Sony Xperia Series

75% Sony Xperia T
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 75%

91% 9 Consumer-Electronics-Produkte
Source: Chip.de - 8/13 German

Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%

91% 9 Consumer-Electronics-Produkte
Source: Chip.de - 8/13 German

Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%

Dual-SIM-Smartphone für 150 Euro
Source: Netzwelt German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Negative: performance slow; sim-card mode impractical
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2013

Dual-SIM-Smartphone für 150 Euro
Source: Netzwelt German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Negative: performance slow; sim-card mode impractical
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/14/2013

100% Sony Xperia Z review
Source: Expert Reviews English

Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia Z has the looks and the high-resolution screen to make it a worthy high-end smartphone. Currently, at least until the Samsung Galaxy S4 is released, its main competition is the similarly huge-screened HTC One. We prefer the HTC One's aluminium body, but if you don’t like the sweeping changes HTC has made to Android with its new Sense interface, you may prefer the more lightly-customised Xperia Z.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%

100% Sony Xperia Z review
Source: Expert Reviews English

Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia Z has the looks and the high-resolution screen to make it a worthy high-end smartphone. Currently, at least until the Samsung Galaxy S4 is released, its main competition is the similarly huge-screened HTC One. We prefer the HTC One's aluminium body, but if you don’t like the sweeping changes HTC has made to Android with its new Sense interface, you may prefer the more lightly-customised Xperia Z.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 100%

95% Sony Xperia Z review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
There is so much to love about the Sony Xperia Z - and while there are some annoyances, they pale in comparison. Yes, we think it's a bit shoddy that we encountered software bugs, but we suppose they can be fixed easily enough, and they weren't bad enough that we had crashes or lost data. The only problem is, by the time that's happened, the competition from fellow Android manufacturers will have grown even fiercer. For now, for those who can afford it, we recommend it heartily.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 95%

95% Sony Xperia Z review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
There is so much to love about the Sony Xperia Z - and while there are some annoyances, they pale in comparison. Yes, we think it's a bit shoddy that we encountered software bugs, but we suppose they can be fixed easily enough, and they weren't bad enough that we had crashes or lost data. The only problem is, by the time that's happened, the competition from fellow Android manufacturers will have grown even fiercer. For now, for those who can afford it, we recommend it heartily.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 95%

80% Review: Sony's Xperia Z is the Aquaman of phones
Source: TechHive.com English

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The Xperia Z is a great phone—the waterproof feature is incredibly fun to play with, the camera is solid as long as you have enough light, and the screen is both beautiful and responsive. Sony couldn’t help but slap its logo on the front of the phone and its mediocre software all over the home screens, but since the hardware is so high quality, it’s hard to mind much. The HTC One’s superior speaker and low-light photography give it an edge, but the Xperia Z is right up there with the top-tier Android phones, especially for fans of Sony’s other products—or butterfingers who want a stylish phone they can drop in the toilet once in a while.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z Review
Source: Slashgear English

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The Xperia Z is a surprise. From our original review, we knew it was a solid performer, but even with the Galaxy S 4 and the HTC One on the scene, it’s impressive how well it holds up to – and, in some cases, out-performs – its newer rivals. In fact, with all three flagships having shown their best side, we’re leaning toward judging the Xperia Z as the best all-round Android phone of the moment. At $99.99 down and then $20 per month – on top of service charges – for the duration of a two-year agreement, the Xperia Z is well priced, too. Great battery life, a highly capable camera, usable durability without the normal addition of heft, and sophisticated, discrete styling add up to a smartphone that rightly deserves the attention Samsung and HTC have been getting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2013

T-Mobile Sony XPERIA Z Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English

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If you decide to decide that T-mobile can become your carrier of choice (the WiFi calls would be my reason to switch), the XPERIA Z is a fine choice. It may not have the fastest hardware on paper, but it does possess a particularly responsive user interface which has nothing to envy from the fastest phones out there, on the contrary quite a few would gain to be as snappy. Overall, this is a very good phone that I think shouldn’t be judged on its hardware platform alone. Its design and relative ruggedness make it quite unique. We can’t give it an excellent rating because of the slightly slower hardware, but Sony came up with an excellent design and did a lot of great things in the software.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2013

