The phone comes equipped with a super-fast processor, best-in-class camera, waterproof and dust resistant design and a host of other innovative features, which make it one of the best smartphones in the premium segment of the market. Let us take a closer look at all the main features of this phone.
Features of Xperia Z1
Design:
The Sony Xperia Z1 boasts of a gorgeous design which offers superior build quality and comfortable handling. It has a 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm, 170 grams chassis which has been built using premium materials like shatter proof glass and aluminum. The design has also been IP58 certified for dust and water resistance, which means you'll be able to use it just about anywhere.According to Sony, the phone will be able to withstand damage from exposure to 1 meter deep water for up to 30 minutes. The only minor downside of the phone's Omnibalance design is that the glass at the front and back side is easily stained by fingerprints. Nonetheless, the overall look and build quality makes the Xperia Z1 one of the most beautifully designed and robust handsets in the market.
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Display:
The handset has a 5" TFT capacitive Triluminos touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080 X 1920 pixels, which breaks down into a pixel density count of 441 pixels-per-inch. The screen is backed up with the company's latest Bravia Mobile technologies and X-Reality for mobile engine, which optimizes the colors and graphics to deliver a superior viewing experience.Users will be able to experience sharp text, rich colors and crisp images at all times thanks to the stunning clarity of the display. Sony has also added a protective layer of Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass to prevent damage due to mishandling.
Hardware:
Inside the Sony Xperia Z1 is the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset which integrates a quad-core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz, Adreno 330 graphics processor and 2 GB of RAM. The internal memory available on the chipset is 16 GB, which can be easily topped by using an external microSD card of up to 64 GB.It is currently one of select few phones to feature the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset which offers breathtaking speeds and processing power, therefore you'll be able to multiple apps simultaneously, browse the internet, watch high-definition videos, etc. without lags or slowdowns. As far as the battery is concerned, the 3000 mAh Li-Ion unit offers up to 880 hours of stand-by time, 14 hours of talk time and up to 110 hours of music play.
Camera:
The Z1 arrives with a 20.7 MP Sony Exmor RS rear-facing camera which is the best image sensor on an Android phone till date. It comes equipped with the company's award-winning G Lens, BIONZ Mobile image processing engine, pulsed LED flash and built-in image stabilization, which allows users to capture sharp, crisp, detailed images in any environment. |
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The front-facing 2 megapixel camera is not as capable as the one of the back side, but it also captures nice self-shots and allows you to make 1080p HD video calls. The phone also offers an impressive set of software features in the camera interface, which enables users to have more control over the final output. These include Burst Mode, HDR Mode, geo-tagging, Red-eye reduction, face detection, smile shot and much more.
Software:
The Sony Xperia Z1 features Android v4.2 Jelly Bean operating system with Sony's custom user interface on top of it. Alongside the usual suite of Android apps, you'll find impressive features and applications like SenseMe, xLoud Experience, Clear Audio+, TrackID music recognition, gesture inputs, Face Unlock, Screen Mirroring, Xperia Link and much more.For additional functionality, users can download any of the third-party apps from the Google Play Store.
Availability:
The Sony Xperia Z1 is now available in the United Kingdom for free with 2-year contract deals starting from £24.50 per month. Users can also purchase the Sim-free version for £564.0. For details regarding price and availability in your region, please get in touch with your nearest Sony outlet.
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