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Sony Xperia XZ1 / Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342

622 reviews

Nov, 2024

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performance (45)
screen (27)
camera (26)
portability (25)
design (23)

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price (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 622 reviews of Sony Xperia XZ1 / Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Opinions about the usability and screen are overall positive. The design and camera are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are mixed opinions on the reception and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia XZ1 / Sony Xperia XZ1 Dual F8342 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Christian de Looper (digitaltrends.com)

Sony Xperia XZ1 review

The Sony Xperia XZ1 offers excellent performance, Android 8.0 Oreo, and fun camera features.

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

The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a good phone. It offers excellent performance and ships with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo. While some of its camera features are little gimmicky, we did enjoy playing around with them, especially the Super Slo-mo. For the price,...

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Xperia XZ1 review: XZibit one

Sony was never a company to blindly follow trends, having its own approach to the mobile market. A fact perfectly illustrated by the company's latest flagship duo - the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, which you only need to look at once to recognize the Xperia...

Sep, 2017

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan, Ajay Kumar (pcmag.com)

Sony Xperia XZ1

Sony's Xperia XZ1 is a powerful smartphone with a unique 3D-scanning camera that could earn it a following among 3D printing enthusiasts.

Powerful hardware. 3D-scanning camera. Lots of high-resolution audio technologies. First phone to ship with Android 8.0 Oreo.

Dated design. No fingerprint sensor for US customers.

Sony has long had a line of good-quality, premium-feeling phones that just haven't differentiated themselves because they're costly and not sold through US carriers. At $700, the XZ1 arguably falls into that mold with specs that are on par with the...

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Sony's XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are all about the camera tricks

Both phones let you 3D scan your friend's face to set as your wallpaper or print into figurines.

Aug, 2017

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Expert review by : Nick T. (phonearena.com)

Sony Xperia XZ1 Review

Sony takes pride in the fact that kando is at the root of its design philosophy – its products are not only meant to serve a practical purpose; they must also make one go "Wow!". Will the Sony Xperia XZ1 – Sony's latest Android flagship smartphone...

Solid, waterproof, classy design ; Fast and responsive UI ; HDR-capable 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

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Cortney Moore (tomsguide.com)

Xperia XZ1 Review: This Sony Phone Is Stuck in the Past

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.

Powerful processor ; Headphone jack ; Already offers Android 8.0 Oreo ; 3D Creator is fun

No fingerprint sensor in U.S. model ; Dated design ; Middling battery life compared to leading flagships

The Xperia XZ1 packs plenty of power and the latest version of Android, but this phone's bulky design, small battery and lack of a fingerprint sensor make it feel decidedly dated.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : James (pinoytechblog.com)

Sony Xperia XZ1 - UNBOXING and INITIAL REVIEW

Today, we unbox the Sony Xperia XZ1, a premium smartphone that surprised consumers with its stylish build, powerful internal specs, and impressive cameras.

Feb, 2018

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Expert review by : Dhruv Bhutani (fonearena.com)

Sony Xperia XZ1 Review

There's a thing to be said about Sony smartphones. Staying true to their vision, the company hasn't been swayed by the latest trends, fads and well, the competition. Some might say that they are starting to look ancient when pitched against the latest...

Top of the line specs, great performance, Android Oreo, a good screen, oodles of connectivity options and hey, even a headphone jack. The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a very good phone that is unfortunately surrounded by greater competition.

Nov, 2017

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Expert review by : Rohit (gizbot_com)

Sony Xperia XZ1 Review: Compact flagship smartphone that excels in almost every aspect

Sony Xperia XZ1 sports a 5.2-inch HDR screen and runs on Android 8.0 Oreo

Compact enough to fit in one hand ; Premium and durable design ; 1080P HDR display is a delight ; Immersive audio features ; Capable camera ; Latest Android experience

Camera lacks OIS ; Camera software could use some improvements ; Same old Sony design might disappoint some users

Oct, 2017

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Expert review by : Lanh Nguyen (androidauthority.com)

Sony Xperia XZ1 review: same ol' Sony

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...

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

Oct, 2017

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