For most of the new models of flagship smartphones, a common feature has become their significant enlargement to such an extent that they practically do not differ in size from small tablets. This is not surprising, because every user wants to have a mobile device that is capable of everything. In this regard, manufacturers of such equipment have to constantly sacrifice something for the sake of functionality. As a rule, compactness is given at the mercy. This situation should change slightly with the advent of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone on the market. Comparison of the model with many other popular devices shows that it not only has a more modest size, but also boasts good functionality. It will be discussed further in more detail.
General Description
In general, the appearance of the novelty has all the features that are typical for phones from the Xperia line. These include the original large power button on the right side, elegant straight shapes and color schemes. Smartphone caseconsists of a monolithic aluminum frame, durable glass and a plastic back cover. The front panel of the Xperia Z1 Compact has a glossy black finish. Most of its surface, of course, is occupied by the display. The top and bottom margins take up quite a lot of space. However, their reduction would lead to a rise in price of the gadget or an increase in its thickness.
The front camera is installed on the top right, while the bottom indent has no functional purpose. The corporate logo of the company along with the name of the device is printed on the back cover. On it, on the left side, is the main camera and flash. Most of the functional elements of the device are located on the side ends. At the same time, the right side is reserved for buttons, while the left side is reserved for slots and connectors. As for the installation location of the SIM card, it is located at the bottom left. All external connectors, with the exception of the headset jack, are closed with special tight rubber caps.
Ergonomics
Almost perfect ergonomics can be called one of the main advantages of the Xperia Z1 Compact phone. The photo of the device is a clear proof that the placement of its main elements, the developers have thought through to the smallest detail. The dimensions of the device can also be called optimal, thanks to which it not only fits in your pocket, but also fits comfortably in your hand, not slipping even during a long conversation. The non-separable design of the case is a guarantee of the absence of squeaks and backlashes. General positiveThe impression of the smartphone is slightly spoiled, except perhaps by some little things. For example, over time, slot covers may begin to fall off. On the other hand, this will happen only when the model is already obsolete.
Display
The smartphone is equipped with a 4.3-inch monitor. It should be noted that this screen size is optimal when it comes to a compact device. The protective glass of the Xperia Z1 Compact was created by the Japanese company Asahi. It is designed not only to protect the display from scratches and damage, but also able to withstand impact, which can not be said about the Gorilla Glass used in most modern models. The screen resolution is 720x1280. At first glance, it may seem that this parameter is not a strong point of the smartphone. In fact, it's far from it. The fact is that the image on the monitor has a density of 342 dots per inch, so the picture is displayed quite well. The ability to work with gloves is another interesting feature of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact screen. Feedback from many owners of the device indicates that this is very important in a cool domestic climate.
Camera
The main camera used in the model is the same as in the previous version of the phone - Z1. It has a 20.7-megapixel back-illuminated sensor and a wide-angle G Lens. In order to shoot in full resolution, you must use manual settings. When automatic mode is activatedthe highest image resolution will be limited to eight megapixels. Whatever it was, and this is quite enough to create photos with excellent quality, regardless of the level of illumination. The only thing that can cause remarks in the camera of the Xperia Z1 Compact is the LED flash, which is rather weak. The device is also capable of shooting videos in Full HD format. At the same time, the image due to the stabilization system is quite clear.
Performance
The model operates on a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, which, as of today, is considered one of the fastest. In this regard, the novelty is able to successfully compete with many flagship devices in terms of performance. A fairly reasonable decision of the developers was the use of 2 GB of RAM. In fairness, it should be noted that in the previous version, its volume was similar. As for the fixed memory, its size is 16 GB. At the same time, only 12 GB of them are available to the user, while the remaining part is required for the operation of the operating system. Be that as it may, the Xperia Z1 Compact, like many other modern devices, has a microUSB slot for installing an additional memory card.
Soft
Novelty can not boast of any outstanding software features. The smartphone runs on Android 4.3 user interface, which isalmost the same as its previous version. Most of the standard offerings are similar to other representatives of the Xperia line. An interesting innovation was the Transfer program, the purpose of which is to quickly and easily move user data from another device running on the Android operating system.
Autonomy
The Xperia Z1 Compact is powered by a stationary battery with a capacity of 2300 mAh. This volume is significantly less than its predecessor, but it is quite enough, given the smaller display. In general, the autonomy of the device is at a high level. Even with intensive use, a full charge of the battery will last for a whole day.
Main competitor
The modification has excellent technical characteristics, so now it has only one serious competitor - Xiaomi MI-2s. It is a device of a well-known Chinese corporation that sells good phones at a very low cost. The device looks quite original and cute, and at the same time it is a bit simpler. In terms of key parameters, it is inferior very slightly. In particular, the device has a fast processor with four cores, a 13-megapixel camera, 32 GB of internal memory and 2 GB of RAM. With all this, the cost of a Chinese phone is almost half as much.
Conclusions
Summarizing, it should be noted thatthe Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone is designed for people who want a multifunctional device and at the same time do not want it to be overall. Against the background of the competitor, which was discussed earlier, the model is quite expensive (its cost in domestic stores is about twenty-two thousand rubles). However, this is probably the only drawback of the phone. Without a doubt, he is worth the money.
