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Overall Rating
0.0
Pros
- +Class-leading 20.7MP Sony G Lens camera with BIONZ image processing, IP55/IP58 dust and water resistance, unusual for a flagship at the time, Premium glass-sandwich design front and back, Sony's in-house camera expertise translated genuinely well to mobile, Expandable storage via microSDXC
Cons
- −Only 2GB RAM by 2013 flagship standards, Selfie camera limited to just 2MP, Only Android 5.1.1 Lollipop as the final software update, Glass back is fragile without a case
Expert Review
Android Wiki's coverage found the Xperia Z1's key highlight was its 20.7-megapixel camera paired with Sony's in-house G lens and BIONZ image processing algorithm, positioning camera quality as the phone's standout selling point.
VERDICT
A camera-focused flagship remembered for its class-leading 20.7MP sensor and rugged IP55/IP58 water resistance, ahead of most rivals at the time.
