Sony Xperia Z1 review, not just the camera and water-proof design

As the success or Xperia Z and due to the enormous explosion to the public, Sony Xperia Z1 is bound to be a smartphone capable of catching eyebrows and worth of taking a plunge. So what exactly does this smartphone to sport to stand out among a galaxy of brilliant devices displayed at IFA 2013?

Design

Xperia Z1 of course looks much appealing no matter in what aspect. Like other siblings of the same family, Xperia Z1 is constructed with full glass both in front and back. There is a prominent metal round power button and SIM card slot in the right side of the phone, while thee micro SD card slot and USB port lie in the left side. The Sony Logo can be seen above the display and the back shell. The G camera of Xperia Z1 is also clearly identified as 20.7MP, below which is a LED flash. The bezel of Xperia Z1 is cut from a full plate of metal, giving a good sense of grip.

Xperia Z1 has the same size as Xperia Z, but appears slightly thicker. Despite the same large screen of 5 inchers like Galaxy S4, Z1 seems longer and wider, and it is not a problem to fit in the pocket of jeans. As Xperia Z, Z1 also sports impressively water-proof shell, certified to IP55/IP58. The earphone jack can resist water itself and the whole device can stay below water 1.5m for 30 minutes.

 

Display

Xperia Z1 is packed with a 1080p touch screen, enhanced by the Triluminous and X-Reality technology, giving brighter colors, deeper contrast and more impressive picture quality.

 

Camera

The major bump between Xperia Z and Xperia Z1 is definitely the 20.7MP camera from the 13MP camera. The 1/2.3 sensor is larger than that of most common smartphones, much similar to Galaxy S4 zoom. You can perceive the big contrast from the following figures, 1/3.2 inch for IPhone 5, 1/3 inche for HTC One and the biggest one, 1/1.5 inch for Lumia 1020.

 

Gorgeous cases

Actually, there are already a slew of gorgeous cases for Xperia Z1 available in the market. These fashionable leather covers are not only ready to protect the device but add extra to this attractive device.