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[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Wurstwarenfachverkäuferin:
I've come to believe there is no such thing. What I'm using now is this soft slipon case with the s-curve on the back (from another seller, though):

It has cut-outs for

the back camera with flash,

the back speaker,

the bottom speaker,

that mini lanyard hole on the lower right corner,

the headphone jack,

the micro USB port and

the front of course (sorry),

feels and looks so cheap, it could - together with removing the SONY logo - help a lot against casual theft (I think). Good fit when I mounted the thing for the first time but after removing it a few times it became a tiny little bit loose. So, I wouldn't recommend it for more than use-it-till-you-find-something-better, but I fear this cheap little thing is as close as it gets to keeping almost all ports/openings/flaps hidden. If you really consider getting one, have a close look before buying; judging from pictures, there are different versions with with differing numbers of cut-outs
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] harryw66:
Zukin Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Mini Ultra Thin Aluminium Bumper

Just a heads up in case (no pun intended) someone else is thinking of buying one of these...

I bought the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Mini Ultra Thin Aluminium Bumper for £8.05 (after discount) from the Zukin website ( I cant post links).

I was fairly happy with it overall, but the other day I removed it to apply a screen protector to the rear of the phone and I notice the case has shaved off the original sony factory applied film in two places along the edge on the back of the phone. And in one place it looks like it may have scratch the underlying glass/plastic of the back of the phone itself.

A bit gutted as I bought the case to protect my phone and instead it has damaged it.

I suspect the culprit is the frame that slides onto the back of the bumper to hold it in place - it has very thin edges to slide into the bumper frame. These thin edges probably shaved off the edges. gutted!:crying:
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] veimus:
Few days ago i got CASE-MATE BLACK TOUGH HARD CASE from eBay http://www.ebay.ie/itm/201059557589?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

case is very good, only i had to cut hole for magnetic charging port :) the case is really worth its price, fits perfectly
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] dontsurf:
Anyone else with the cruzerlite bugdroid finding it's messing with the touchscreen? I feel like my swiftkey flow isn't coming out like it did before I put the case on.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] DcR-Nl:
Short update on this post. After a month of usage the small polycarbonate construction around the micro-usb port broke, during plugging in my cable a couple of days back (see attachment). :(
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Xaeons:
I really like that case but it's too expensive for me to just cut a hole at the side. I hope they do a sale though.

Rearth is doing a sale on their Ringke Fusion for the Z1 Compact and I just ordered one. I was very impressed with their Ringke Fusion case for my Nexus 4.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] baste07:
That's a good looking cut. How did you make it
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] veimus:
I used the most advanced knife in the world :D
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Jiffycom:
I've had one of these on my Xperia S for the last 2 years and been very happy with it. One problem, though, is there wasn't much room at the headphone jack and thick cables caused problems. It looks like that won't be a problem with Z1 Compact case. Amazon are selling it for £17.50 just now so seems an easy decision.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] harryw66:
Have to agree - too expensive for me to then risk cutting the hole and messing up, so I wimped out and got the Nillkin from Ebay for £6.49 - not quite the all round protection of the Case-mate - but the magnetic port is already cutout. Seems like the right level of compromise between protection and minimal bulk for the price.

Ebay UK item: 191096691589
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] bodeiseifer:
I would just like to add my 2 cents.

I have the NILKIN H+ tempered glass screen protector on my phone, unfortunately I dropped it a foot onto a wooden cabinet, this caused an impact mark around the bottom edge, my point is I was able to successfully remove it and apply another without it taking off the sony asf.

I'm uploading a video on the NIKLIN and will post it later once uploaded, I would recommend the NILKIN, it has little impact resistance, but scratch resistance seems high, true it might not have as much oleophobic resistance to hand oils but the fact it can be easily removed is a big plus.

My second point is I was using the phone in a terrapin hybrid hard case, this was probably the reason it flew out of my grasp as the grip on the terrapin case is awful, its worse than the phone naked, also the terrapin has no protection around the bottom and top of the phone, if it had, my screen protector might've been saved.

