The Sony Z1 Compact phone is a successful, according to many experts, attempt by the Japanese brand to please mobile technology enthusiasts with a miniature, stylish and at the same time very functional and productive device. In terms of hardware and software, the smartphone is almost identical to the flagship model Xperia Z1. The main difference between the two devices is the design.
Did the brand manage to surprise experts and users with the appearance of the novelty? What is the originality of the concept itself, which is incorporated by the manufacturer in the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone, in relation to competing solutions within the Android platform and the iOS line? Did the phone meet the expectations of users who decided to become its owners?
Body and controls
Experts note the ergonomics and style of the smartphone case. The dimensions of this device, which still belongs to the middle class, as some experts observe, are very close to those of the branded iPhone 5S. The length of the device is 127 mm, the width is 64.9, and the thickness is 9.5 mm. Control buttons are conveniently located. Due to the small size of the case, you can use severalkeys. Experts call an interesting solution a light indicator mounted in a voice speaker - this element is designed to inform the owner of the phone about various events.
The device - recognized by experts and many users - lies perfectly in the hand. The thoughtfulness of the color design of the case is noted. In addition, there are a large number of kits on the market with a variety of shades - white, black, pink and others. The same theses can be regularly found among users who leave reviews characterizing the Sony Z1 Compact on the resources of the relevant subject.
The case of the device is protected from external influences by means of several elements at once. First, it's a tough, scratch-resistant film that sits on top of the front and back panels. Secondly, these are a special kind of plugs that ensure the tightness of the case (we will consider this feature of the phone in more detail later). Opinions about the usefulness of the mentioned elements of the Sony Z1 Compact smartphone in the user and expert environment vary greatly. Some consider the system of protecting the phone from moisture a great solution, others find it a PR. One way or another, the main part of competing solutions, according to experts, are not equipped with such protection elements of the device.
Display
Experts note that the quality of the picture on the smartphone screen remains high, regardless of viewing angles. The display has a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels. Its diagonal is 4.3 inches. The screen is made using TFT technology - not the mostmodern, but, according to experts, providing high quality of the matrix.
The display of the device is praised by everyone - both the manufacturer and users who wished to leave reviews after studying the Sony Z1 Compact. There is a high quality of color reproduction, as well as a minimum level of "pixelization" of the image on the screen.
Battery
The battery capacity of the Sony Z1 Compact smartphone is 2.3 thousand mAh. The battery life of the device declared by the manufacturer is 18 hours (when used purely for talking). Playing songs - 94 hours, watching videos - 12 hours.
Experts, having tested the smartphone, received figures that are generally comparable to those declared. Many experts note that the battery of the gadget charges very quickly. There is a special power saving mode in the device.
Performance
The smartphone is equipped with 2 GB of RAM. The available amount of built-in flash memory is 11 GB. You can install additional microSD modules up to 64 GB. The smartphone, as well as the flagship version (Sony Xperia Z1), has a very powerful MSM 8974 processor with a clock speed of 2.2 GHz and four cores. The graphics subsystem of the device is regulated by the high-performance Adreno 330 chip. Such characteristics allow you to run a variety of applications on the device. No problems were noted by experts with the launch of many modern games on the Sony Z1 Compact. An overview of the hardware capabilities of such a technologically advanced mobile gadget will be incomplete ifwe will not capture the results of device performance tests. As such, there are quite a few applications that allow you to measure power in specific terms. Among the most popular is the Antutu benchmark. A smartphone performance test conducted by experts using this application showed a result of more than 35 thousand units. This is very decent for a gadget of this type.
Soft
Controlled by Android OS smartphone in version 4.2.2. There are a large number of pre-installed programs, including interfaces for listening to the radio, the convenience of which is especially emphasized by people who have already purchased the phone.
Some experts complain that even too many programs are installed, and the owner of the device does not have much reason to find time to study the new products of the Google Play catalog. Many experts, ironically, say that you can do a separate review that reveals all the subtleties of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact software, along with studying the capabilities of the smartphone's hardware.
Communication
There is support for most modern wireless interfaces - Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, as well as the innovative NFC standard, which is being actively introduced into retail trade as a convenient tool for paying for purchases using a smartphone. There is an ANT+ interface. Modern technology of mobile Internet LTE is supported. During tests conducted by experts, the phone kept communication within this innovative standard very steadily.
Camera
The Sony Z1 Compact has a decent resolution of 20.7 megapixels. In addition, it is very functional. It supports 8x digital zoom, has autofocus, a large number of different modes, face recognition option. There is a red-eye correction function. There is an interesting option AR Effect, using which, the user can complement the picture with colorful visual effects. Many experts note: to reveal all the capabilities of the camera, you need a separate review that studies this hardware component of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. In short, we note that experts (and consumers) in general speak very positively about the quality of pictures and videos taken with a smartphone.
Case protection
Among the most notable features of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is the use of elements in the design that provide reliable protection of the device from moisture. And not only from the impact of, say, rain and snow. The phone can withstand full immersion in water. In addition, the smartphone can be operated if the screen is damp and the wearer's fingers are wet. Many people remember one of the commercials, which showed how the owners of the device took pictures, boldly dipping it into the sea wave. Theoretically, experts say, it is really possible to take underwater photos with the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. True, it is doubtful that the photos obtained in this way will be of high quality.
The system for protecting the device from moisture can be useful not only from the point ofin terms of protecting the device, but also when the case needs to be washed from something. Experts point out that in order to achieve maximum phone security, it is necessary to keep the covers located on the case in the closed position.
Expert CVs
What is the conclusion of most experts who took the time to make a review that reveals the technological details of the Sony Z1 Compact, as well as reflect a personal vision of the advantages and disadvantages of the device? Among the main advantages of the gadget, noted by experts, is the original design, as well as a pleasant color scheme. Technological advantages include support for the modern LTE communication standard, a high-quality camera, excellent sound, a good screen, and a fairly capacious battery. Many note the high level of moisture protection of the phone. Among the shortcomings of the device is not loud enough, according to some experts, the voice of the interlocutor, audible during conversations. At the same time, the perception of speech is a very subjective phenomenon, as with other devices.
User reviews
What kind of sentiments prevail among users who left reviews on the pages of various information resources devoted to discussing the gadget after studying and testing the capabilities of the Sony Z1 Compact? Are smartphone owners in solidarity with experts in the field of mobile devices in their opinions? Users of the device, as well as experts, first of all noteoriginal design of the device, high-capacity battery, high quality of pictures taken with a regular camera, good screen. A lot of smartphone owners appreciated the decent performance of the device when launching games and applications. Among the disadvantages, often voiced by the owners of such a device, is the high sensitivity of the body materials to scratching. However, this problem, as the owners themselves admit, is solved by purchasing a high-quality case made of soft materials.
So what do we have? The Sony Z1 Compact smartphone is assessed by users and experts as an example of a stylish, functional and productive device that can really compete with premium iOS solutions, not to mention analogues in the Android device environment. And above all, due to the fact that all the above-mentioned advantages of a smartphone are complex. So, there is every chance that the device will confidently occupy its niche in the market.
