Sony XPERIA Z1 3G Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
5", 1920 x 1080
Main Camera
20.7 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
16 GB
RAM
2 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Battery
3000 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 144.4 mm Better than 60 % of phones rated.
Width 73.9 mm Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Depth 8.5 mm Better than 73 % of phones rated.
Weight 169 g Worse than 70 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White
Body Material Aluminium, tempered glass
Protection Dustproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP55, IP58
SAR Value 0.79 W/kg
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

Design of Sony XPERIA Z1 3G has dimensions of 144.4 mm × 73.9 mm × 8.5 mm and weight of 169 g. The water resistance of the phone´s design is also worth mentioning.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" Better than 56 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1920 x 1080 pixels Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Display Format Full HD
Pixel Density 441 ppi Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 5" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA Z1 3G is 1920 x 1080 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px. If you want a perfect picture, focus on pixel density in addition to resolution. This number indicates how sharp the image will be. Best phones today have a display fineness of 450 ppi or higher, but the today´s average is around 350-400 ppi. That should be enough for you to enjoy a fine and sharp image. This model has a pixel density of 441 ppi.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Clock Speed 2.2 GHz Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 330

The processor type of the Sony XPERIA Z1 3G is Qualcomm Snapdragon 800. The number of processor cores is 4. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Sony XPERIA Z1 3G is provided with processor´s frequency of 2.2 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 330.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
RAM 2 GB Better than 55 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
User Memory 12 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 64 GB

The phone is provided with an internal memory of 16 GB. Internal storage capacity is often a key parameter, as it determines how many files, photos, apps and more your phone can store. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Fortunately, manufacturers nowadays think of all users and therefore offer phone models with different memory sizes so that everyone can choose what suits them.

In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Sony XPERIA Z1 3G has an operating memory of 2 GB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 20.7 Megapixel Better than 85 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS sensor
Lens Aperture F/2.0 Worse than 52 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) 27 mm
Digital Zoom 8x Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Burst mode, Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Timeshift burst
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
White Balance Automatic
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
Camera Features (Functions) Auto exposure, Superior Auto, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, noise reduction, motion detector
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA Z1 3G has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 20.7 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.0.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 8x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 3000 mAh Better than 69 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 550 hours Better than 81 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 840 minutes Better than 67 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 840 min
Standby: up to 550 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 40 hrs
Playback (video): up to 5.5 hrs

The battery size of Sony XPERIA Z1 3G is 3000 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 550 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Sony XPERIA Z1 3G it is 840 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Sony XPERIA Z1 3G supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, PXP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

The NFC function will please all fans of contactless mobile payments. In addition, you can also use function in the context of connectivity, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in restaurants. Bluetooth 4.0 makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, apt-X
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, WebM
FEATURES Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, PlayStation certified, sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, Face Unlock, xLOUD technology, SensMe technology, intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, HD Voice, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, OptiContrast panel, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine
OTHERS Sony XPERIA Z1 3G
Included Accessories Data cable, power adapter
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IP55, IP58

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