The Mirror | Trevor Davies

I give it five stars, as it's the best in class for a mid-priced smartphone - and I'll have no difficulty upgrading to it in favour of the new iPhone X. A tough feature-packed smartphone that has broken my iPhone habit.

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

Sony's Xperia XZ1 is one of the best phones around right now for demanding media fans and anyone after a world-class camera that slips into their pocket with ease. While this flagship may lack the gorgeous and innovative design work of Samsung's premium devices, it's still a good-looking and distinctive smartphone with a tough-as-nails build.

NotebookCheck | Inge Schwabe

Modern on the inside more so than on the outside. The case is dust and water resistant but its old-fashioned bezels above and below the display make it seem outdated and everything but trendy.

Coolsmartphone | Dan Carter

If you want a smartphone from a big-name brand but want something different from all the Samsung Galaxy devices out there, Sony do make a good alternative, especially with their camera technology bringing some great features at a cheaper price. An impressive camera but old design with huge bezels.

Android Authority | Lanh Nguyen

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 everyone else, there are plenty of better options available.

Mobile Choice | Domenico Lamberti

The Xperia XZ1 is a really nice phone, surprisingly nice, but unless you look at it in a vacuum, you have to know that there are better phones for less or equivalent money, and that's why I have to say that unless you're a diehard Sony fan, you should probably look elsewhere.

MobileTechTalk | Domenico Lamberti

The Xperia XZ1 is a really nice phone, surprisingly nice, but unless you look at it in a vacuum, you have to know that there are better phones for less or equivalent money, and that's why I have to say that unless you're a diehard Sony fan, you should probably look elsewhere.

The Mobile Indian | Rohan Pal

To conclude, with Xperia XZ1, Sony has improved on various department and it works better than its predecessors. The phone comes with a compact look and the camera does a decent job as well.

The Economic Times | Karan Bajaj

Overall, we like that Sony has aggressively priced its new flagship compared to its previous launches.

TheEffect.Net | John Reilly

Overall, we enjoyed our time with Sony's latest handsets. The Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact definitely hold their own in today's smartphone market. We just wish Sony would enter the bezel-less world and then we could have a real battle on our hands.

Toronto Sun | Adam Swimmer

But the real draw of the Sony Xperia XZ1 will likely be the price.

NDTV Gadgets | Kunal Dua

There's a lot to like about the Sony Xperia XZ1. However, what this phone really lacks is a standout feature. If you aren't put off by the design - and to be fair to the Xperia XZ1, the metal finish is definitely an improvement over its predecessors - you could buy this phone and be fairly happy with it.

Alphr | Jonathan Bray

The Sony Xperia XZ1 falls between two stools, then. It's not quite good enough to topple the best flagship phones, nor cheap enough to mount a strong challenge to the mid-range might of the OnePlus 5. Unless the price falls dramatically over the coming months, you're better off going with one of its rivals.

The Inquirer | Lee Bell

Although an incremental update, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is the best Android phone right now right now for the price.

Stuff | Tom Morgan

3D scanning smarts can't save this merely functional flagship. It's clever, but 3D scanning tech alone does not make a killer phone. The XZ1 just feels like more of the same, and that's not enough any more.

phoneArena | Nick T.

All in all, you won't be making heads turn in envy with the Xperia XZ1, but if you're looking for a phone with a traditional approach to design, if those flashy but fragile all-display handsets aren't your cup of tea, then the latest Sony flagship is worth checking out.

Mobile Syrup | Sameer Chhabra

Sony's latest flagship smartphone does everything right and then some, but that just isn't enough anymore. The XZ1 is a great phone that just doesn't stand out in a world full of great phones. Great just isn't good enough.

AndroidPit | Luca Zaninello

The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a solid smartphone, with an elegant and formal design, but won't satisfy everyone because it may appear to look out of date.

91mobiles | Prateek Pandey

The Sony Xperia XZ1 might not look like a 2017 flagship, but it surely performs like one as it is a solid flagship which gets most of the core elements right. Therefore, in conclusion, the XZ1 is a competent flagship, but you'd need to be a die-hard Sony fan to buy one.

Firstpost | Anirudh Regidi

What you get is a phone with massive bezels, a great screen, a disappointing camera, sub-par battery life, great build quality, boring design and a premium price tag.

Tom's Guide | Cortney Moore & Adam Ismail

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.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The Xperia XZ1 from Sony is a nice phone, but it falls well short of being a great phone.

Android Central | Andrew Martonik

We've seen it all before, yet our interest is still piqued. When you take in those downsides, it's a tough sell for the rational consumer. But then again, how often do we act completely rationally? Sometimes you have to listen to your heart. Sometimes, you buy a Sony phone.

Trusted Reviews | Andrew Williams

The Sony Xperia XZ1 is a phone for Sony fans. You have to love Sony's style – because, otherwise, there are just too many compelling alternatives to make it a front-runner. A good phone, but not a particularly competitive one at this price. For its price, it's definitely possible to get better for your money.

PC Mag | Sascha Segan

Sony's Xperia XZ1 phone has a 3D-scanning camera that could earn it a following among 3D printing enthusiasts. 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.

The Verge | Stefan Etienne

Don't misunderstand my lack of enthusiasm: the XZ1 and XZ1 Compact are definitely usable phones. But, with so many compelling flagship phone duos on the market, I haven't come across enough reasons to ignore an ocean of similarly priced devices for the new Xperias.

Gadgets Now | Heena Gupta

The smartphone packs an impressive design and all the high-end specifications which a flagship should have. It has the latest processor and operating system but it still lacks some of the things. For instance, it doesn't come with a dual rear camera setup and the battery capacity is also quite less when compared to its competitors...

IT PRO | Nathan Spendelow

Aside from the 3D-imaging gimmicks, the XZ1 is still a top-class smartphone, with bang-up-to-date internals; a bright, clear display; and a design befitting of 2017's other swish-looking handsets. But you can't escape its towering price tag.

Digital Trends | Christian de Looper

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

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

Sony's Xperia XZ1 is an impressive mid-range handset. Aside from the 3D-imaging gimmicks, the XZ1 is still a top-class smartphone, with bang-up-to-date internals; a bright, clear display; and a design befitting of 2017's other swish-looking handsets. But you can't escape its towering price tag.