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But who can blame them? At a time where smartphones are essentially big rectangular slabs of metal and plastic, it’s getting trickier for smartphone firms to stick out from the masses. Sony’s new mid-range Xperia XZ1 joins this pack of showoffs, with a 3D...
Stunning display, Performance as good as 2017's other flagships...
Pricey, Gimmicky 3D-scanning tech, Mediocre battery life...
Sony’s Xperia XZ1 brings 3D image scanning to smartphones, but is it worth your cash...
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Sony have had a mixed reaction to their phones. The design has changed very little since the launch of the Xperia Z, and even with a high megapixel numbers in their camera, some people have had varied results.In comes the Xperia XZ1, which takes the bes...
Whilst on paper the XZ1 has a lower capacity battery and a lower megapixel camera verses the phone is was replacing, the updated networking speeds and thinner design make up for some of the spec changes. Let's face it, a 19 megapixel camera is hardly some...
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The Sony Xperia XZ1 is one of the three flagship offerings from Japanese tech giant Sony Mobile for 2017. Launched late last year, the smartphone features a sleek aluminum unibody design, 5.2-inch FHD HDR display, a 19-megapixel main camera and a 13 megap...
To sum it up, I was very impressed with the Sony Xperia XZ1. It's a premium device that has been carefully crafted to give the best and most immersive experience to users. Both hardware and software meld seamlessly for a smartphone that performs flawlessl...
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The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a premium smartphone that surprised consumers with its stylish build, powerful internal specs, and impressive cameras. Not only that, but it also touts the latest Android 8.0 Oreo OS. The question is, if the Xperia XZ1 truly merits...
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While most phones have opted a dual rear camera setting, Sony is still quite stubborn in staying with its single 19-megapixels rear camera, and a 13-megapixel front camera. Curiously as well, it's a lower resolution than the previous generation of 23-mega...
Sony hasn't really changed much in the XZ1 compared to its other XZ line up. Seriously, they can do much better. They could be saving the major changes into a future major release. As for the XZ1, it is a solid phone, but doesn't differentiate much from i...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2019-12-03 08:58:10
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Given the number of smartphones fighting for attention – just look at the rest of this month's reviews section – it takes a lot to make a phone stand out. And the Sony Xperia XZ1 does that: what other phone supports 3D image scanning? Whether it's genuine...
"The problem is that at $759 it's similarly priced to the OnePlus 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S8. "...
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Owning a phone is a necessity. Most of modern life is conducted through our phones and without them we would be lost. It goes without saying, that having a flagship phone is beneficial for a variety of reasons. When someone purchases a flagship phone, the...
The Sony Xperia XZ1 can be called a standard 2017 flagship phone. It does what it should really well but has nothing to set it apart from the competition...
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As a long-time user of Sony Xperia I took the opportunity to take a look at the new Sony Xperia XZ1 which has just hit the market in New Zealand. The Xperia XZ1 is the first Xperia phone to ship with Android 8.0 Oreo, and the first Android phone outside t...
I really like the XZ1 as a good all round phone. It's a great device with good battery life, good camera and a good set of features. While the faster CPU does make the phone noticeably snappier and the camera does take better phones, it's not an evolutio...
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Unveiled at IFA a couple months ago, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is packed with a premium build, powerful internals and cameras, and the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. If you haven't read our written review for it yet, you may watch our video review down below!Sony Xpe...
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Sony's latest premium flagship device is another strong showing in the camera department, but is there enough here for Sony to convert users over from other premium brands?This time on All Hands on Tech, we review the Sony Xperia XZ1, the Japanese compan...
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Earlier this year, Sony announced two new Xperia flagship devices that would join the award-winning XZ Premium, the Sony Xperia XZ1 and the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact. While the smallest of the flagship family might not even be paying a visit to our shores...
The Sony Xperia XZ1 may look like a little dated compared to other flagship devices in the market, but its performance is definitely on par. It's got enough oomph for heavier users and, while it doesn't rock an edge-to-edge display, it offers a great mult...
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Please understand that if you were to use Sony's Xperia XZ1, you would most likely be completely satisfied by your experience.It's an attractive, sturdy, powerful machine, that is more than proficient at accomplishing almost any task you ask of it. Not to...
Great audio for a mobile device, Near-stock Android on a premium-tier flagship device, It's a Sony smartphone with a functioning fingerprint sensor...
Boring display that's nothing special, A design that's showing its age, 3D Creator feature that doesn't shine...
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Sony unveiled their latest premium smartphone for the second half of the year, the Sony Xperia XZ1, at the IFA 2017 in Berlin a couple of months ago. It's a solid Android phone with a premium build, powerful internals and cameras, and the latest Android...
