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Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:5.2 inchesMain camera megapixels:23 MP

Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB)
5.0/10

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

90%

4.7

Technical score

10%

8.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of smartphones
6.5

Value for money

Value for money
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 95%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

25%

3.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

4.2

Display

15%

3.8

Battery

10%

3.5

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 99%
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 73%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

25%

3.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.7

Camera

15%

4.2

Display

15%

3.8

Battery

10%

3.5

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

4.7
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 8.4 points, which is higher than 80% of smartphones.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

70%

5.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.5
Brand name
Sony
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 processor model which is slower than processors in 88.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.15 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.15 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 82.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 6 Marshmallow
Android version
Android 6 Marshmallow
This smartphone runs Android version Android 6 Marshmallow which is older than that found in 99.2% of smartphones and equal to that in 0.6% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
23 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 23 MP which is lower than that of 84% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/2.0 which is narrower than that of 93.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
34.2 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 34.2 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 51.2% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.22 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.22 µm which is larger than in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to the size in 3% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
1
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 1 SIM slots, which is fewer than in 96.2% of smartphones and equal to the number in 3.7% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
5.2 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 5.2 inches which is smaller than the screens of 98.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 1920 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x1920 px which is lower than that of 75.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.6% of smartphones.
Pixel density
424 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 424 ppi which is higher than that of 72.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
2,900 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 2,900 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 98.7% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
no
This smartphone does not support fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
148 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 148 mm which is shorter than 96.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
73.4 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 73.4 mm which is narrower than 87.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.4 mm which is thinner than 92.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Weight
155 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 155 g which is lighter than 98% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.4% of smartphones.
Device volume
75,628 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 75,628 cm³ which is smaller than 95.8% of smartphones.
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Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 7.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (424 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    424 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 21% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (155 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    155 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 4.33x cheaper
    Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£60 vs £260).
    £60 vs £260
  • 3.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.26 vs 8.000).
    8.26 vs 8
  • 54.5% more popular
    Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.4 vs 5.4).
    8.4 vs 5.44
  • 50% more L2 cache
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1536 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,536 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 16.4% higher memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (29.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    29.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 0.42 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.2 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.22 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 6.9% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (34.2 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    34.2 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Has a barometer
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • 7.3% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (424 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    424 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 21% lighter
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (155 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    155 g vs 196.2 g
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 15.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (148 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    148 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.9 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.4 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2.6 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (73.4 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    73.4 mm vs 76 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 22.7% smaller volume
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (75628 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    75,628 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 2.33x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (14 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    14 nm vs 6 nm
  • 34.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (624 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    624 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 12.6% worse value for money
    Sony Xperia XZ1 (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.52 vs 7.3).
    6.52 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2.33x larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (14 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    14 nm vs 6 nm
  • 34.3% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (624 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    624 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 30.3% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (7,518 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    7,518 vs 10,783
  • 57.1% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 14 GB
  • 80.6% fewer transistors
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (2000 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    2,000 million vs 10,300 million
  • 56.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (410 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    410 vs 942
  • 63.7% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,130 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,130 vs 3,115
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 49.8% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,271 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,271 vs 2,533
  • 10.4% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.15 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    This smartphone supports fewer CPU threads than the average smartphone (4 vs 8). The average smartphone supports 8 threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 35.2% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,845 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,845 vs 4,389
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2.15 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2.15 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 6 Marshmallow vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 6 Marshmallow vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No split-screen support
    This smartphone does not support split-screen, the average smartphone does. %^^ of smartphones allow split-screen multitasking.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    This smartphone does not support Picture-in-Picture (PiP), the average smartphone does. 97.9% of smartphones offer PiP mode.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/2.0 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (23 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    23 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No timelapse video
    This smartphone does not support timelapse video, the average smartphone does. 92.3% of smartphones include timelapse modes.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (13 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    13 MP vs 16 MP
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (4.2 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    4.2 vs 5.2
  • 1 fewer SIM slot/s
    This smartphone has fewer SIM slots than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 SIM slots.
    1 vs 2
  • No Galileo support
    This smartphone does not support Galileo, the average smartphone does. 98.7% of smartphones support the Galileo satellite system.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 1.47 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (5.2 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    5.2 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1400:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,400:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 25.2% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (494 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    494 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x1920 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x1920 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 42% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (2900 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    2,900 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (82 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    82 vs 99.5
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No fast charging support
    This smartphone does not support fast charging, the average smartphone does. 93.1% of smartphones feature fast charging.
  • 7 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2017 vs 2024). 7.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2017
    2017 vs 2024
  • Poor brand origin
    This smartphone has a poorer brand origin compared to the average smartphone. 0.00% of smartphones come from top-tier brand origins.
    Japan vs China

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coolsmartphone.com
01/04/2018
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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019
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theverge.com
07/11/2017
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Sony’s Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are more of the same
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stuff.tv
26/10/2021
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tomsguide.com
20/11/2018
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techradar.com
16/11/2018
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uk.pcmag.com
24/10/2017
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pcmag.com
24/10/2017
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phonescoop.com
07/10/2017
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androidcentral.com
02/10/2017
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Sony Xperia XZ1 review: Solid, opinionated, and lovably flawed
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journaldugeek.com
09/09/2017
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01net.com
26/09/2017
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lesnumeriques.com
05/10/2017
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melty.fr
26/09/2017
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moovely.fr
14/11/2017
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leclaireur.fnac.com
01/12/2018
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Lab Test: A flagship with its share of flaws
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presse-citron.net
28/09/2017
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nextpit.fr
28/09/2017
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phonandroid.com
10/10/2017
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frandroid.com
20/09/2017
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Verdict

The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a high-end smartphone featuring a 5.2-inch Full HD HDR IPS LCD display (1080x1920, 424 ppi) protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and it runs on a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable UFS internal storage. Main pros include its solid, IP68 water and dust-resistant metal unibody design, an innovative 19MP Motion Eye main camera capable of 960fps super slow-motion video and 3D scanning, high-resolution audio support with front-facing stereo speakers, and being one of the first phones to launch with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. The primary cons are its dated design with large bezels compared to contemporaries, lack of optical image stabilization (OIS) on the main camera which impacts low-light performance, and a relatively small 2,700mAh battery that offers average life.

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