70% Sony Xperia Z
Source: Laptop Mag English

Archive.org version
The LG Optimus F3 packs some cool features like floating apps and Home button LED notifications into a lightweight design. However, while this Android phone is $29 with a 2-year contract, there are other devices in the same price range (or cheaper) that are much better. If you prefer compact smartphones, the 4-inch Samsung Galaxy Victory ($49) lasts longer on a charge than the F3.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Review: Sony's Xperia Z is the Aquaman of phones
Source: TechHive.com English

Archive.org version
The Xperia Z is a great phone—the waterproof feature is incredibly fun to play with, the camera is solid as long as you have enough light, and the screen is both beautiful and responsive. Sony couldn’t help but slap its logo on the front of the phone and its mediocre software all over the home screens, but since the hardware is so high quality, it’s hard to mind much. The HTC One’s superior speaker and low-light photography give it an edge, but the Xperia Z is right up there with the top-tier Android phones, especially for fans of Sony’s other products—or butterfingers who want a stylish phone they can drop in the toilet once in a while.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

T-Mobile Sony Xperia Z Review
Source: Slashgear English

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The Xperia Z is a surprise. From our original review, we knew it was a solid performer, but even with the Galaxy S 4 and the HTC One on the scene, it’s impressive how well it holds up to – and, in some cases, out-performs – its newer rivals. In fact, with all three flagships having shown their best side, we’re leaning toward judging the Xperia Z as the best all-round Android phone of the moment. At $99.99 down and then $20 per month – on top of service charges – for the duration of a two-year agreement, the Xperia Z is well priced, too. Great battery life, a highly capable camera, usable durability without the normal addition of heft, and sophisticated, discrete styling add up to a smartphone that rightly deserves the attention Samsung and HTC have been getting.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2013

T-Mobile Sony XPERIA Z Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English

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If you decide to decide that T-mobile can become your carrier of choice (the WiFi calls would be my reason to switch), the XPERIA Z is a fine choice. It may not have the fastest hardware on paper, but it does possess a particularly responsive user interface which has nothing to envy from the fastest phones out there, on the contrary quite a few would gain to be as snappy. Overall, this is a very good phone that I think shouldn’t be judged on its hardware platform alone. Its design and relative ruggedness make it quite unique. We can’t give it an excellent rating because of the slightly slower hardware, but Sony came up with an excellent design and did a lot of great things in the software.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2013

70% Sony Xperia Z
Source: Laptop Mag English

Archive.org version
The LG Optimus F3 packs some cool features like floating apps and Home button LED notifications into a lightweight design. However, while this Android phone is $29 with a 2-year contract, there are other devices in the same price range (or cheaper) that are much better. If you prefer compact smartphones, the 4-inch Samsung Galaxy Victory ($49) lasts longer on a charge than the F3.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

90% Sony Xperia Z review: stylish Android smartphone with robust design
Source: Tech Advisor English

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The Xperia Z is the first smartphone which Sony has really nailed. We love the stylish, desirable and rugged design. The combination of excellent performance, a stunning screen and great cameras make the Xperia Z a force to be reckoned with. There is very little to say about this phone that is negative.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% features: 90% workmanship: 100%

90% Sony Xperia Z review: stylish Android smartphone with robust design
Source: Tech Advisor English

Archive.org version
The Xperia Z is the first smartphone which Sony has really nailed. We love the stylish, desirable and rugged design. The combination of excellent performance, a stunning screen and great cameras make the Xperia Z a force to be reckoned with. There is very little to say about this phone that is negative.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 100% features: 90% workmanship: 100%

Sony Xperia Z
Source: IT Reviews English

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It’s not every day that you use a smartphone in heavy rain without a care, but the Sony Xperia Z is not an everyday phone. The Xperia Z is Sony’s current flagship android smartphone featuring IP55/IP57 dust and water resistance with toughened glass on the front and back. Overall we thought Sony's software layer on the Xperia Z was very helpful, perhaps the best interface and usability of the current batch of high-end smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/27/2013

Sony Xperia Z
Source: IT Reviews English

Archive.org version
It’s not every day that you use a smartphone in heavy rain without a care, but the Sony Xperia Z is not an everyday phone. The Xperia Z is Sony’s current flagship android smartphone featuring IP55/IP57 dust and water resistance with toughened glass on the front and back. Overall we thought Sony's software layer on the Xperia Z was very helpful, perhaps the best interface and usability of the current batch of high-end smartphones.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/27/2013

