Sony Xperia Z1 Specs, review, opinions, comparisons

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Sony Xperia Z1 Top Specs

Release Date: 2013, September
Dimensions: 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 170 g
Screen: 5", TFT
Main Camera: Single, 20.7 MP
Selfi Camera: Single, 2 MP
Memory: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
CPU:
Battery: 3000 mAh
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Technical specifications

General specs
Brand and model	Sony Xperia Z1
Release date	2013, September
Dimensions (HxWxD)	144 x 74 x 8.5 mm \| 5.67 x 2.91 x 0.33 in
Weight	170 g \| 6 oz
Body build	Front/back glass, aluminum frame
Colors	Black, White, Purple
Battery	3000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Ion
Battery life
Stand by time- Up to 880 h (2G) / Up to 850 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G) Music play - Up to 110 h
Approximate price	330 EUR

Screen
Technology	TFT
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M
Screen size	5" inc
Screen area	68.9 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	64.7%
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px
PPI /points per inch/	441 PPI
Screen protection	Shatter proof glass
Other	- Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine

Camera and Video
Rear camera, main	20.7 MP, Single
Camera specs
-20.7 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.3'', AF
Functions	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video	1080p@30fps, HDR
Front camera, selfie	2 MP, Single
Specifications	2 MP
Video	1080p@30fps

Performance
Operating system OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Processor CPU
- Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	- Adreno 330
External memory	microSD, up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal memory	16 GB, 2 GB RAM
Antutu 7 score	41148
GeekBench 5 Single Core	140
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	454
GeekBench 4 Single Core	970
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	2343
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	2240

Communication and Connectivity
SIM card	Micro-SIM
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Show all network frequencies:
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Up to 107 kbps
Edge	Up to 296 kbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB Host; magnetic connector
Bluetooth	4.0, A2DP, aptX
Harmful irradiation
SAR - 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.77 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio
Radio	Stereo FM radio, RDS
Headphone jack	Yes
Others
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features
- Sensors - Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass - ANT+ - IP58 dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes - Also known as Sony Xperia Z1 Honami, Sony Xperia Z1 C6902/L39h, Sony Xperia Z1 C6903, Sony Xperia Z1 C6906, Sony Xperia Z1 C6943

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia Z1 cost?

The base approximate price of the Sony Xperia Z1 was around 330 EUR after it was officially announced. At this point, the price may be lower.

What is the release date for Sony Xperia Z1 ?

The official release date is 2013, September.

What is the weight of Sony Xperia Z1 ?

The weight of the Sony Xperia Z1 is 170 g.

What is the screen size of Sony Xperia Z1, how big is?

The screen size of the Sony Xperia Z1 is 5" inches.

What are the dimensions of the Sony Xperia Z1, what are the sizes ?

The size of the Sony Xperia Z1 is 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm (HxWxD).

Does Sony Xperia Z1 support 5G?

No, it does not support 5G

Does Sony Xperia Z1 have fast charging?

No, it does not support fast charging.

Does Sony Xperia Z1 have wireless charging?

No, it does not support wireless charging.

Does Sony Xperia Z1 have Google Play Services? ?

Yes, it supports the services of Google Play store, gmail, youtube, etc.

How many cameras does the Sony Xperia Z1 have?

There is Single main camera and Single selfi camera.

How to turn on Sony Xperia Z1 ?

To turn on the phone, press and hold the power key until the logo appears on the screen, then release the key. If the phone does not turn on after a few seconds, connect the charger and try again in a minute.

How to turn off Sony Xperia Z1 ?

To turn off the phone, press and hold the power button until the power icon appears, then tap the power icon.

How to restart Sony Xperia Z1 ?

To restart the phone, press and hold the volume down key and the power key at the same time until the logo appears on the screen, then release them. This may take up to 30 seconds.

How to take a screenshot on Sony Xperia Z1 ?

To take a screenshot, press and release the volume down button and the power button at the same time. A thumbnail of the screenshot will appear immediately after that.