Sony is playing it safe with the release of the Xperia XZ1. It sports the same old design and feels like a toned-down version of the Xperia XZ Premium. However, it was able to deliver the essentials that most people are looking for in a flagship smartphon...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Smartphones are beginning to put a lot of faith in unique gimmicks in a frenzied effort to stand out from the crowd. Case in point: HTC's squeezy phone -- the U11 -- was equipped with pressure-sensitive sides for quick-la...
Stunning display, Performance as good as 2017's other flagships...
Pricey, Gimmicky 3Dscanning tech, Mediocre battery life...
Aside from the 3D-imaging gimmicks, the XZ1 is still a top-class smartphone, with bang-up-to-date internals; a bright, clear display; and a design befitting of 2017's other swish-looking handsets. But you can't escape its towering price tag...
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The Xperia XZ1 is similar to Sony's earlier 2017 flagship, the Xperia XZ Premium. It has the same, excellent camera that can shoot super slow motion videos at an impressive 960 frames per second. It has almost everything you'd want in a smartphone, and in...
Excellent performance, IP68 water-resistant, Latest Android 8.0 Oreo software, Super slow motion video is fun...
Aging design, Expensive, Camera output should be better...
Yes. You get good performance, a capable camera with fun features, daylong battery life, and a good display. It's a little too expensive for what it offers though, and there's easily better competition. Buy it if you really love taking slow motion videos...
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Sony's IFA 2017 press conference saw the Japanese corporation introduce two new Xperia additions to its fold: the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact. With the Xperia XZ1, the phone sports the most up-to-date hardware on the current market, and yet, it still has...
Slim form factor, Light, Impressive battery life, Main camera takes decent outdoor shots, Full HD display with HDR support...
Display still not bezel-less, White balance is a bit warm...
Priced at RM2,999, it's quite clear that Sony wanted the Xperia XZ1 to be a new model altogether, and not a replacement for its XZ Premium.There's a lot to love about the XZ1. Like the XZ Premium, it's loaded with the latest hardware and display technolog...
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When the Sony Xperia XZ Premium landed in our offices, we was certainly intrigued by it. Here was Sony's latest flagship phone with some great camera features, a beefy processor, and one heck of a flashy screen. But then at IFA 2017 this year, Sony unveil...
Great camera, Strong battery life, Android 8.0 is super slick...
Aging design, Fiddly SIM tray, Only FHD display...
The Xperia XZ1 offers some great software bumps in the form of the latest version of Android and its interesting 3D Creator app, and is a good alternative to its bigger cousin the Xperia XZ Premium...
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The Sony Xperia XZ1 is the latest flagship phone from the firm, but you'd be hard pressed to tell that at first glance.That's because Sony has once again indulged its seemingly irrepressible passion for its omnibalance design, which has changed only insub...
Dust- and water-resistant, HDR display great for video, First phone with Android 8 Oreo...
Dated and bezel-heavy design, Camera not as good as rivals, High price, yet 'only' Full HD display...
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is just as solid, and just as frustrating, as its recent predecessors. Sony has made another flagship smartphone that gets the core elements right – display, camera, battery, power – but none really excel...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2019-12-03 08:58:13
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SONY REVEALED its latest top-end handset, the Sony Xperia XZ1, at the IFA tech conference in Berlin last month, touting the flagship as a smartphone with a camera like no other. This is because the handset boasts 3D scanning capabilities linked with socia...
Sleek design, super light, brilliantly vibrant screen, good camera with fun, unique features, excellent general performance, great price...
Only incremental updates over the Xperia XZ, battery life not as good as promised, Rating:...
Although an incremental update, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is the best Android phone right now right now for the price...
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Given the smartphone saturation in the current market, making a phone stand out is something of a tall order, and it can culminate in some questionable design decisions. HTC attempted it with the U11 's squeezable frame, which added very little to what wa...
That's not to say you shouldn't buy a Sony Xperia XZ1, though. It's a fine specimen, with a superb screen, a decent camera in most conditions, lovely design and weatherproofing, as well as a superfast processor. All of this makes it a strong competitor to...
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Within a few weeks we've got new phones from Sony and Apple but which one should you buy? Here we take a look at the Xperia XZ1 vs iPhone 8 including price, design and specs. We haven't seen the iPhone 8 models in the flesh yet so we're comparing these p...
If you haven't decided based on price or operating system, this is quite a tricky choice. While the Xperia XZ1 offers HDR and 960fps slo-mo video, the iPhone 8 has wireless charging and the option of dual camera. It's too close to call really, but audioph...