91% Sony Xperia Z
Source: Audio Video Foto Bild - Heft 5/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 91%

91% Sony Xperia Z
Source: Audio Video Foto Bild - Heft 5/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 04/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 91%

88% Sony Xperia Z
Source: PC News - Heft 01/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 88%

Sony Xperia Z
Source: Connect Freestyle - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013

89% Sony Xperia Z
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 89%

88% Sony Xperia Z
Source: PC News - Heft 01/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 88%

Sony Xperia Z
Source: Connect Freestyle - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013

89% Sony Xperia Z
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 89%

87% Sony Xperia Z
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 87%

87% Sony Xperia Z
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 87%

100% Primus der 2013er Generation
Source: Allround-PC.com German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: very good hardiness; water- and dustproof
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%

100% Primus der 2013er Generation
Source: Allround-PC.com German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: very good hardiness; water- and dustproof
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2013
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Sony Xperia ZL Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English

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With that said, there certainly are some things holding back the Xperia ZL from receiving our excellent rating. The location of the ZL’s front-facing camera isn’t ideal and will confuse its users every time they fire it up, the phone’s vibration is way too strong and its battery could have been better. Regardless of those minor annoyances, the Xperia ZL is a great Android smartphone that really does bring all of Sony’s experience into a mobile device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Sony Xperia ZL Review
Source: Ubergizmo English English

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With that said, there certainly are some things holding back the Xperia ZL from receiving our excellent rating. The location of the ZL’s front-facing camera isn’t ideal and will confuse its users every time they fire it up, the phone’s vibration is way too strong and its battery could have been better. Regardless of those minor annoyances, the Xperia ZL is a great Android smartphone that really does bring all of Sony’s experience into a mobile device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/27/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Sony XPERIA ZL Review
Source: Slashgear English

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The Sony XPERIA ZL takes what the Sony XPERIA Z was good at – and remains good at – and puts it in a slightly more hand-friendly form factor. If you’d like your handset to have a massive amount of glass, you’ll want the Z. If instead you want a slightly less pretty machine that’s better for an accident here or there, go ZL.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2013

Sony XPERIA ZL Review
Source: Slashgear English

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The Sony XPERIA ZL takes what the Sony XPERIA Z was good at – and remains good at – and puts it in a slightly more hand-friendly form factor. If you’d like your handset to have a massive amount of glass, you’ll want the Z. If instead you want a slightly less pretty machine that’s better for an accident here or there, go ZL.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/24/2013

70% Sony Xperia ZL review - high-end Android phone is good but not great
Source: Tech Advisor English

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Should you run out and buy an Xperia ZL? In a word, no. There's nothing expressly wrong with it: I rather like the design, which feels modern, if a bit run-of-the-mill. It performs well, serves up plenty of battery life for average use cases, and even has a nice camera once you get used to its limitations (or aren't especially picky). But there are just too many great options out there, and while the Xperia ZL won't disappoint, your money will be better spent elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Sony Xperia ZL review - high-end Android phone is good but not great
Source: Tech Advisor English

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Should you run out and buy an Xperia ZL? In a word, no. There's nothing expressly wrong with it: I rather like the design, which feels modern, if a bit run-of-the-mill. It performs well, serves up plenty of battery life for average use cases, and even has a nice camera once you get used to its limitations (or aren't especially picky). But there are just too many great options out there, and while the Xperia ZL won't disappoint, your money will be better spent elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Review: Sony Xperia ZL is about as exciting as getting socks for Christmas
Source: TechHive.com English

Archive.org version
Should you run out and buy an Xperia ZL? In a word, no. There's nothing expressly wrong with it: I rather like the design, which feels modern, if a bit run-of-the-mill. It performs well, serves up plenty of battery life for average use cases, and even has a nice camera once you get used to its limitations (or aren't especially picky). But there are just too many great options out there, and while the Xperia ZL won't disappoint, your money will be better spent elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Review: Sony Xperia ZL is about as exciting as getting socks for Christmas
Source: TechHive.com English