I should be getting the MUVIT bimat case tommorrow, the one that makes using the flash useless, and will post images and my impressions in due course.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] madsb:
Very nice mod - you got the edges of the hole a lot straighter than mine (visible in post #37 of this thread).
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] veimus:
thanks :) it was first time I cut a hole in such a hard material used in phone case :D

my cuts started from the inside of the case
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] bodeiseifer:
Nilkin Amazing H+ video

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[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] bodeiseifer:
Review I did for the Muvit Bimat case

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[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Xaeons:
My Ringke Fusion for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact arrived today here are my thoughts:

PROS:

-Transparent material is what I came to expect from Rearth, just like on my Nexus 4

-Full protection, the speaker grill has a divider but it also makes sure that the bottom lip won't be flimsy (unlike the roxfit I have)

-Front and back is raised to prevent the screen/back of the case from touching (and potentially being scratched by) the surface

-Comes with a screen protector and a back cutout so you can make cutout designs of your own to put on the back of the case

CONS:

-Buttons are somewhat hard to press, especially the camera button

-No cutout for the magnetic charger

-Kinda thick, about a mm thicker than my roxfit

At 9.99 (60% off on ebay) I'd say I'm satisfied with the case. I'll just make a cutout for the magnetic charger if I ever feel like it..
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] harryw66:
After trying a bunch of other covers (including a Nilkin) I just was not happy with the perceived level of protection - but had been put off getting the Case-mate tough due to lack of Magnetic charging port.

In the end I ordered one of these and did the same hack as you. Result - perfect combination of protection and charging ability.

Thanks for posting the photos - definitely helped me!

I was very careful with the sizing of the cutout - slowly shaving a thin layer at time and I personally find that the Magnetic connector is held more firmly with the case-mate than without.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] severi12:
Transparent hard case for Z1 compact

Hi all,

I'm about to buy a Z1 compact and join the club!

I was wondering if you could recommend a hard plastic cover (transparent) for the phone? I prefer the hard cover to a silicone one, I don't like the "stickiness" of the silicone, makes it harder to take it in and out of your pocket. Please let me know if you have some good products in mind!

Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Crwz:
Thin bumper for Z1C

Do we have some thin bumpers available for Z1C that doesn't cover magnetic charger slot or I'm asking too much? Protected my phone with F+B Brando, but it's very slippery and I'm afraid sides can be damaged.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Belgerbil:
Hi guys,

In my search for a case for this phone which I bought a week ago I came across the Terrapin Hybrid Rubberised Black case.

(Terrapin - Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Hybrid Rubberised Back Cover Armour Case - Solid Black)

I've read a ton of comments on here from people looking for a case that works with the DK32 dock.

This case is compatible with it given that you take the time (roughly about 5 minutes) to adjust the cutout for the magnetic charger.

The only thing you need is a file to expand that cutout by a very small margin.

Take out the insert in the dock and you are ready to go!

This case also has a cutout for the camera button and power button/volume rocker.

Combined mine with a Mediadevil screen protector (so far very pleased of it as well!)

(Magicscreen screen protector - Crystal Clear (Invisible) Edition)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] LaZiODROID:
I bought this one (Sonivo brand) from mobilefun and I like it (don't think they sell it any more). It doesn't cover the magnetic connection or the MicroUSB connector door. It covers the SIM door and MicroSD door. The volume buttons are covered and easy to hit, but the camera button is also covered and is tough to hit (which I think most people are finding on cases like this).

It can be seen here on amazon:

http://www.amazon.ca/Sonivo-Fusion-Built-In-Scratch-Compact/dp/B00HSO8O4U
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] matthies00:
well i have also purchased Terrapin and also had to do a cutout, unfortunatelly it is not to be so small (having an DK31 dock, maybe this is reason). I am not perfect in such manual work so it looks a little rubbish, but i dont care, no one sees it.

Second thing i find a bit lazy, is thickness of fron part when the whole for USB slot is. That place is very soft and when touching there i feel it moves.

