamina mode which increases the phone's standby time up to 4 times. Several Google applications (such as Google Chrome, Google Play, Google search (with voice), Google Maps and Google Talk) already come preloaded. Sony also radically changed its camera user- it added new features, such as TimeShift and
As of firmware update .290 the bootloader can officially be unlocked without losing camera functionality.
On 28 January 2014 Sony began the roll out of firmware update .136, in addition to bug fixes Sony included the White Balance feature which allows the user to customize the white balance of their display.
On 7 November 2013, Sony Mobile announced via their blog that the Xperia Z1 would receive the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update in December. It also announced that the Android 4.4 update will eventually be released for the Xperia Z1.
On 19 March 2014, the Xperia Z1 received the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) update.
On 27 June 2014, the Xperia Z1 received the Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) update, which corrected various bugs introduced in the previous Android 4.4.2 update.
On 18 November 2014, the Xperia Z1 (And other Xperia devices) got an update that removed the "What's new" application when swiping up, because of user complaints.
As of November 2014, Sony has announced that an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop is in the works and will be released in early 2015.
Xperia Z1 camera modes
With a focus on camera, Xperia Z1 also introduces many new camera apps.
Social live, developed in cooperation with , allows users to broadcast their video live via Facebook and gets comments from their friends in real time.
Info-eye instantly gives information about the objects captured by Xperia Z1's camera.
Timeshift-burst captures 61 frames within 2 seconds, starting before the shutter button is pressed, allowing users to select the best picture. But shooting in 1080p resolution.
AR Effect switches camera to
Effect mode and adds some fun animations to pictures.
Creative Effect gives options for various photographic toning effects.
Sweep Panorama takes panoramic views of almost 270 degrees viewing perspective.
AR Fun (Added in recent update) allows user to fire projectiles at targets using
effect. (Not shown)
Time Lapse (Added in recent update) allows user to make a time lapse video, with extensive settings. (Not shown)
Background defocus (Added in recent update) allows user to make a DSLR like picture with background blur. (Not shown)
Further information: , , , and
Carriers/regions
UMTS bands
C6902/L39h
PY7PM-0500
This model contains the MSM8274 chipset instead of the MSM8974
PY7PM-0450
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20
PY7PM-0460
North America
1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17
C6916 (Z1s)
PY7PM-0590
This model has a plastic edge as request from T-Mobile to boost
speeds and reception. The notification LED is moved from the earpiece to a small hole next to the front light sensor. The rear Sony logo is replaced with "Xperia" and the Xperia logo is replaced with T-Mobile branding. A front and rear plastic film is pre-applied to prevent scratches on the glass. The Z1s is only available in black, and 32GB internal storage. It is also noted that the headphone jack has been moved along the top edge.
PY7PM-0650
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20
This model is identical to C6903 but also supports
PY7PM-0470
1, 2, 4, 5
1, 3, 11, 18
PY7PM-0440
1, 5, 6, 19
1, 3, 19, 21
domestic : 34, 39
roaming only : 1, 2, 5
domestic: 38, 39, 40, 41
roaming only: 3, 7
All variants support four 2G GSM bands 850/900/ and five 3G UMTS band 850/900/00 (except SO-01F model).
A .co.uk review liked the sleek, waterproof design, powerful core and sharp, bright screen. A
review by Dave Oliver thought the phone felt heavy but liked the screen, sharp image and covered expansion slot covers.
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Preceded by
Sony Xperia Z1
Succeeded by
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