Archive.org version
Should you run out and buy an Xperia ZL? In a word, no. There's nothing expressly wrong with it: I rather like the design, which feels modern, if a bit run-of-the-mill. It performs well, serves up plenty of battery life for average use cases, and even has a nice camera once you get used to its limitations (or aren't especially picky). But there are just too many great options out there, and while the Xperia ZL won't disappoint, your money will be better spent elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

83% Sony Xperia ZL
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%

83% Sony Xperia ZL
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%

80% Sony Xperia SP review: excellent mid-range Google Android phone
Source: Tech Advisor English

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The Sony Xperia SP has the spec and price of a mid-range Android smartphone, but when you actually get the device in your hands and start using it any ideas of it being mediocre go out of the window. It really is a class act, so if you're looking for a good phone to browse the web, perform tasks quickly and take decent photos with at a price that won't break the bank, then you really should consider the Xperia SP.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% Sony Xperia SP review: excellent mid-range Google Android phone
Source: Tech Advisor English

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The Sony Xperia SP has the spec and price of a mid-range Android smartphone, but when you actually get the device in your hands and start using it any ideas of it being mediocre go out of the window. It really is a class act, so if you're looking for a good phone to browse the web, perform tasks quickly and take decent photos with at a price that won't break the bank, then you really should consider the Xperia SP.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

Sony Xperia SP video review: impressive mid-range Android smartphone
Source: Tech Advisor English

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The SP is actually smaller and heavier than its big brother, the Xperia Z, but it still manages to feel nice in your hands in terms of weight and dimensions. See also: Sony Xperia SP review: mid-priced Android phone is a class act. The 4.6in display is just about the perfect size in terms of the average thumb's screen reach. The display itself boasts 720 x 1280 pixels and looks very sharp.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/21/2013

Sony Xperia SP video review: impressive mid-range Android smartphone
Source: Tech Advisor English

Archive.org version
The SP is actually smaller and heavier than its big brother, the Xperia Z, but it still manages to feel nice in your hands in terms of weight and dimensions. See also: Sony Xperia SP review: mid-priced Android phone is a class act. The 4.6in display is just about the perfect size in terms of the average thumb's screen reach. The display itself boasts 720 x 1280 pixels and looks very sharp.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/21/2013

80% Sony Xperia SP review: an impressive mid-range Android smartphone
Source: Tech Advisor English

Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia SP has the spec and price of a mid-range Android smartphone, but when you actually get the device in your hands and start using it any ideas of it being mediocre go out of the window. It really is a class act, so if you're looking for a good phone to browse the web, perform tasks quickly and take decent photos with at a price that won't break the bank, then you really should consider the Xperia SP.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

80% Sony Xperia SP review: an impressive mid-range Android smartphone
Source: Tech Advisor English

Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia SP has the spec and price of a mid-range Android smartphone, but when you actually get the device in your hands and start using it any ideas of it being mediocre go out of the window. It really is a class act, so if you're looking for a good phone to browse the web, perform tasks quickly and take decent photos with at a price that won't break the bank, then you really should consider the Xperia SP.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%

60% Sony Xperia SP review
Source: V3.co.uk English

Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia SP is a reasonable Android boasting decent performance and battery life and all the inherent perks of its Jelly Bean operating system. However, the phone's ability to shine is hampered by a slightly dull display, poor storage and less than stellar software additions.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% Sony Xperia SP review
Source: V3.co.uk English

Archive.org version
The Sony Xperia SP is a reasonable Android boasting decent performance and battery life and all the inherent perks of its Jelly Bean operating system. However, the phone's ability to shine is hampered by a slightly dull display, poor storage and less than stellar software additions.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

Review: Sony Xperia SP
Source: Reg Hardware English

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Nokia’s Lumia 720 is another alternative if you can live with Windows Phone 8, but the 480 x 800 display counts against it, as does the limited amount of Ram, which rules out some of the apps and games in the WP8 app store. None support 4G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2013

Review: Sony Xperia SP
Source: Reg Hardware English

Archive.org version
Nokia’s Lumia 720 is another alternative if you can live with Windows Phone 8, but the 480 x 800 display counts against it, as does the limited amount of Ram, which rules out some of the apps and games in the WP8 app store. None support 4G.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2013

