As powerful as a compact digital camera

The Xperia Z1 is built with the very same components as Sony?s compact digital cameras, meaning it?s a great smartphone for capturing images. It combines a large 1/2.3″, 20.7 MP Exmor RS? for mobile image sensor, Sony?s award-winning G Lens and intelligent BIONZ? for mobile image-processing engine. And when using Superior Auto you?ll always get stunning results, because it chooses the best camera settings for you.

Premium in every sense

Discover the feeling of true symmetry

Reflective glass surfaces. A seamless, one-piece aluminium frame. Symmetry in all directions. With the Xperia Z1, you get a stunning smartphone that is just as much a pleasure to look at as it is to hold.

Xperia Z1 design philosophy

Waterproof and ready for life?s surprises

Wild pool games, hard desert winds or falling into the kitchen sink ? the waterproof* and dust-resistant Xperia Z1 will handle it all.

More than 100 Sony devices. Connected with just one touch.

Experience the magic of wireless NFC technology

Pair your Xperia Z1 with a selection of more than 100 premium and innovative accessories, all easily connected with just one touch, and say bye-bye to the days when cables cluttered your living room.

Displays reality. Only better.

A superior viewing experience

The latest blockbuster. Your son?s first steps. Enjoy them in dazzling colour on your Xperia Z1. Built with the latest Sony BRAVIA® technologies, this smartphone incorporates a large high-resolution 5″ Full HD TRILUMINOS? Display for mobile with X-Reality? for mobile picture engine. The result is an incredible viewing experience, no matter what you?re watching.

A camera as intelligent as the human eye

Sharper. Clearer. Brighter. That?s what Sony?s compact digital cameras give you. And with Xperia Z1, we have created a great camera phone built with the very same components, packaged into a 8.5 mm slim smartphone. It combines a large 1/2.3? 20.7 MP Exmor RS? for mobile image sensor, Sony?s award-winning G Lens and intelligent BIONZ? for mobile image processing engine. This unique combination gives you images that are delivered with a superior sharpness, clarity and brightness ? always.

Get closer. Stay sharp.

3x Clear Image Zoom

Shooting from a distance? The 3x Clear Image Zoom with high resolution sensor and BIONZ? for mobile?s by-pixel super resolution take you to tele-like, 81 mm optical zoom. The combined higher resolution of Exmor RS? for mobile and by-pixel super resolution of BIONZ? for mobile work their magic. Zoom in and enjoy sharply detailed pictures.

More pixels per inch

Razor sharp and super bright

This Full HD display features an impressive 441 pixels per inch. All those pixels combined give you a level of clarity that makes whatever you look at all the more real. The result? Razor sharp text and super crisp images, and an incredibly vivid viewing experience.

Magnetically connected

Combine your Xperia Z1 with the smart Magnetic Charging Dock DK31 and enjoy a truly smooth connection. Place your Xperia Z1 in the dock, and the magnet steers the phone?s cleverly designed charging port to the dock?s connector. Thanks to magnetic pins, you don?t need to fiddle with any ports in order to charge. And while your phone is charging you can check and write messages, or why not enjoy a movie ? all from a comfortable viewing angle.

A world of entertainment

The WALKMAN, Movies and Album apps on your Xperia homescreen provide a fast lane to a world of entertainment. Seamless access to online and offline content ? the best and easiest way to discover, enjoy and share photos, music and videos.

The perfect album app

Carry every picture with you, without storing them all in your phone. PlayMemories Online* lets you collect all your photos and videos from your camera phone in one place, so you can relive your favorite moments wherever you are. Upload pictures automatically over WiFi from your phone to PlayMemories Online. Since there?s no storage limitation, you can upload as many pictures as you want.

Always loud and clear ? HD Voice

HD voice*eliminates background noise to improve voice clarity. That means that you can talk normally and be heard clearly, without having to raise your voice, even in noisy environments. Now you don?t have to shout to be heard, or try to find a quiet place for your conversation.