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Just in today Sony Malaysia has officially launched the flagship of the year – Sony Xperia XZ1 which has mass marketed in Malaysian market with power from the Snapdragon 835, 4GB RAM for a price tag at RM2999. Let's have a quick glance on the hardware fir...
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mobilephones.com Updated:
2019-12-03 08:58:14
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Sony Xperia XZ1 review highlights one of the first smartphones to be released with Google's new Android O operating system. The new Sony Xperia XZ1 will also put the 3D Creator app into the ha...
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Sony is about to release its newest smartphones from the Xperia series: the Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact. If you've been wanting to get a new smartphone and are not sure which of this two models will be the better fit for you, here are the main diff...
With a similar performance level available on both phones, Sony makes it clear that XZ1's strong advantage is the screen size and 1080p, HDR compliant display. Is it worth £100 difference in price?If you regularly use your phone to watch movies or play hi...
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Sony is about to release its newest smartphone from the Xperia series: the Xperia XZ1. Coming just a year after the Xperia XZ (released last September), the XZ1 is set to be a better and stronger version of the previous model. We've already reviewed the X...
Sony's Xperia XZ1 is closer to the XZ Premium than it is to the XZ. It offers a lot more power and will provide better performance, but it is also a lot more expensive than the XZ's current price. If you're looking to buy a new phone, we'd recommend payin...
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We'll be frank: we had initially wanted to do the hands-on with Sony's two new Xperia XZ1 flagships a little earlier, but given the frequency of media members that were at the floor that day, we decided it would be best to wait it out for a while, just so...
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If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? That age-old question now has a 2017 equivalent: if there's no 4K HDR content for your phone, does having a 4K HDR screen even matter?Sony's Xperia XZ Premium was first past the post with these two desi...
Let's be honest: unless you've been paying attention very, very carefully over the past four years, you'd struggle to tell the XZ1 apart from any of the multitude of Xperia phones that came before it.Sure, the hardware has improved. HDR video on something...
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Sony has officially taken the wraps off of two new phones here in IFA, Berlin. Both the XZ1 and the XZ1 Compact feel like toned-down versions of Sony's newest flagship smartphone, sporting similar hardware and camera tricks sans the 4K display. Unfortunat...
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Love using your smartphone to take photos? The Sony Xperia XZ1 is the phone for you. The 19MP rear camera and 13MP front camera take great shots even in low-light, in part thanks to the intelligent-auto mode that identifies your surroundings and the type...
Camera has a manual mode that allows you the adjust shutter speed, exposure and focus yourself, 3D Creator is a fun feature that lets you scan an object or face with the camera and then and turn it into a 3D avatar this avatar can be shared on social medi...
Display suffers from fingerprint marks and glare in bright light, The battery life isn't as long as other flagship handsets on the market, Only water resistant, can't withstand being submerged in the water...
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a great smartphone if you love photography. It has a good camera that copes well in all lights and gives you as little or as much control over the settings as you'd like. It's not the fastest handset, nor does it have the longest la...
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If a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? That age-old question now has a 2017 equivalent: if there's no 4K HDR content for your phone, does having a 4K HDR screen even matter?Sony's Xperia XZ Premium was first past the post with these two desi...
Brings HDR to Full HD for the first time, Delivers performance you'd expect, Android Oreo out of the box...
Same design we've seen for years, 3D scanning is a gimmick, Camera has familiar processing issues...
Let's be honest: unless you've been paying attention very, very carefully over the past four years, you'd struggle to tell the XZ1 apart from any of the multitude of Xperia phones that came before it. Sure, the hardware has improved. HDR video on somethi...
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Sony announced three new smartphones at consumer electronics show IFA, including two flagship devices that will "complement" the spec-stacked Xperia XZ Premium that launched at the beginning of the year, rather than replace it. The Xperia XZ1 succeeds th...
The Sony Xperia XZ1 refines the design of the Xperia XZ and XZs to deliver a more seamless finish that's not only nice enough to look at, but nice and solid to hold too. The design isn't as exciting as some of the rival flagship smartphones out there, but...
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Sony Xperia XZ1 release date: September 2017 Sony Xperia XZ1 price: £TBC Sony's high-end phones appear thick and fast, and even though the Xperia XZ1 isn't a replacement for the disappointing Xperia XZ Premium, it does take some of the biggest features...
Sony tends to use its heritage as an iconic brand to differentiate itself from the smartphone competition, and in lots of ways this is true here. But it could do so much more.There's a lot to like with the Xperia XZ1. I appreciate the way it's built and I...
