Sony Xperia Z1 vs Samsung Galaxy S4

Introduction

The excitement prior to the Z1s introduction was quite big, and for a reason – it turned out that the Sony Xperia Z1 is one of the finer Android smartphones for the second half of the year. But is it good enough to defeat what was one of the best Android smartphones for the first half of the year? Even though the Xperia Z1 has the benefit of coming out about half a year after the Samsung Galaxy S4, we can imagine that its still quite scary to face Samsungs finest. After all, the GS4 has such a loyal following behind it...

But, scary or not, thats exactly what the Xperia Z1 will have to do right here. Armed with its quality design, powerful chipset and astonishing camera, the Z1 will try to prove that it has surpassed the Galaxy S4 in almost every aspect. However, we can imagine that the GS4 will not simply stay still and accept its destiny. Ladies and gents, lets invite these two fearsome gladiators into the arena, and dont forget your popcorn!

Design

Well, there are both good and bad things going for the designs of the Xperia Z1 and the Galaxy S4. While both handsets should be considered unisex, the GS4 has a somewhat more feminine look, especially when in white. Thats not a bad thing, of course, but if we had to select the smartphone with the more impressive exterior, wed go for the Xperia Z1. Not only does it look fancier, but it also sports a higher-quality construction, thanks to its tough front and back glass panels, as well as classy aluminum frame that unites it all into one appealing device. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S4 isnt bad, as far as appearance goes, but its not necessarily eye-catchy, plus its flimsy plastic construction is anything but premium.

Now, thats OK, but when it comes to the size, we really find Sonys product to be on the bulkier side with its 5.69 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches, compared to the Galaxy S4s 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 inches. One can definitely feel a substantial difference when holding the Xperia Z1 and the Galaxy S4 – the GS4 feels much smaller, and so its also significantly easier to hold and work with.

Neither the buttons of the Xperia Z1, nor those of the Galaxy S4 are very good, but they are all decent. Those on the Z1 are proably just a tad better. One thing that the GS4 lacks is a dedicated camera button, which is present on the Z1, so if youre taking a lot of pics with your smartphone, you might want to consider this.

Check out out Hands-On review of the Sony Xperia Z1

Another area where the Xperia Z1 excels is toughness. While we wouldnt advise you to through your Z1 out the window just to see what happens, its definitely nice to know that its IP 58-certified, meaning that it has some degree of protection against water and dust. The Galaxy S4, on the other hand, doesnt feature such protection.

Source: Phone Arena

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