Sony Xperia SP review: lights, camera, performance
Source: Engadget English

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The Xperia SP is by no means perfect. It's got a grime- and glare-loving screen that misses the mark despite its HD resolution. Other problems: a penchant for bloatware and other small flaws like the terrible WiFi reception. The design may be a little bland for those who aren't interested in the transparent element, but the build quality is solid.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2013

Sony Xperia SP review: lights, camera, performance
Source: Engadget English

Archive.org version
The Xperia SP is by no means perfect. It's got a grime- and glare-loving screen that misses the mark despite its HD resolution. Other problems: a penchant for bloatware and other small flaws like the terrible WiFi reception. The design may be a little bland for those who aren't interested in the transparent element, but the build quality is solid.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2013

80% Sony Xperia SP review
Source: T3 English

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Sony’s excellent design and build quality are evident here. The Sony Xperia SP looks great, though the notification system, a Perspex bar at the base of the phone that glows with different colours for different purposes, will divide users. The camera is not Sony’s best, though the hardware shutter trigger is useful. Sony’s special features like Music Unlimited and its video store are useful and can be inviting ways to spend money. This is a solid, effective handset that’s good value and has strong specifications. It may not be the Xperia Z but it’s certainly worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Sony Xperia SP review
Source: T3 English

Archive.org version
Sony’s excellent design and build quality are evident here. The Sony Xperia SP looks great, though the notification system, a Perspex bar at the base of the phone that glows with different colours for different purposes, will divide users. The camera is not Sony’s best, though the hardware shutter trigger is useful. Sony’s special features like Music Unlimited and its video store are useful and can be inviting ways to spend money. This is a solid, effective handset that’s good value and has strong specifications. It may not be the Xperia Z but it’s certainly worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

96% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 96% emissions: 92%

96% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 96% emissions: 92%

88% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88%

88% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 88%

88% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 88% mobility: 86%

88% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Stiftung Warentest - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 88% mobility: 86%

82% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 82%

82% Sony Xperia SP
Source: Connect - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 82%

350-Euro-Smartphone mit Edel-Optik
Source: Netzwelt German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: appealing design; solid and fast device Negative: deficient voice quality; average camera
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2013

350-Euro-Smartphone mit Edel-Optik
Source: Netzwelt German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: appealing design; solid and fast device Negative: deficient voice quality; average camera
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/29/2013

80% Sony Xperia L review
Source: Trusted Reviews English

Archive.org version
No. The Xperia L has a decent screen and performance is adequate, but the camera’s excruciating two-second shutter delay is a major black mark against it, as is the so-so build quality. There are better phones available for the same price. The Sony Xperia L lacks the spit and polish necessary to standout at this price. The basics are good enough, but the sluggish camera and merely ok design count against it.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 70% display: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 60%

70% Sony Xperia L review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
We are left a little confused at the end of this review, mainly because we really wanted to like the Xperia L. We're always fans of a phone that you can show off to your friends and have them say "yeah, that's a nice phone", only for you to be able to say "but wait, did you see this?" and hear them gasp as you show off the neat party trick. That neat party trick is clearly the camera, and as we have said, we feel that the camera is really something special. For those that want a decent camera phone, but don't want to pay loads, you might want to look at the Xperia L.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 70%

70% Sony Xperia L review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
We are left a little confused at the end of this review, mainly because we really wanted to like the Xperia L. We're always fans of a phone that you can show off to your friends and have them say "yeah, that's a nice phone", only for you to be able to say "but wait, did you see this?" and hear them gasp as you show off the neat party trick. That neat party trick is clearly the camera, and as we have said, we feel that the camera is really something special. For those that want a decent camera phone, but don't want to pay loads, you might want to look at the Xperia L.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 70% workmanship: 70%

93% Sony Xperia L
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 93% emissions: 84%

93% Sony Xperia L
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 93% emissions: 84%

Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Inside HW English

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Lastly, it only remains to give our opinion on Sony Xperia Z Ultra: it was made just so Sony could say they made the biggest phablet. Yes, enjoying multimedia content can be a great experience, in case you have very good headphones. Yes, you can draw with a graphite pencil, which is the most natural solution. Yes, it will draw attention wherever you decide to use this Goliath of smartphones. Yes, it can be used as any other smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2014

Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Inside HW English

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Lastly, it only remains to give our opinion on Sony Xperia Z Ultra: it was made just so Sony could say they made the biggest phablet. Yes, enjoying multimedia content can be a great experience, in case you have very good headphones. Yes, you can draw with a graphite pencil, which is the most natural solution. Yes, it will draw attention wherever you decide to use this Goliath of smartphones. Yes, it can be used as any other smartphone.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2014

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Source: Stuff TV English

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And that's the primary reason for the Z Ultra missing out on a 5-star rating. Feel free to restore the fifth star (in your mind, rather than by hacking our website) if you couldn't give a hoot about the camera, but still make sure you also take a peek at our Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review before taking the plunge. To our minds that's still the phablet to beat.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 90%

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Source: Stuff TV English

Archive.org version
And that's the primary reason for the Z Ultra missing out on a 5-star rating. Feel free to restore the fifth star (in your mind, rather than by hacking our website) if you couldn't give a hoot about the camera, but still make sure you also take a peek at our Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review before taking the plunge. To our minds that's still the phablet to beat.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 80% workmanship: 90%

Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition Review
Source: Slashgear English

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The Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition carves out a rather unique place in the Google collection of devices. Here you've got an ideal middle-place between smartphone and tablet, edging a lot more in on the tablet side of things. In this device is the vision we had back at the dawn of small, transportable computers. The Z Ultra is not too big to fit in your (admittedly mega-sized) pocket, and it's not too small that you'd not consider it for a do-anything device on the go.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2014

Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition Review
Source: Slashgear English

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The Sony Z Ultra Google Play Edition carves out a rather unique place in the Google collection of devices. Here you've got an ideal middle-place between smartphone and tablet, edging a lot more in on the tablet side of things. In this device is the vision we had back at the dawn of small, transportable computers. The Z Ultra is not too big to fit in your (admittedly mega-sized) pocket, and it's not too small that you'd not consider it for a do-anything device on the go.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/03/2014

Video: Sony Xperia Z Ultra review - a phablet that's just too big
Source: Tech Advisor English

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The phablet has a whopping 6.4in display so is closer to the size of a Nexus 7 than a Nexus 5.The device is essentially a super-sized version of the Xperia Z1, with a few little differences. See also 17 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013 It's got the same stylish brushed aluminium edging, glass rear cover and a fully dust- and waterproof design. Build quality, like the other Xperia phones and Sony products in general, is excellent. The device is astonishingly thin.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/24/2013

Video: Sony Xperia Z Ultra review - a phablet that's just too big
Source: Tech Advisor English

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The phablet has a whopping 6.4in display so is closer to the size of a Nexus 7 than a Nexus 5.The device is essentially a super-sized version of the Xperia Z1, with a few little differences. See also 17 best smartphones: The best phone you can buy in 2013 It's got the same stylish brushed aluminium edging, glass rear cover and a fully dust- and waterproof design. Build quality, like the other Xperia phones and Sony products in general, is excellent. The device is astonishingly thin.
video review
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/24/2013

70% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Wired Magazine English

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WIRED Water and dust resistant. Spectacularly bright display with great contrast and wide viewing angles. 3050 mAh battery easily lasts all day. TIRED It’s crazy big. Odd dock connector location on the left-hand side. Like on the Xperia Z, the tempered-glass front and rear panels are still huge fingerprint magnets. Grainy low-light photos.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Wired Magazine English

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WIRED Water and dust resistant. Spectacularly bright display with great contrast and wide viewing angles. 3050 mAh battery easily lasts all day. TIRED It’s crazy big. Odd dock connector location on the left-hand side. Like on the Xperia Z, the tempered-glass front and rear panels are still huge fingerprint magnets. Grainy low-light photos.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/05/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Source: Techradar English

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The Xperia Z Ultra is one of those devices that makes you gasp. Partly because of its beautiful design and partly because its specs are so great. It's a phablet, but Sony wants you to also remember it's a phone. But if you even want to take occasional photos, then don't bother. Sony's really let itself down here. We admit that a camera on a phablet isn't the reason to buy a device, but we expected a lot more from Sony. This is an excellent phablet, and one that will impress many. But with the higher base price, it could be a lot more impressive in some areas.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Source: Techradar English

