Sony Xperia Z1 Compact receives Android 4.4.4 software update

The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is now receiving the Android 4.4.4 software update in Russia, Italy and Indonesia. The update bring the 14.4.A.0.108 build number, which has reportedly been certified by the PTCRB website for the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra. It doesn't appear that the update is rolling to these handsets though.

Win an Xperia Z1 Compact and a SmartBand SWR10 from Sony

Sony is giving its fans an opportunity to win a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (lime green) and Sony SmartBand SWR10. The Xperia Z1 Compact as you may know shares most of its specs from the Sony Xperia Z1, including the quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU under the hood, and the 20.7MP rear snapper. The only difference between the two phones is with the screen and the battery.

Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact receive Android 4.4 KitKat

Sony is rolling out the Android 4.4 KitKat software update to the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and the Xperia Z1 Compact. The update will bring all the new features and performance improvements offered by the latest version of Android, along with the customizations from Sony.

Win a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and a SmartBand from Sony

Sony kicked off a competition that lets you win two of its latest products: the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact smartphone and the Sony SmartBand wearable. To enter the competition you have to Like the official Sony Mobile Facebook page, and answer two simple questions - you'll get the answers by watching a video presenting Sony’s new Lifelog app.

[GUIDE] How to enable Xperia Z2 smart call handling on Xperia Z1 and Z1 Compact

One of the great new features on the Sony Xperia Z2 is the ability to answer a call by just bringing the phone to your ear. The feature is enabled from the Smart call handling set on the Z2, and has been present on phones from other manufacturers for a while now.

Now the folks at XDA have managed to port the Smart call handing feature to the Xperia Z1 and the Xperia Z1 Compact.

Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Camera Comparison

The Sony Xperia Z1 has already gone up against the Nokia Lumia 1020 in several camera tests. This time, we see its smaller sibling, the Xperia Z1 Compact take a shot at Nokia's camera flagship. Sony claims super results and lossless digital zoom, PureView-style - but how will this compare against the larger optics, sensor, OIS and Xenon flash on the Lumia 1020.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs. Apple iPhone 5s - Video Comparison

In their attempt to top one another, Android manufacturers sometimes forget that bigger doesn't always mean better. While many would argue that Apple should offer a larger iPhone, several users are happy with the user friendly dimensions on the Apple iPhone 5s. So lets see how Apple's flagship compares against the OmniBalance design of the near equally sized Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs. HTC One - Video Comparison

The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is not the first mini version we have seen of a flagship device. But unlike the other mini variants, the Z1 Compact packs the exact same hardware into a smaller more handler friendly frame, including the premium-looking, water- and dust-proof body. But lets see how this quality smartphone compares against one of the best built Android handsets in the market - the HTC One.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 - Video Comparison

Size is not everything, especially in the smartphone world. Manufacturers have proven time and time again that not everyone is looking for the biggest displays on smartphones. That’s where the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact comes in with the simple promise to be not just compact, but also running on no-compromise top-notch hardware. So how does a mini version of Sony's flagship compare against the Samsung Galaxy S4?

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact vs. Sony Xperia Z1 - Video Comparison

The Sony Xperia Z1 and the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact are two very similar smartphones. They share the same design language that Sony phones are known for, like their waterproof bodies, and they both pack the hardware specs we've come to expect out of a high-end Android devices. Size, however, is the key factor that sets them apart. The Xperia Z1 comes with a 5-inch screen and is obviously the chunkier one of the two, while the Z1 Compact is physically smaller as it is equipped with a 4.3-inch display. The following video takes a closer look comparing these two handsets to find out what sets them apart.

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - Video Review

The Sony Xperia Z1 Compact maybe a compact smartphone like the HTC One mini and the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, but it has one major difference - it is a high-end flagship device. While other manufacturers release smaller variants of their flagships with mid-range hardware, Sony has decided that their compact Z1 deserved the very best.