Despite of above i am very impressed of the Terrapin. However also ordered something quite similiar from aliexpress so i could review it in a couple weeks, but 2,5$ is not a money to scream about ;D
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] crexzz:
Your best bet would be the Rock Elegant flip case.

[IMG="Rock elegant flip case"]http://www.caseswill.com/images/v/201308/rock-elegant-series-flip-leather-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s4-mini-i9190-black-p13776580232.jpg[/IMG]
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] dmillburn:
I have been using one of those cheap Terrapin rubberised armour cases as others have above and was quite happy with it until now but unfortunately I can report from experience that it doesn't offer great protection for the phone. I had my first drop last week when my young daughter knocked it out of my hand. Luckily It didn't fall particularly far as luckily I was sitting down and my hand was down by my leg but it was onto concrete. The phone survived but it did still took a little chip out of the phone in the top left corner about 2mm from where the case ends. The case ended up quite pitted in the top corner from that drop, and bearing in mind that was only a fall of 30cm or so I don't have that much confidence in it's ability to protect the phone if it fell from a more usual height.

As a result I'm going to ditch the terrapin and go for something that offers more protection. I'm thinking of the Case-Mate Tough Case but a lot of people seem to think it adds too much bulk so still not quite sure - it's a tricky decision without being able to see them in the flesh, I've read this thread about 5 times now and I'm not sure what to go for! I guess I might just have to take a chance and go for either that or the Naked Tough Case, I suppose it's better to have a bulkier phone that won't get destroyed if it falls out of my pocket than a slimmer form factor though. I've read this thread about 5 times now and I'm not sure what to go for
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] komedol:
Was thinking about it too. But be advised: the Tough Case has no opening for the magnetic port.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] SpiritBreak3r:
Using this(http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3978&page=1) case for a month now as an alternative to Case-Mate's Tough case since it was not available in my country and is permanently out of stock. It's a nice case, except that it's not full body.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] mikeguima:
Hey guys!

I'm thinking of buying a case for my Z1C but even after reading through the whole thread I still haven't made up my mind. I don't need a cut for the charger, I just want a case that provides protection and that isn't bulky at the same time.

I'm contemplating the following:

Terrapin Hybrid Rubberised Back Cover Armour Case

Case-Mate Tough Case

Ringke Fusion

Muvit Bimat

What would you guys recommend?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] bigdfmartin:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HH8T6TO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've gotten the Niliken case and the Bando power case, too. I usually keep mine in the power case, but I like the silicone case (link above), too. It's not the slimmest case, but it provides good protection and grip. I also have the Ultimate Shield tempered glass on the front.

dave
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] camaro322hp:
I have tried 3 cases. Brief review of each below.

Terrapin Hybrid Rubberized Back Cover Hard

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HUGVN3U?pc_redir=1405066242&robot_redir=1

I like the matte black looks of this case but protection is minimal and I don't care for the top and bottom being open. I may have gotten a slightly defective case as the left side of the case didn't line up parallel with the left side of my phone. The case diverged away from the phone as you go up the left side. Had to cut the magnetic charging opening slightly to make it work with dock dk32.

Flexishield Case

http://www.mobilefun.com/43454-flexishield-case-for-sony-xperia-z1-compact-smoke-black.htm

This case offers better protection than the terrapin case. Again I may have gotten a defective unit, but the bottom of the case wasn't a good tight fit around the bottom front of the phone, there is a big loose gap between the case and phone, looks bad. I don't care for the shiny material used around the sides of the case, but that's just personal preference. This case just had an overall cheap look and feel to it ( but then again it is pretty cheap so....) I again made a slight modification to the magnetic charging opening and it now works with dock dk32.