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IFA 2017 means new gadgets and you can rely on Sony to bring a fair few to the party. This year is no exception and there are three new Xperia phones to tempt you with. Here's our Sony Xperia XZ1 hands-on review. Since ditching its conventional naming sy...
The Sony naming system continues to baffle but our first impressions of the Xperia XZ1 are mixed. On the one hand, it's a solid phone with decent specs and could suit those unable to afford flagship level. However, there's little to get excited about here...
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It's been some time since a premium Sony flagship phone has made its way to Canadian shores, but with the new Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact devices, Sony might be setting itself up for a comeback.Both devices feature modern, beefy internal specs that...
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Which smartphone boasts the best optics, for snapping photos and home movies on the go? We've tested and reviewed a huge number of mobile phone cameras in 2018. From great-value budget shooters to advanced premium mobile cameras, which come 4K Ultra HD re...
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You hear the sentiment often these days that most smartphones look too similar. But you'd never mistake Sony's newest range-topping Xperia XZ1 for anything else on the market. Sony has picked up right where it left off with 2016's Xperia XZ family, eschew...
Powerful processo, Headphone jac, Already offers Android 8.0 Ore, 3D Creator is fun...
No fingerprint sensor in U.S. mode, Dated desig, Middling battery life compared to leading flagships...
There's no Android flagship quite like Sony's latest, but in this case, that's not a particularly good thing. You must acknowledge the Xperia's processing prowess and Oreo support, but aside from that, the competition simply offers more.The Samsung Galaxy...
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Family Matters. The XZ1 is the successor to the Sony XZ, Sony's initial high-end smartphone. As such, it seems to have inherited the latter's bias for incorporating some flaws. Nevertheless, the XZ1 is truly a member of the high-end squad...
modern and fast SoC, up-to-date operating system, stereo speakers, bright high-resolution display, fingerprint reader, IP65/68 certified, Bluetooth 5.0, DLNA, wide variety of supported cellular bands...
wide bezels, poor stamina, no dual SIM, camera could be more sensitive to light...
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The Sony Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are siblings, but not equals. This newest pair of Android phones from Sony still look like Xperia devices from the past, but with today's specs, such as Snapdragon 835 processors, 4GB of RAM, and 19-megapixel cameras. T...
Snappy performance, Solid build quality, A headphone jack, Video stabilization is on point...
Dull, low-res display, Android 8.0 would look better with even less of Sony's skin, No fingerprint sensors, Huge bezels...
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The XZ1 follows on from the Sony XZ Premium, but is designed to sit alongside it as a separate offering, rather than replace it. It's one of the first Android phones in the world to use the new Oreo operating system. In terms of appealing specifications...
Overall, the camera on board the XZ1 is a little underwhelming considering its provenance. That said, it has some very useful settings which work very well - which give it an extra slice of appeal.While the camera performs well in good light, prod...
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My first Android smartphone was a collaboration between Sony and Ericsson dubbed the Xperia Mini Pro, and it was a fantastic device back in the day. The smartphone brought the goodness of a full-sized QWERTY keyboard to the Android platform when the entir...
Sturdy design, Good performer, Front-firing speakers and Hi-res audio support, Android Oreo out-of-the-box...
Looks archaic in comparison to other flagships, No dual-cameras on the back, Heating issues, Photos by Raj Rout...
The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a solid flagship which gets most of the core elements right. The handset ships with a stunning HDR ready display, comes with front-firing speakers which offer undeniably crisp sound, has the fastest mobile processor and offers decen...
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The Sony Xperia XZ1 is Sony's current flagship smartphone. The camera on the rear has a 19 million pixel 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS for mobile memory-stacked sensor. It is joined by a 25mm (equivalent) f2.0 Sony G lens.Other interesting camera related specs in...
Sony is one of the key players when it comes to “real” cameras, so it's no surprise to see some of its key technologies making its way onto the likes of the Xperia XZ1.The design of the phone itself is simple yet sleek, with an overall look which is quite...
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While other companies have adopted Quad HD displays, dual cameras, and close to bezel-less designs, Sony is sticking to its guns and continues to create smartphones the way it sees fit. Can Sony's latest, the Xperia XZ1, compete with other flagships while...
Solid metal build quality, Vibrant IPS LCD display, 3D creator app works well, MicroSD expansion, Hi-Res audio support, Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, Front-facing stereo speakers...
Design looks outdated, No fingerprint sensor in the U.S, Camera lacks dynamic range and is weak in low light, Sony's UI skin doesn't mesh with Oreo...