Archive.org version
The Xperia Z Ultra is one of those devices that makes you gasp. Partly because of its beautiful design and partly because its specs are so great. It's a phablet, but Sony wants you to also remember it's a phone. But if you even want to take occasional photos, then don't bother. Sony's really let itself down here. We admit that a camera on a phablet isn't the reason to buy a device, but we expected a lot more from Sony. This is an excellent phablet, and one that will impress many. But with the higher base price, it could be a lot more impressive in some areas.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Source: T3 English

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It looks great, it feels good in the hand - but it may just be too impossibly big to make phone calls in comfort and without embarrassment. This is a highly capable phone with lots going for it from strong battery life to decent Sony apps, a gorgeous screen to excellent styling. But you do need it to make phone calls, don't you? This is a phone that's worth trying in your hand(s) before you plump for it. If the size isn't a problem, this is a great phone - and the waterproof feature is a cool extra that makes great sense whether you're clumsy, eager to show off down the pub, or a mermaid.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra review
Source: T3 English

Archive.org version
It looks great, it feels good in the hand - but it may just be too impossibly big to make phone calls in comfort and without embarrassment. This is a highly capable phone with lots going for it from strong battery life to decent Sony apps, a gorgeous screen to excellent styling. But you do need it to make phone calls, don't you? This is a phone that's worth trying in your hand(s) before you plump for it. If the size isn't a problem, this is a great phone - and the waterproof feature is a cool extra that makes great sense whether you're clumsy, eager to show off down the pub, or a mermaid.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/24/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: The quad-core 2.2GHz MEGA SCREEN PHONDLESLAB
Source: Reg Hardware English

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At more than £600 unlocked, the Ultra is far from cheap, though compared to a 64GB iPhone 5S it’s a steal. Price aside, the Z Ultra is now the definitive VLP. The screen is vast and visually stunning, the battery capacious, the media apps an object lesson in excellence, and the physical design impressive. And it’s waterproof, a first in class. Downsides? No LED flash and a rather mediocre camera, a fixed battery and a rather puny loudspeaker. Not everyone will think it worth close to twice the price of a Galaxy Mega 6.3 but if money is no object or you judge value on the Apple scale, you are unlikely to be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2013

Sony Xperia Z Ultra: The quad-core 2.2GHz MEGA SCREEN PHONDLESLAB
Source: Reg Hardware English

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At more than £600 unlocked, the Ultra is far from cheap, though compared to a 64GB iPhone 5S it’s a steal. Price aside, the Z Ultra is now the definitive VLP. The screen is vast and visually stunning, the battery capacious, the media apps an object lesson in excellence, and the physical design impressive. And it’s waterproof, a first in class. Downsides? No LED flash and a rather mediocre camera, a fixed battery and a rather puny loudspeaker. Not everyone will think it worth close to twice the price of a Galaxy Mega 6.3 but if money is no object or you judge value on the Apple scale, you are unlikely to be disappointed.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/03/2013

70% Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review
Source: Techspot English

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After enjoying my time with the Xperia Z, I have to say that I’m disappointed with the Xperia Z Ultra. The device is insanely fast and complemented by a massive, beautiful 1080p display, but Sony has failed to deliver the necessary software to take advantage of the phone’s interesting hardware features. Ultimately I can’t recommend this phone over Samsung’s Galaxy Note range, especially with the Galaxy Note III on the horizon, because it lacks an overall polish that you need from a large, note-taking-cum-multimedia device. In some respects the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is wonderful, but it’s the critical areas where it falls behind the mark.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review
Source: Techspot English

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After enjoying my time with the Xperia Z, I have to say that I’m disappointed with the Xperia Z Ultra. The device is insanely fast and complemented by a massive, beautiful 1080p display, but Sony has failed to deliver the necessary software to take advantage of the phone’s interesting hardware features. Ultimately I can’t recommend this phone over Samsung’s Galaxy Note range, especially with the Galaxy Note III on the horizon, because it lacks an overall polish that you need from a large, note-taking-cum-multimedia device. In some respects the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is wonderful, but it’s the critical areas where it falls behind the mark.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review
Source: Think Digit English

