Sony Xperia XZ1 deals and reviews

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100	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. Read full review
90	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. Read full review
89	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 The case is dust and water resistant but its old-fashioned bezels above and below the display make it seem outdated and everything but trendy. Read full review
86	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. Read full review
85	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. Read full review
82	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. Read full review
82	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. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	The Economic Times | Karan Bajaj Overall, we like that Sony has aggressively priced its new flagship compared to its previous launches. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	Toronto Sun | Adam Swimmer But the real draw of the Sony Xperia XZ1 will likely be the price. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
80	The Inquirer | Lee Bell Although an incremental update, the Sony Xperia XZ1 is the best Android phone right now right now for the price. Read full review
80	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. Read full review
78	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. Read full review
75	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. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
70	Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman The Xperia XZ1 from Sony is a nice phone, but it falls well short of being a great phone. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
70	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. Read full review
65	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. Read full review
60	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... Read full review
60	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. Read full review
60	Digital Trends | Christian de Looper The Sony Xperia XZ1 offers excellent performance, Android 8.0 Oreo, and fun camera features. Read full review
60	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. Read full review

Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 specs side-by-side with other phones COMPARE SPECS

Dimensions & Form	Form factor: Touchscreen bar Dimensions 148 x 73 x 7.4 mm (5.83 x 2.87 x 0.29 in) Weight: 156 g (5.5 oz)
Screen	Size: 5.2 inches diagonal Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels Screen Density: 424 ppi Screen-to-Body Ratio: 69 % Display Type: IPS LCD
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Performance	Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 CPU: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) GPU: Adreno 540 RAM: 4GB
Camera	Main Camera: 19 megapixels with LED flash, 960fps super slow motion recording Secondary Camera: 13 megapixels
Storage	Built-in Storage: 64GB Expandable Storage: Micro SD
Battery & Charging	Capacity: 2700 mAh Removable Battery: No Wireless Charging: No Quick Charge: Yes (v3)
SIM standard	Nano SIM Compare SIM Only deals
Water & Dust Resistance	IP68 Rating: Protection from contact with harmful dust, and protection from immersion in water up to a depth of 30m for up to 30 minutes
Fingerprint Reader	Side
References & More info	Official website GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the Sony Xperia XZ1

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