The Sony Xperia XZ1 has some interesting aspects going for it such as the 3D creator and Android Oreo out of the box but when you boil it all down it's just more of the same from Sony. Fans of Sony's design and hardware will enjoy the XZ1 but for everyone...
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Sony's camera sensors are known far and wide for their quality, and Sony is constantly innovating in the camera space to keep wearing the mobile camera sensor crown. This year we saw a brand new innovation from Sony: a camera sensor that stacks three laye...
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What are the feelings that rush through your head when you touch something dear to you – an object that moves you emotionally? Excitement, joy, awe, and inspiration all come to mind, but the Japanese have a term dedicated specifically to that kind of mult...
Solid, waterproof, classy design, Fast and responsive UI, HDRcapable display with good outdoor visibility, Predictive Capture camera feature is nice having, First with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, Can shoot dramatic 960fps videos...
Stereo speakers not as good as expected, No fingerprint scanner on the US model, Camera lags behind competitors in low light, Not sold on any US carrier...
After taking an in-depth look at the Sony Xperia XZ1, it is time to throw its price into the equation. Right now, the figure stands at $650, meaning that Sony's flagship is cheaper than the popular Galaxy S8 and iPhone 8, but more expensive than worthy co...
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Sony's latest and greatest is now available in many countries around the world, and here you can find out whether or not it's worth your hard earned money. This year has brought some absolutely amazing phones with new form factors, upgraded horsepower, an...
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Fall 2017's Sony Xperia XZ1 fits the Xperia without a doubt, looking very similar to what we've seen from the company in the last few refresh cycles, but featuring Fall 2017 specs as you would hope to expect. In fact it sports the same top-of-the-line cam...
Top-tier performance, Comfortable design, IP68 water and dust resistant, Front-facing stereo speakers, Excellent audio output quality, 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD and LDAC support, HDR video playback support in popular apps, The first to...
Old-looking design language, Display has lots of motion trailing, Low light camera performance could be better, Autofocus is buggy at times in the viewfinder, No fingerprint scanning in the US...
While it's not a knock-down drag-out of a win, Sony has assembled an absolutely phenomenal phone that competes with the best of them in almost every way. While the design certainly won't turn heads, and the screen could be a bit better, every other aspect...
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The Xperia XZ1 is a high-end handset from Sony that crams top specs into a metal and glass chassis. Media features are its strengths, but there are some surprising gifts under its aluminum hood. Read on to find out what they are.Much like Apple, Sony hasn...
The Xperia XZ1 from Sony is a nice phone, but it falls well short of being a great phone. The build quality and materials are excellenmt, and yet Sony gimped the XZ1 with its dated design language. People want more screen than bezel on their phones these...
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We've seen it all before, yet our interest is still piqued.Sony's Xperia XZ1 once again offers lustworthy design and hardware quality that focuses on style rather than ergonomics and screen-to-body ratios, and it absolutely works. With top-tier specs, the...
Unique design, Great build quality, Strong battery life, Clean software and excellent performance, Dual speakers...
Average screen quality, Poor screen to body ratio, Camera quality doesn't match price, Expensive for what you get, No fingerprint sensor in the U.S...
Once again, Sony has made a phone that appeals to your heart rather than your brain. Looking at it, holding it in your hands and using it every day, you'll love so many aspects of the Xperia XZ1. But then you realize what it costs and what you can get els...
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Sony's Xperia XZ1, is the company's latest flagship smartphone. The phone was initially unveiled at IFA 2017, and one of the major highlights of the device is that it comes with Android 8.0 Oreo right out of the box.Another stand out feature of the Xperia...
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Sony's Xperia XZ1 flagship phone is a beautiful hybrid of last year's Xperia XZ and the super-powered XZ Premium, offering impressive media playback on the move as well as some flexible camera tech for capturing attractive photos and home movies.The Xperi...
Gorgeous HDR screen, All of the audio, Flexible MotionEye camera, Rugged...
Bulky, No one-handed help, Average battery life...
Sony's Xperia XZ1 is one of the best phones around right now for demanding media fans and anyone after a world-class camera that slips into their pocket with ease. While this flagship may lack the gorgeous and innovative design work of Samsung's premium d...
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Apple's reality is augmented. Samsung's is virtual. Sony's might be 3D. The new Xperia XZ1's ($699.99) fascinating 3D-scanning feature is like no other phone on the market. It might not be enough for Sony's expensive, unlocked handsets to break through in...
3D-scanning camera function, Lots of high-resolution audio technologies, Runs Android Oreo...
Screen resolution and bezel are behind the times, Won't be sold through carriers...
Sony's Xperia XZ1 phone has a 3D-scanning camera that could earn it a following among 3D printing enthusiasts...
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