Muvit bimat case

http://www.mobilefun.com/43364-muvit-bimat-back-case-for-sony-xperia-z1-compact-clear-black.htm

This is the most expensive case I've tried. But it shows. This is a very nice case, looks fantastic on the phone and fits perfectly, no loose gaps anywhere. I love the matte black material used for the sides and top / bottom. In stock form, it doesn't work with dock dk32. I suspect a slight modification will make it work similar to the other two cases but I like this case so much I haven't had the guts to take a knife to it. For now I'm just taking the case off to dock it at night. This is definitely the case I would recommend out of these three cases.

One side note, I'm in the USA and ordered the last two cases from MobileFun in the UK. Their cheapest shipping method was very fast, arriving at my house just 1 week after ordering ( this was the service they quote takes up to 15 business days). Overall good experience with MobileFun.

Sent from my D5503
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] too.stoopid:
I'm using the Terrapin case. It fits very well and gives the phone a little more protection:good:
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Xaeons:
How is the back panel though? Does it scratch a lot like the Roxfit Gel Shell (which I DO NOT recommend)

I just borked my Ringke trying to cut out a hole for the magnetic charger I got from dxbox (which is really good, the charger I mean..)

Kinda pissed, ringke's material, IMO, is one of the best when it comes to scratch protection. Might opt for something opaque if I cannot find a replacement like that.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] wolf230:
Give Sonivo case a try...it's the same of Muvit
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] camaro322hp:
To be honest, I couldn't care less about the back panel. I can understand that some people do, but to me it just doesn't matter. The back of my phone is all scratched to hell anyway, and that doesn't bother me either. I am obsessive about keeping the screen free of scratches, but the rest of the exterior of the phone, don't care how it looks as long as it's functional. The only reason I got a case is to provide some protection from screen cracking and to the internal components in the event of a drop.

But to answer your question, yes, there do appear to be a few scratches on the back panel. (But so far less than on the back of my phone! ;))
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] alenkvaka:
Can you upload a photo? I will se how you borked your case :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] facemymusic:
Ruggedized/Waterproof case?

Has anyone seen a ruggedized, waterproof (for deeper depths) type case for the z1c? Something along the lines of this:

http://www.amazon.com/Shockproof-Waterproof-Rugged-Protection-Xperia/dp/B00KFBRK7U

I know the phone is already waterproof, but I've had a scare with getting condensation in the camera lenses, and all my moister indicators are now red. I had to open the back panel to get the condensation out, so I'm scared that I've damaged the water-resistant integrity of the device

I'm going on vacation at the end of the month, so this would be used primarily at the beach and not an everyday case. I've seen the water resistant bags etc that fit most phones, but I'm looking for something designed specifically to fit the z1c.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] bigdfmartin:
Another new case for my collection

Search "SHEENROAD Black Slide Case with Belt Clip Swivel Holster Stand Cover for Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Mini D5503" on Amazon.

It just came in today. The part that holds the phone fits very well, has a nice grip, and looks to provide good protection for the phone. It slides into the holster part, facing in or out, which has a sturdy belt clip that doubles as a stand for the phone. I was impressed with it, especially at the price.

dave

(edit) Just found a design flaw(?) The power and volume buttons are covered up by the outer case, protected while carrying, which is a good thing, but not accessible when using the belt clip as a stand.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Schwinni:
If you can read German I recommend having a look at http://shop.fitbag.de.

I use this one http://shop.fitbag.de/beat-schwarz-handytasche-nach-mass.html.

It is beautiful leather, hand made, fits perfect and has microfiber lining. It is worth every cent.

I just found out that you can buy them at Amazon UK also:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_gnr_aps?rh=i:aps,k:fitbag+z1+compact&keywords=fitbag+z1+compact
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Tittah:
Case-Mate Tough

I have bought a Case-Mate Tough for my Z1c. Because there is no hole for the magnetic charger, I have made one myself with a dremel. With some patience and a steady hand, it isn't hard to do.

Together with the case, I bought a DK32 charger dock. To my surprise, this does not work with the case. Maybe I have to make the hole a little bit bigger, but I don't want to do this before I can test it with a standard magnetic charging cable. If it works with a separate cable, I will probably ditch the dock.

