[Xperia Z General] stefanve:
Android Authority

http://www.androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-z-review-video-167792/

"I don’t normally give numbered ratings for phones – after all, experiences with a phone are a purely subjective matter and my goal is to present the facts and opinions I come across in the usage of a new device so that you can make your own assessments when the time comes. That being said, I have seen the Sony Xperia Z get quite a few rave reviews that score it around a 9/10. If I were to break my rule for once, I would simply just agree with those reviews. This is a phone just shy of 5 stars that deserves an incredible amount of credit – it’s not just the phone that some of us have been waiting for, it’s the phone that Sony has been absolutely anticipating finally releasing.

And if the scores across the interwebs, my experience, and the enjoyment I think you’d have with the Xperia Z are any indication, Sony has a lot to be happy about. Here’s to hoping that the Sony Xperia Z makes it to the States in a big way on multiple phone carriers. If you feel the same way, let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for all of the best Android coverage right here at Android Authority."

PC Advisor - vs Nexus 4

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/...xperia-z-vs-google-nexus-4-comparison-review/

"The Sony Xperia Z is definitely the superior smartphone out of these two with its Full HD screen and superb cameras. However, the bargain price of the Nexus 4 can't be overlooked. You've got to choose between specifications and value for money here."

in to mobile

http://www.intomobile.com/reviews/sony-xperia-z-review/

"I see no reason why people wouldn’t like the Sony Xperia Z if it were pushed to the American market correctly. Despite the company making a truly worthy device, Sony still finds itself in an uphill climb to grab mindshare away from its competitors. Samsung is by far the king of the mountain when it comes to offering consumers Android handsets they desire, and even LG is making noise these days.

Going against its competition, I’d still have to say Sony has a real winner on its hands. I know, once the Xperia Z finally gets released in the U.S. -- it may not get a legit push from the carriers. However the company is showing that its definitely changing things up on the design side, with a more compelling look that doesn’t really follow the top devices on the market right now. That’s encouraging."

Trusted Reviews

http://www.trustedreviews.com/sony-xperia-z_Mobile-Phone_review

"A mixture of high-end handset supremacy and a few small niggling issues, the Sony Xperia Z takes the Japanese manufacturer so close to smartphone superstardom, only to fall at the final hurdles.

Overall, the Sony Xperia Z is a device that impresses on first use, continues to please over time and which, thanks to its high-end specs collection, will remain future proof well into your two year contract. That said, the battery concerns surrounding the device are hard to overlook.

With the IP57 waterproof coating lining up as an inspired addition that we now covert on all future handsets, the quad-core CPU and 5-inch Full HD display of the Sony Xperia Z take it so close to becoming the next must-have handset. However, struggling to achieve close to a day’s standard use severely knocks the Xperia Z’s footing in our eyes and is an issue that could well be its downfall."