Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review

A review of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, the smaller and more compact version of the Xperia Z1 that only compromises in a couple of areas.

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[thaot]

this phone is incredible. I owns it since it was launched and it's still fast and not disappointing at all. whenever I'm in a rush and need to search something or do something on the phone, it really supports me, even after a year and a half. It fell a lot of times too, no problem encountered. Beautiful and the screen size is perfect.
it was really the first phone on the market with a small screen and such amazing spec!

[BomYT]

wow! this is by far the best review I have seen of this phone/ from clove. good job. Part of me wishes I had ordered the Lime one now though.

[AliKazi]

Great review :)
And what a great phone, I love the yellow colour.

[SimonJArthur]

Very well made review! I'm in love with that phone!

[wedes]

Excellent device, up to today no competitor has made mini with such mastery as Sony, beautiful, beautiful design, comfortable in the hand, fast and precise in the system, practical for handling and mobility, so Sony should never have stopped manufacturing its compact in that style.

[ikolmike]

I watch his video using my.z1 compact now.... Tiny cute and full of quality in affordable price... Still love it 2019

[dency]

seriously I liked this review, it was fine and to the liking of everyone and at the same time they brought in the minus points in a better way than just simply criticizing it. 

[WayBig]

I own the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact. It is indeed a very excellent device, an outstanding performer, has a great camera, fast processor and much more. It also has great features like 'Small Apps' - and the camera effects like 'AR Effect', 'Creative Effect', 'Info-Eye', 'Social Live' and more. It has the latest version of Android, as well. If you are a fan of good specs, but not so much a fan of big screens, the Xperia Z1 Compact is perfect for you. Like Sony said, "Great performance in a small package"

[eddiewawa]

seriously awesome review and it touched on everything i could have asked for...and you guys by far are the cheapest sim free too! however, as awesome as this is, im expecting this to drop in price after WMC 2014, surprised they released it at CES

[shamikchowdhury]

I couldn't hv imagine that a phone review could be this "SNAPILLENT" ( snappy + excellent). This is by far the best review of a phone i ever witnessed...very inspiring n just waiting for it's launch in India

[guruprasadkm]

Such a detailed review !!! Awesome phone also !!

[mdnurulquaderrobin]

Wow very nice review. One of the best of my concern...

[Theriginal]

I subscribed to clove because of this review. Just a few suggestions Clove Technology make sure that the camera is focused correctly. when holding the phone on the desk the focus was on the far side of the phone and not what you were showing us. Also clip that thing off your right thumbnail and clean your hands and nails next time around. Those things distract quite a bit and detract from an otherwise great review.

[EnidAgnusDei]

Just got one today and love it, re the camera always, always shoot in manual mode only far far better results and the only way to get a full 20.7 meg shot very impressed with this so far and it is bloody fast too.

[ilisamsa]

i feel like buying this just to support sony for actually releasing a decent mini phone!

[vin]

Before i was just watching this video, eagerly wanting z1 compact AND now, im writing this post using it. 

So far REALLY AWESOME PHONE! Kinda culture shock about the speed (been using xperia neo V which kinda super slow and lags a lot). Never tried the special feature, applying waterproof but as far as I have used it, TOTALLY AWESOME! 8/10 in my opinion. =)

[hadrien]

Such a great compact phone. Too bad Sony didn't keep it updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow...

[nirgosalia]

Nice Review!!! Love the Lime Colour also.... I wanna buy this "phone" because it's mini / compact & fits in one hand for use...

[ascelot]

"Front and and rear scratch resistant glass pannels"
This information is actually wrong, front panel is glass and has an anti shatter film on top and the back is made from plastic, both which are easily scratched. Removing the film can void your warranty depending on which country you live (UK can remove it).

[khazelnut]

Hi~ I made some scratches on the screen and the back, does anyone know if there is a protective layer that can be ripped out and replaced on this phone like the z1 please? both front and back?