I am also not fully satisfied with the case. The bumper and the back case don't fit perfectly in the corner with the 2 holes. I have included a photo where it is clearly visible.

Apart from these issues, it's a perfect case :)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] dmillburn:
Anyone in the UK looking for a Case-Mate Tough might be interested to know they are down to £16.29 at the moment from Amazon.co.uk. Even better, if you use Flubit then create a demand for the item and they will beat the price by a couple of quid - I ended up paying £14.11 for mine, which I think is pretty decent.

After my problem with the Terrapin case (cheap but it really doesn't offer much protection at all in a drop resulting in a chip to the top corner) I'm much happier now my phone is in something a bit more substantial - wish I'd gone for this case from the start though so I could have prevented any damage.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] rebecker:
I think the only flaw I see in the Cruzerlite is the over-sized front lip. It blocks access to the left and right edges of the screen to such a degree that any "sliding" app is nearly nonfunctional. I've only had the case a few days, but that limitation has me looking for alternatives. Otherwise, I like the fit and feel, along with the fact that the charging dock works. Will give the case another few days before I seriously consider alternatives.

BTW, have any of you used this phone over an extended period WITHOUT a screen protector? Is the screen REALLY as bad as some are saying?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] baineteo:
I really wouldn't recommend using your phone without a screen protector, because the phone has a "anti-shatter film" on the screen, which is basically just a sheet of plastic / cheap screen protector. The SONY logo is printed on this film, so while it can be removed, you'll also remove your SONY logo (and void any warranty).
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] rebecker:
Hmmm. I guess I missed that when I was researching the phone. Read about the back being prone to scratching, not the front. Sad... I owned a Samsung Galaxy S2 for 3-1/2 years. Never used a screen protector or case. Absolutely no scratches on the screen.

Pretty much decided the Cruzerlite case is too balky. Hate the huge lip on the front. The search for both back and front protection continues. ;)
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] ro_explorer:
Not true. The warranty will not be voided if you remove the original asf. I got my phone repaired under warranty and I did not had the asf on at the time. In fact, removing the asf was the very first thing I did upon receiving the phone :)

// sent from my tablet //
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] TD0711:
it is varied regions to regions. in Australia sony will not honour the warranty if the asf. I have called them up and asked if they will cover the warranty. They used the excuse that if it remove it, it might break the the seal for the waterproofing for the phone which is a load of crap. Best is to call up and double check with them. Good luck man
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] rzlatic:
searched the thread but didn't find anyone mentioned it: does the Nillkin frosted shield fits into the DK32 charging dock?

thanks.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] TalisaC:
Hey there,

I love the new case from the Z2 "Sony z2 style flip cover"

does this exist in anyway for our the z1 compact?

http://www.ioomobile.com/shopbybran...flip-case-for-xperia-z2-black-retail-box.html
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Shenyue:
could you post a review for the case? I'm not too particularly fond of the ridges but if the shock protection is worth it i might give it a try. Also, does it have a cut out for magnetic charging?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] bigdfmartin:
It does have a cut-out for the magnetic charging. Amazon sells this type of case in a couple of different styles, I noticed. They're cheap enough (unlike Casemate) that it didn't really hurt to give it a shot.

dave
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] Shenyue:
I did a quick search on amazon for the case with the clip but haven't found any without the ridges. Were you able to find one?
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] bigdfmartin:
I looked at Amazon again. This case is sold under at least 3 different names, but I couldn't find the other styles. I probably saw them somewhere else, I guess. I like the ridges, myself. It gives the case some extra rigidity and grip.

dave

---------- Post added at 12:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:28 AM ----------

Just did an image search. I found the same case with different textures, but it was for the z1. My bad, sorry.

dave
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] :
I've got a quite expensive but decent looking case; the Krusell Malmö flipcover case.

Feel's high quality, looks good but it's too expensive in my opinion as it's like 35 USD. Other than that it's a great case
[Xperia Z1 Compact Accessories] notwigga:
i use a cheap silicone case i bought from ebay, but it feels very nice :D