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This is undoubtedly the most powerful smartphone that money can buy today, full credit to the Snapdragon 800 processor. However, the huge screen does have its fans, and equally the critics. While we believe the size aspect is subjective, we would definitely complement the display for doing the job fairly well - bright and sharp. Build quality is carried forward from the Xperia Z. In a nutshell, this smartphone will appeal to a limited demographic, and within that, it does the job.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 90% workmanship: 70%

80% Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review
Source: Think Digit English

Archive.org version
This is undoubtedly the most powerful smartphone that money can buy today, full credit to the Snapdragon 800 processor. However, the huge screen does have its fans, and equally the critics. While we believe the size aspect is subjective, we would definitely complement the display for doing the job fairly well - bright and sharp. Build quality is carried forward from the Xperia Z. In a nutshell, this smartphone will appeal to a limited demographic, and within that, it does the job.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 90% features: 90% workmanship: 70%

65% Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English

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The Z Ultra is simply too unwieldy to be used as a primary phone. The camera quality is strictly average and the loud speaker is anything but that. And for this price, we expected at least 32GB of onboard memory. It does have an excellent display, however, and one of the fastest chipsets ever fitted to a phone, which makes it great for entertainment and gaming. If the two above mentioned points are your main criteria, then nothing beats the Z Ultra. For rest of us, we’ll just have to wait for Sony to bring this Triluminos goodness to a screen size that’s more pocketable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%

65% Sony Xperia Z Ultra Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English

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The Z Ultra is simply too unwieldy to be used as a primary phone. The camera quality is strictly average and the loud speaker is anything but that. And for this price, we expected at least 32GB of onboard memory. It does have an excellent display, however, and one of the fastest chipsets ever fitted to a phone, which makes it great for entertainment and gaming. If the two above mentioned points are your main criteria, then nothing beats the Z Ultra. For rest of us, we’ll just have to wait for Sony to bring this Triluminos goodness to a screen size that’s more pocketable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%

the best phone you'll probably never buy
Source: Engadget English

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Just like we saw with the Samsung Galaxy Mega, your decision to purchase the Xperia Z Ultra depends mostly on its size. The Z Ultra doesn't offer any unique traits that would make people want to deal with its massive frame if they don't want to, and the price is going to scare off shoppers who are on the fence.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2013

the best phone you'll probably never buy
Source: Engadget English

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Just like we saw with the Samsung Galaxy Mega, your decision to purchase the Xperia Z Ultra depends mostly on its size. The Z Ultra doesn't offer any unique traits that would make people want to deal with its massive frame if they don't want to, and the price is going to scare off shoppers who are on the fence.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2013

Sony Xperia Z Ultra hands-on review: a 6.4-inch Android phablet
Source: Tech Advisor English

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We like the Sony Xperia Z Ultra but the size is an issue here. Do you really want a 6.4in smartphone? Maybe you do if you can't afford a smartphone and a tablet, but at with an expected price of £599 (TBC), it's hardly the most attractive option. Check back soon for a full review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/06/2013

Sony Xperia Z Ultra hands-on review: a 6.4-inch Android phablet
Source: Tech Advisor English

Archive.org version
We like the Sony Xperia Z Ultra but the size is an issue here. Do you really want a 6.4in smartphone? Maybe you do if you can't afford a smartphone and a tablet, but at with an expected price of £599 (TBC), it's hardly the most attractive option. Check back soon for a full review.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/06/2013

Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: It Pro English

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Even if the Ultra isn’t the “fastest” in terms of benchmarks when it is released later in the year, we envisage users will have no complaints about performance. Transitions between applications and homescreen are faultless. Playing resource hungry content such as multimedia or games won't prove a problem either.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2013

Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: It Pro English

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Even if the Ultra isn’t the “fastest” in terms of benchmarks when it is released later in the year, we envisage users will have no complaints about performance. Transitions between applications and homescreen are faultless. Playing resource hungry content such as multimedia or games won't prove a problem either.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2013

95% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 95% emissions: 83%

95% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 6/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 95% emissions: 83%

76% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Konsument.at - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 76%

76% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Konsument.at - Heft 2/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 01/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 76%

96% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 1 (Dezember 2013/Januar 2014) German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 96%

83% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: PC News - Heft 01/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%

96% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft Nr. 1 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 96%

83% Sony Xperia Z Ultra
Source: PC News - Heft 1/2014 German