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Sony Xperia Z1: Specifications & buying guide

04 Nov 2026, 03:35 AM IST · GlobeWire Daily Editorial Desk · Source: en.wikipedia.org

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Key takeawaysExplore Sony Xperia Z1: source-listed display, performance, battery and camera details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

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Reference guide • Source-listed details may cover multiple variants. Check the exact model and market before buying.

Overview

Explore Sony Xperia Z1: source-listed display, performance, battery and camera details, followed by practical checks before making a decision. This is a reference guide, not a new-launch report.

Source-listed specifications

Source-listed details
Field	Source-listed detail
Introduced	2013-09-15
Manufacturer	Sony Mobile Communications
Display	5 in (130 mm) Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display with X-Reality™ Engine for Mobile (16,777,216 colours), 1920x1080 px (441 ppi )
Processor	2.2 GHz quad-core Krait (2.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974 Quad Core)
Battery	non-user removable Li-ion 3000 mAh
Ram	2 GB RAM
Storage	16 GB (C6902/L39h, C6903, C6906, C6943) 32 GB (C6916, L39t, SOL23, SO-01F)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi DLNA GPS / GLONASS NFC Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Charging MHL 2.0 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging) USB OTG FM-radio ANT+ IR Blaster (SO-01F and SOL23 variants only)
Os	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean (launch) Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Android 4.4.2 KitKat (last version for SO-01F, SOL23) Android 4.4.4 KitKat Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (current)
Front Camera	2 MP (1080p video recording)
Weight	170 g (6.0 oz)
Dimensions	dimensions: 144 mm (5.7 in) H 74 mm (2.9 in) W 8.5 mm (0.33 in) D
Removable storage	up to 64 GB micro SDXC
Rear camera	Sony G Lens 20.7 MP 1/2.3" Exmor RS IMX220 back-side illuminated sensor with BIONZ ™ Engine for mobile image processor and LED flash 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s 720p video recording @ 30 frames/s VIA root access 2160p video recording @ 30 frames/s [ 1 ] [ 2 ] 1080p video recording @ 60 frames/s (Exclusive to Android 5.0.2) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] 720p video recording @ 120 frames/s [ 1 ] [ 2 ]

How to compare specifications

Check the exact regional model, chipset, screen, battery capacity, charging standards, camera hardware, storage, network bands and promised software updates against manufacturer documentation.

Price and availability

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Buyer checklist

Check regional warranty, supported networks, return policy, update commitments, accessories and repair availability before purchase.

Verification and limitations

This profile is based on a source directory record. An empty field means the information was not verified, not that a feature or course is unavailable. Figures and specifications may change by country, variant and date. Always confirm on the source page before applying or buying. Published as a reference guide on 2026-11-03, not as breaking news.

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