Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Philippines Price and Release Date Guesstimate, Complete Specs, Key Features
Remember Sony Xperia Z1 Mini, TP Friends? The smaller version of Sony's Xperia Z1 flagship that was supposed to only see release in Japan?
Well, it looks like the legendary Japanese company has decided to also bring that pint-sized powerhouse - albeit with a different name - to other territories around the world. Hopefully, they'd also launch it here in the Philippines.
Donning a more fitting moniker, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is practically the same as Sony Xperia Z1 - having similar OmniBalance design language, and set of innards and multimedia features - but flaunting a smaller 4.3 inch HD Triluminos display in lieu of the 5-inch Full HD screen of the original.
This quality makes it different from its supposed direct competitors Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and HTC One Mini, which aren't only smaller than their flagship counterparts but also have less powerful or greatly reduced technical specifications.
As I've shared in our previous Sony Xperia Z1 Mini post, this handset which has the Omnibalance scratch-resistant and shatter-proof DragonTrail-Glass-Aluminum-Gorilla-Glass-3-sandwich design identity and 4.3 inch HD Triluminos display "runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system skinned by the Japanese company's Xperia user interface (known for its darker hues) with its powerhouse Quad Core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 CPU and Adreno 330 GPU based Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset and efficiently handles multitasking with 2GB of RAM. Users also get the same 20.7 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash and the award-winning G-Lens, 2 MP front cam, 16 GB of internal storage expandable via microSD card slot, Full HD 30fps video recorder, IP55 and IP58 certification for being dust-and-water-proof, and LTE connectivity support. Sony Xperia Z1 Mini has a smaller non-removable 2,300 mAh Li-Ion battery pack versus 3,000 mAh on the flagship release but it's been reported that the former actually delivers longer uptime because of its less power-hungry display."
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact comes in four luscious color options, including Yellow, and Pink -- reflecting the fact that Sony is trying to attract female consumers - who prefer a smaller handset that fits their hands well - to check out this release.
As yet, we are still awaiting word from Sony Mobile Philippines on this handset's availability in the country. Off hand, though, I'm expecting Sony Xperia Z1 Compact to land here sometime in Q2 2014 with price tag in the area of Php 26,000 to 29,000 based on its SRP of $600 to $650 in other territories.
Update as of March 12, 2014: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact has just been officially announced in the Philippines. The smartphone will be available in Sony Stores and authorized retail partners across the country starting this month, March 2014, with official suggested retail price of Php 25,490, which is suprisingly lower than our Php 26,000 TP Guesstimate for the handset.
Well, it looks like the legendary Japanese company has decided to also bring that pint-sized powerhouse - albeit with a different name - to other territories around the world. Hopefully, they'd also launch it here in the Philippines.
Donning a more fitting moniker, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is practically the same as Sony Xperia Z1 - having similar OmniBalance design language, and set of innards and multimedia features - but flaunting a smaller 4.3 inch HD Triluminos display in lieu of the 5-inch Full HD screen of the original.
This quality makes it different from its supposed direct competitors Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and HTC One Mini, which aren't only smaller than their flagship counterparts but also have less powerful or greatly reduced technical specifications.
As I've shared in our previous Sony Xperia Z1 Mini post, this handset which has the Omnibalance scratch-resistant and shatter-proof DragonTrail-Glass-Aluminum-Gorilla-Glass-3-sandwich design identity and 4.3 inch HD Triluminos display "runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system skinned by the Japanese company's Xperia user interface (known for its darker hues) with its powerhouse Quad Core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 CPU and Adreno 330 GPU based Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset and efficiently handles multitasking with 2GB of RAM. Users also get the same 20.7 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash and the award-winning G-Lens, 2 MP front cam, 16 GB of internal storage expandable via microSD card slot, Full HD 30fps video recorder, IP55 and IP58 certification for being dust-and-water-proof, and LTE connectivity support. Sony Xperia Z1 Mini has a smaller non-removable 2,300 mAh Li-Ion battery pack versus 3,000 mAh on the flagship release but it's been reported that the former actually delivers longer uptime because of its less power-hungry display."
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact comes in four luscious color options, including Yellow, and Pink -- reflecting the fact that Sony is trying to attract female consumers - who prefer a smaller handset that fits their hands well - to check out this release.
As yet, we are still awaiting word from Sony Mobile Philippines on this handset's availability in the country. Off hand, though, I'm expecting Sony Xperia Z1 Compact to land here sometime in Q2 2014 with price tag in the area of Php 26,000 to 29,000 based on its SRP of $600 to $650 in other territories.
Update as of March 12, 2014: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact has just been officially announced in the Philippines. The smartphone will be available in Sony Stores and authorized retail partners across the country starting this month, March 2014, with official suggested retail price of Php 25,490, which is suprisingly lower than our Php 26,000 TP Guesstimate for the handset.
| Name | Sony Xperia Z1 Compact |
| Type | Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen) |
| Price Category | Upper Midrange |
| Dimensions | 127 x 64.9 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 137 grams |
| Available Colors | White, Black, Lime, Pink |
| Operating System | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with planned upgrade to Android 4.4 KitKat |
| Display | 4.3 inches (~341 ppi pixel density), 720 x 1280 pixels, Sony Triluminos Display, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Scratch-Resistant and Shatter-proof glass panel |
| Processor | Quad Core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset |
| RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Internal Storage | 16 GB, expandable via microSD card slot supporting up to 64 GB |
| Camera | 20.7 MegaPixels, autofocus, LED flash, 2 MegaPixels front camera |
| Video Capture | Full HD 1080p 30 frames per second for main camera and front cam |
| Audio and Video Playback | MP4, H.263, H.264, MP3, eAAC+, WAV, Flac player |
| Ports | microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-The-Go, TV-out (via MHL A/V link), 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, 3G HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat4, 50 Mbps UL, 150 Mbps DL |
| GPS | Yes, with GLONASS and A-GPS |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Digital Compass, Gyroscope |
| Network | 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100, 4G Network LTE |
| SIM Card Type | microSIM |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2300 mAh battery |
| Uptime | Standby of up to 670 hours, Talk time of up to 18 hours, and 94 hours of Music playback |
| Value-Added Features | IP55 and IP58 certified scratch dust and water proof, Omnibalance Design, Xperia UI, Socialife |
| Announcement | January 7, 2014 at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, USA |
| Availability | Philippines: March 2014, Official |
| Price | TP Price Guesstimate: Php 26,000 to Php 29,000 Official: Php 25,490 |
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