Launch report · Sony
Xperia Z1: The 2013 Xperia — a 20.7 MP camera and waterproof glass slab.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2013·$650·Score 36/100
The Xperia Z1 paired a high-res camera with IP58 and a Snapdragon 800. Its LCD viewing angles aside, it was a strong 2013 flagship — now history.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.0" FHD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 800
Memory
2 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
20.7 MP · f/2.0
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
170 g
What stands out
- High-resolution 20.7 MP 1/2.3" camera sensor for 2013.
- IP58 water and dust resistance.
- Fast Snapdragon 800; microSD support.
- Distinctive OmniBalance glass design.
What to watch
- IPS LCD had narrow viewing angles.
- Weak 2 MP selfie camera; microUSB.
- Software ended at Android 5.1.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.