Sony Xperia z1 Compact - small, but remove

Sony Xperia z1 Compact can rightfully be called a device, the appearance of which on the market, users are looking forward to. In addition to the rather expected features inherent in compact versions of flagship models, the phone received the results of several works on errors. And most importantly - its own unique style and absolute recognition.

Specifications

The following table lists the main technical specifications of the Sony Xperia z1 Compact.

CPU	Snapdragon 800 quad-core (Krait400, frequency limit 2200 MHz)
GP	Adreno330
Display	4.3 inches HD 1280x720, 341 ppi, IPS
RAM / ROM	2 GB / 16 GB
Mobile communications standards	GSM, HSDPA
Data transfer protocols	EDGE, GPRS, 3G, 4G
Wireless protocols	Bluetooth, NFC, Wi-Fi (Direct, Point)
Cameras	2Mp front, 20.7 megapixel main (autofocus)
Options	DNLA, MHL, OTG, IP55 / 58 isolation from water, dust
Battery	2300 mAh

The device is 127 × 65 × 9.5 mm in size and weighs only 137 g; it is made in a plastic and aluminum case.

Sony Xperia z1 Compact

Design and ergonomics

An interesting and unique appearance is the main thing that Sony Xperia z1 Compact differs from its full-size counterpart. Engineers are interesting and successfully solved the issue of reducing the cost and creating style. Sony Xperia z1 Compact smartphone received plastic back cover. The same material contour display.

This model is available under the d5503 part number in three colors. it bright yellow, trendy pink, white and black. Despite the plastic contour of the screen, the back cover, causing colors, Sony designers managed to ensure that the Sony Ixperia z1 Compact does not look like a toy. This is a neat and quite solid thing.

Preserving a unique metal frame with convex edges, inherited from fellow-flagship, Sony Xperia z1 Compact does not slip out of hands due to back plastic cover. Having added to this the small dimensions of the device, it is easy to understand that it will be convenient to use it even for girls with very tiny hands.

The location of the control elements on the faces of the following.

1. Almost in the center on the right - a block of power button and volume change rocker.Below - the switch of the camera with two positions of fixation.
   
2. On the left is the microUSB interface of the charger, a tray for SD (in the upper zone), a compartment for installing a SIM card.
   
3. At the top - only 3.5 mm wired minijack.
   

4. Below almost the entire edge of the grid stretched, hiding the speaker.
   

Important! All interfaces and slots are protected from the ingress of water and dust by easily sliding covers. This does not apply to 3.5 mm minijack. Its design is such that moisture can not damage the connection or penetrate into the body of the smartphone.

On the front panel in the top line there is a speaker, a missed event indicator, a front camera window and a sensor unit. To the credit of engineers, the idea to create a protective grid under the logo and to shift the photosensor to the limit to the right allowed us to get a stylish look with a minimum number of visible elements. On the bottom line of the front panel there are no controls, navigation is done with on-screen buttons.

Became somewhat more interesting appearance of the back cover. Here, like the flagship camera with an LED flash, the inscription with the characteristics in the upper left corner. In the middle just below the NFC sensor and the logo is made almost closely.Below in the center - the name of the model series Xperia.

According to reviews of the owners, the phone Sony Xperia z1 Compact is very easy to use. From a protective film of the display prints are easily erased. And IP68 protection allows the phone to ignore rain or full immersion.

You can’t finish the Sony Xperia z1 Compact review without mentioning the lack of ergonomics. The display model is covered with factory protective film. It can not be compared with tempered glass for strength and gradually scratched. Plastic edging does not allow you to easily and accurately remove this element of protection from the screen. Therefore, for replacement, it is recommended to contact a service or an experienced mobile phone repair shop.

Screen

The display matrix is ​​the first of the results of the work on errors. Mobile phone Sony Xperia z1 Compact has got a really high-quality display. This is an IPS matrix, devoid of the flaws of the flagship in the form of a change in colors when the angle of view deviates vertically.

The indicator of the minimum brightness of the backlight is 32 cd per square meter, and the maximum is 460. With this parameter, there will be no problems with working in any conditions, information is visible in the bright sun, the screen does not strain the eyes in the dark.The backlight is adjustable manually or adaptively, according to the readings of the light sensor. Unfortunately, Sony engineers did not improve the boundary parameters: in total darkness, the automatics sets the brightness to 96 cd per square meter.

Other characteristics of the matrix are as follows:

• increased contrast 930: 1№
• transition between black and white 22 ms;
• no obstruction in the shadows, light colors;
• gamma 2.28, uniform deviation from the standard schedule;
• close to standard white temperature.

