Sony · Xperia

Xperia Z

Released 2013

Sony's 2013 glass-backed Xperia flagship has a 5-inch Full HD screen, LTE and a water-resistant body.

Screen: 5″
Display: LCD
Chip: Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB
Main camera: 13.1 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 2,400 mAh
Weight: 146 g

Compact

What reviewers say

GSMArena and TechRadar praised the Xperia Z's glass design, fast performance and water resistance. Both found the Full HD screen sharp but its viewing angles poor. GSMArena was less impressed with the camera and speaker, while TechRadar liked its video recording and music playback.

From gsmarena.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 5″
Resolution: 1920 × 1080
Sharpness: 441 pixels per inch
Panel: LCD
Display type: 5-inch Reality Display, 16.7 million-colour TFT LCD
Screen protection: Scratch-resistant glass with anti-shatter film on the front and back
Display features: Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2

Performance

Chip: Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory: 2 GB
Storage: 16 GB
CPU: Quad-core Qualcomm APQ8064 at 1.5 GHz
GPU: Adreno 320
Storage type: 16 GB flash; microSD card slot supports up to 32 GB

Cameras

Main camera: 13.1 MP
Ultra wide camera: None
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 2.2 MP
Main camera: 13.1 MP Exmor RS sensor with LED flash
Front camera: 2.2 MP Exmor R camera
Video recording: 1080p video and HDR movie recording
Camera features: Superior Auto, burst mode and HDR still photography

Battery and charging

Battery: 2,400 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim): Up to 5.5 hours
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Sony's LTE white paper lists 2,400 mAh typical and 2,330 mAh minimum; up to 5.5 hours of video playback and Battery STAMINA mode

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 146 g
Thickness: 7.9 mm
Height × width: 139 × 71 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP57
Materials: Glass front and back
Colours: Black, White, Purple
Water resistance detail: Sony specifies IPX5/IPX7 water and IP5X dust protection, together IP57, with the port covers shut
Speakers: Mono loudspeaker; Clear Audio+ and xLoud processing

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Connectivity

Mobile network: 4G LTE Cat 3, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM on the UK LTE model
SIM: Micro-SIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct and Miracast
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
NFC: Yes
USB: Micro-USB 2.0 with MHL video output; 3.5 mm headphone socket

Storage options

Storage
16 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Full HD screen and LTE in the UK model
IP57 dust and water resistance
microSD expansion and 3.5 mm headphone socket

Cons

Screen loses contrast when viewed off-axis
Non-removable battery
Covered ports must be closed for water resistance

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SamsungGalaxy S4	5″	OLED, 60 Hz	Snapdragon 600	2 GB	16 GB	13 MP	–	2,600 mAh	130 g	Apr 2013
SamsungGalaxy A5 (2015)	5″	OLED	Snapdragon 410	2 GB	16 GB	13 MP	–	2,300 mAh	123 g	Nov 2014
SonyXperia Z1	5″	LCD	Snapdragon 800	2 GB	16 GB	20.7 MP	–	3,000 mAh	170 g	Sept 2013

Newer model: Xperia Z1.

Sources

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