Sony XperiaTM Z1 Compact D5503 Information
White paper
January 2014
XperiaTM Z1 Compact
D5503
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Table of contents
Product overview ........................................................................................................2
Xperia™ Z1 Compact highlights ............................................................................2
Facts – dimensions, weight, performance and networks ......................................4
Categorised feature list ..........................................................................................6
Technologies in detail .................................................................................................9
Device-to-device communications (local) .............................................................9
ANT+™ wireless technology ...............................................................................9
Bluetooth® wireless technology .......................................................................10
Wi-Fi® ...............................................................................................................11
DLNA Certified® (Digital Living Network Alliance) ............................................12
Messaging ...........................................................................................................13
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)..............................................................13
Email .................................................................................................................13
Positioning – location based services .................................................................14
Provisioning (OMA CP) ........................................................................................14
Multimedia (audio, image and video) ...................................................................15
Synchronisation (OMA DS, EAS, Google Sync™) ...............................................17
Web browser .......................................................................................................17
Memory in Android™ devices .............................................................................18
Trademarks and acknowledgements ..................................................................22
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Product overview
Xperia™ Z1 Compact highlights
• Sony G Lens, 1/2.3 inches 20.7 MP Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor and BIONZ™ for mobile
image processing engine
• 4.3” TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile with X-Reality™ for mobile picture engine
• Water and dust resistant (IP55 & IP58), durable tempered glass with a solid one-piece aluminium frame
• Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 quad-core 2.2 Ghz processor, 2300 mAh battery, Battery STAMINA
Mode
• Live broadcast to Facebook™ via Social live
The world’s best camera in a water resistant smartphone*
Sharper. Clearer. Brighter. That’s what Sony’s industry leading compact digital cameras give you. And
now with the Xperia™ Z1 Compact, we have created a groundbreaking smartphone built with the very
same components, giving you the most stellar picture and video quality possible. By combining the large
1/2.3 inches 20.7MP Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, Sony’s award-winning G Lens, and intelligent
BIONZ™ for mobile image processing engine, the results are nothing less than amazing. The lightsensitive 27mm wide angle lens comes with an aperture of F2.0. Wide apertures mean that bokeh – the
way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light – will be naturally incorporated in images produced. The
large high sensitivity sensor is made exclusively for the Xperia™ Z1 Compact and is equivalent to the
sensor size used in Sony’s Cyber-shot™ digital still cameras, which together with the intelligent noise
reduction capabilities of the image processing engine and the sensitive ISO 6400 enables incredibly clear
low-light pictures without sacrificing detail. The high pixel resolution, aspherical lens and BIONZ™ for
mobile super resolution technology enables zoom without quality loss - just like an optical zoom, while the
high shutter speed reduces any risk of blurry footage. Images are delivered with super sharpness, clarity
and brightness.
*Xperia™ Z1 Compact features a camera combining the world’s largest image sensor (1/2.3 inches) with
the highest resolution (20.7 MP) in a water resistant smartphone. It also includes the brightest lens (F2.0)
available in a slim water resistant (IPX5/IPX8) smartphone. Specifications verified by Strategy Analytics’
SpecTRAX service as of May 10, 2013. For more information on Strategy Analytics results, go to:
www.sonymobile.com/testresults.
The best colour and sharpness ever
Built with the latest Sony BRAVIA® technologies optimised for mobile, the Xperia™ Z1 Compact
incorporates a large high-resolution 4.3 inch TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile, for a wider palette of rich,
natural colours – just like having a broader range of colour pencils to draw from. With Sony’s exclusive XReality™ for mobile picture engine, everything you watch – from HD movies to web videos and photos – is
analysed and selectively processed to deliver clean, clear, and lifelike pictures. In addition, the Intelligent
Super Resolution technology finds and reproduces lacking pixels, so you’ll always be able to enjoy the
sharpest videos, preventing your entertainment from being spoiled by low resolution videos. The display
comes with a 1280 x 720 progressive scan, for incredibly crisp pictures free of jagged edges. Paired with
a pixel density of 342 pixels per inch, you get pictures that are razor sharp and incredibly bright.
Smart, sleek and water resistant*
Building upon the rich history of Sony’s craftsmanship, the Xperia™ Z1 Compact has been carefully
crafted using only clean lines and premium materials. With OmniBalance™ design, this smartphone offers
balance and symmetry in all directions, creating a smartphone that feels wonderful to hold in every angle.
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Both the front and back are made of durable tempered glass, reflecting the world around you while
allowing you to get so immersed in content that the hardware virtually disappears. The innovative solid
one-piece aluminium frame is designed without breaks, creating a completely seamless expression.
Paired with the Magnetic Charging Dock DK31, charging is made smooth and comfortable, with no need
to open a USB cap. And due to its IP55/IP58 rating, this slim and sleek smartphone is both water and dust
resistant. In fact, even the headphone jack is water resistant. For a smartphone that is just as breathtaking
as it is tough.