The screen of the Sony Xperia z1 Compact is really good. It displays moderately saturated authentic colors. Supported by corporate X-Reality image enhancement modeSony technology. Those who do not want to trust the work on the colors of automation, available advanced settings with per channel adjustment.

Summarizing, we can say that the display Sony Xperia z1 Compact will not disappoint even the most demanding consumer. With excellent image quality, it has an HD resolution of 1280x720 pixels, 4.3 inches diagonal and a density of 342 pixels per inch. To see the individual points without special magnifying devices is simply impossible. In addition, the phone Sony Xperia z1 Compact controlled by wet fingers.

Hardware platform

Compared to the flagship, the performance of the Sony Xperia z1 Compact has increased. This is due to the fast operation of the graphics accelerator on the display with HD resolution. As a result, the phone bypasses all devices released at the time of its production. Sony Xperia Z1 compact can rightfully be the title of the fastest smartphone. 2 GB of memory allows you to simultaneously run multiple applications. Switching between them, scrolling the screen - everything happens without the slightest delay.

Important! Of the 16 GB of physical storage, the owner of the phone is available about 11. The space for data can be increased at any time with SD cards, the maximum supported capacity is 64 GB.

Sony Xperia z1 Compact allows you to fully enjoy smooth operation of the most demanding games. The smartphone easily copes with Asphalt8: Airborn, Dead Trigger2 on the ultimate graphics quality. The heat dissipation of the processor is still noticeable. However, it should be honestly noted that the overheated spot on the plastic case is less noticeable to the touch.

Autonomy and communication modules

In addition to Stamina mode, when unused applications are unloaded from memory when the display is turned off, the Sony Xperia z1 Compact has additional options.This is the possibility of queuing data to reduce the load on the receiving-transmitting modules and save battery power.

In addition, as evidenced by the reviews of the owners, the engineers carried out significant work on the errors and optimized geolocation function via Wi-Fi. Now it acts stably, without emergency cases of stopping and other unpleasant trifles.

With a small HD screen and a battery of just 2300 mAh, the Sony Xperia z1 Compact shows excellent battery life. With an average load, about 4 hours of display activity, the smartphone will work up to 2 days. Even with intensive use, the owner can confidently count on a full day of operation of the device. When watching a video with the maximum brightness of the backlight Sony Xperia z1 Compact can withstand 8 hours. Up to 4 hours the model will allow you to play games with a maximum CPU usage. Reading lovers can count on 12 hours of smartphone use.

Cameras

The main camera of Sony Xperia z1 Compact is 20.7 physical megapixels. Under normal use, the factory setting supercar photography mode. This means that the camera will shoot with a resolution of 8 megapixels and a widescreen image format.You can switch to a maximum of 20 megapixel only manually by activating the corresponding mode in the camera settings.

Important! The Sony Xperia z1 Compact smartphone has another distinctive functional feature. His camera is controlled by a two-way switch. When the button is pressed in half, the focus is made on the area in the center of the display. To take a picture, you need to press the switch to the limit.

Camera supports quick start mode. This is an ideal opportunity to catch a good shot. However, there is one feature of the smartphone. Even if the manual mode and maximum resolution were set in the camera settings, the camera will switch to 8 megapixel supercar mode with a quick start. At the same time, if you launch the service program with the icon, all parameters for 20.7 MP are saved.

The quality of images of the main camera can be described by the following facts:

• in the manual focusing mode on the object, a decrease in sharpness is observed towards the edges of the image;
• good macro results;
• in low light, macro photography shows a uniform distribution of sharpness and a low amount of noise;
• text is photographed well;
• Using the flash allows not only to achieve uniform illumination throughout the field, but also to get rid of the change in sharpness when focusing on the object.

In general, the camera shows acceptable results. However, an excessive amount of software processing in some cases does not allow to achieve the desired photo quality. But if you remember what the price of the Sony Xperia z1 Compact - this problem fades into the background.

The front camera 2 megapixel is not expected to show miracles. Selfies are acceptable, the sensor is even able to remove the view from the window with uniform illumination, field sharpness and fine detail. Sony Xperia z1 Compact and online photo services. You can immediately put them on Facebook, add animation with SmartAR, augmented reality tools.

Worth buying or not

Recognizable, balancing between brightness and solidity, Sony Xperia z1 Compact has a lot to offer its owner. First of all, this is a high-quality screen. He is definitely better than the flagship of the series, which is noted by both specialists and the average owners of the model. The highlight will be the increased performance, coupled with autonomy.

But the camera throw a few disappointments.But after all from the compact device it is silly to expect records. Therefore, the Sony Xperia z1 Compact smartphone is definitely worth buying if there is no need for the services of two telecom operators at once, and the excellent display and maximum performance are of interest.

Sony Xperia z1 Compact