Suitable for use in heavy rain and remote locations, the Xperia Z does software well, feels tougher than the Galaxy S4 and can handle multitasking with ease.
While the inside of the phone and battery are protected because the body of the phone is sealed, all the flaps on the outside ports (SIM, headphone, USB charger etc) have to be properly closed to attain water and dust protection.
Cleverly the Xperia Z can detect when one or more flaps are open and reminds you to close them.
The Xperia Z feels more stylish and tough than the Samsung Galaxy S4 which also sports a 5 inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD screen, but has a non-premium plastic feel to it.
Sony Electronics President and COO Phil Molyneux holds up a Sony Xperia Z smart phone as he speaks during a Sony press conference at the 2013 International CES.
Suitable for use in heavy rain and remote locations, the Xperia Z does software well, feels tougher than the Galaxy S4 and can handle multitasking with ease.