*In compliance with IP55 and IP58, the Xperia™ Z1 Compact is protected against the ingress of dust and
is water resistant. Provided that all the covers for the micro USB port, the micro SIM slot and the memory
card slot are firmly closed, the phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable
directions in compliance with IP55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1.50 metres of freshwater for up to 30
minutes in compliance with IP58. For more information, go to www.sonymobile.com/xperia-z1waterresistant.
Blazing fast performance
Performance that never lets you down. Isn’t that what we’re all craving for? With the Xperia™ Z1
Compact, that’s exactly what you get. This smartphone supports super-fast LTE networks, giving you
access to entertainment anytime and anywhere. With the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 800 quad-core
2.2 Ghz processor with 2GB RAM, this smartphone comes with ultra-fast performance and breathtaking
graphics. So stream your favourite YouTube™ clips and download the latest podcasts.
Better battery life
Smartphones use a lot of power, even when you’re not actively using them. All those apps that you have
on your phone may still be running in the background, draining your battery. Battery STAMINA Mode
saves you wasted battery drain. It recognises when you’re not using your display and automatically turns
off the functions you don’t need, while keeping the notifications you want. As soon as you press the power
button to wake up your screen, everything is up and running again.
Social live – broadcast your precious moments live
Your best friend’s wedding. Your child’s first steps. That winning goal. With Social live, you can broadcast
every precious moment as it happens live via Facebook. Get your friend’s response right on the screen
and keep the conversation going, all in real-time. So go ahead and let the Xperia™ Z1 Compact erase the
distance and bring together the people that matter to you most.
Info-eye™ – an innovative way to gain information
How tall is the Eiffel Tower? What meat should you eat with that bottle of red? And what does that QR
code tell you? Photograph the object and Info-eye™ is designed to instantly give you relevant information
you need. An innovative way to search information on the things that interest you – right through your
camera viewfinder.
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Facts – dimensions, weight, performance and
networks
Operating system Google™ Android™ 4.3 (Jelly Bean MR2)
Processor 2.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974 Quad Core
GPU Adreno 330
Size 127 x 64.9 x 9.5 mm
Weight 137 grams
Available colours Black
White
Pink
Lime
SIM card micro SIM
Main screen
Colours 16,777,216 colour TFT
Resolution 1280x720 pixels
Size (diagonal) 4.3 inches
Input mechanisms
Text input On-screen QWERTY keyboard
Touch screen Capacitive
Touch gesture Yes – multi-touch, up to 10 fingers supported
Memory
RAM 2 GB
Flash memory Up to 16 GB*
Expansion slot microSD™ card, up to 64 GB (SDXC supported)
Camera
Camera resolution 20.7 MP
Digital zoom 8x
Photo light Yes – Pulsed LED
Video recording Yes – HD 1080p
Front Camera Yes – HD 1080p for video chat and 2 MP for camera capture
ISO ISO 3200 maximum in manual mode
Minimum Focus distance 100 mm
Sensors
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* Memory comprises approximately 4 GB of firmware, plus 12 GB of “Internal storage” for music, pictures
and movies, and downloaded applications and their data. For more details about memory, see “Memory in
Android™ devices” on page 18.
** Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique as performed in controlled laboratory conditions. Actual time may vary.
NOTE: Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and device
usage.
NOTE: Performance metrics measured under laboratory conditions.
Accelerometer Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Magnetometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Networks
D5503 UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV),
1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) MHz
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Data transfer speeds
GSM GPRS Up to 107 kbps
GSM EDGE Up to 296 kbps
HSUPA (upload) Cat 6, up to 5.8 Mbps
HSDPA (download) Cat 24, up to 42 Mbps
LTE (upload) Cat 4, up to 50 Mbps
LTE (download) Cat 4, up to 150 Mbps
Talk time (GSM) Up to 10 hours**
Standby time (GSM) Up to 670 hours**
Talk time (UMTS) Up to 18 hours**
Standby time (UMTS) Up to 600 hours**
Standby time (LTE) Up to 550 hours**
Music listening time Up to 94 hours**
Video playback time Up to 12 hours**
Battery (Embedded) 2300 mAh minimum
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Categorised feature list
Camera
20.7 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Burst mode
HDR for photos and movies
Face detection
Flash/Pulsed LED
Flash/Photo light
Front-facing camera (2 MP 1080p)
Geotagging
HD video recording (1080p)
Image stabiliser
Object tracking
Picture Effect
Quick Launch
Red-eye reduction
Scene recognition
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile Shutter™
Sony Exmor RS® for mobile
Image sensor
Superior Auto
Sweep Panorama
Touch capture
Touch focus
White balance
Music
3D Surround Sound (VPT)
Album art
Bluetooth® stereo (aptX®, A2DP)
ClearAudio+
Clear Bass™
Clear Phase™
Clear stereo
Dynamic normaliser
Low power audio playback***
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service*
SensMe™
TrackID™ music recognition*
“WALKMAN” application
xLoud™ Experience
Internet
Bookmarks
Google Chrome™*
Google Play™*
Google™ search*
Google Voice™ Search*
Google Maps™ for Mobile with
Street view*
Info-eye™*
NeoReader™ barcode scanner*
Pan & zoom
Sony Select
Xperia™ Home
Web browser (WebKit™)*
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