Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, January, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Xperia Z1 Compact was about 320 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the display size of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?

4.3 inches

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?

2300 mAh

How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia Z1 Compact device?

The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is a highly popular smartphone which offers users with many advanced features and functionalities. But, there might be instances where users face difficulties while using the device, and may need to reset or factory restore their device. There are many ways to reset or factory restore the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact device, and this tutorial explains the most common and recommended methods for the same: Method 1: Using the Built-in Reset Option 1. Go to Settings on your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact device. 2. Scroll down and select Backup & Reset. 3. You will see an option called Factory Data Reset. Tap on this option. 4. A warning message will pop up, asking you to confirm the reset action. Tap OK to proceed. 5. The device will start the reset process, and it will take some time to complete. Once completed, the device will reboot and you can set it up as a new device. Method 2: Using the Volume Up and Power Button 1. Turn off your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact device. 2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button together for around 10 seconds. 3. Release both buttons. 4. Use the Volume keys to navigate to Wipe data/factory reset, and press the Power button to select. 5. You will see a confirmation message on the screen. Scroll down with the Volume keys, and press the Power button to select Yes – delete all user data. 6. The reset process will start, and it may take some time to complete. 7. The device will reboot, and you will be able to set it up as a new device. Method 3: Using the Computer Software and Fastboot 1. Connect your Sony Xperia Z1 Compact device to your computer using a USB cable. 2. Download the Sony PC Companion software from the official Sony website. 3. Launch the Sony PC Companion software and select your device from the list of connected devices. 4. Click on the Backup & Restore tab. 5. Click on Factory Data Reset (FDR) to create a backup of your device. 6. The device will shut down automatically, and you will see the bootloader menu on the screen. 7. Use the Volume keys to navigate to Fastboot, and press the Power button to select. 8. Connect your PC to the device’s charger, and enable USB debugging on your device. 9. Open a command prompt on your PC and enter the following command: fastboot erase userdata 10. Wait for the device to be reset and rebooted. 11. You can now set up your device as a new device. These are the most common and recommended methods to reset or factory restore the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact device. Always make a backup of your device before proceeding with any reset or factory restore process to avoid losing any important data.

What is the processor of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact?

2.2 GHz Quad-core processor

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2014, January. Released 2014, January
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm (5.0 x 2.56 x 0.37 in)
Weight: 137 g (4.83 oz)
Build: Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM: Micro-SIM
: IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Display

Type: IPS LCD
Size: 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~61.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
Protection: Shatter proof glass
: Triluminos display X-Reality Engine

Platform

OS: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
CPU: Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330

Memory

Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM
: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single: 20.7 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.3", AF
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

Single: 2 MP
Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP, aptX
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Yes
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
: ANT+

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by: Up to 670 h (2G) / Up to 600 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 94 h

Misc

Colors: Black, White, Pink, Lime
Models: 550, SO-02F
SAR: 1.43 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.74 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Price: About 320 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 1819 (nominal), 1.772 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 60dB / Noise 58dB / Ring 66dB
Audio quality: Noise -91.7dB / Crosstalk -41.7dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 65h