Good inner values, material is a flop.

I bought after weeks of searching, comparing and Reviews Read the Xperia Z1 Compact as a replacement for my in the older HTC Rhyme (in this camera was broken, also from the beginning regular system crashes). I am actually very happy with this phone, it works as it should, holds through long and so far there were no system crash.

BUT ...
A few days ago came the inevitable first fall, the cell phone is my fishing due to the smooth surface when out of his pocket geflutscht through your fingers and from waist to the floor (unfortunately sidewalk) fell.

Positives: It works! (But to be honest everything else would also have been unacceptable.)

Negative: Actually, I had kept the phone display glass. That the back is made of plastic, I had read in a mobile test, the display contrast, there had been nothing. Due to the original price range I had assumed as front material Gorilla glass (like my HTC), which turned out to be a mistake. The display now looks after a single fall like this, like the HTC display after three years (and according to some falls and high stress). Even the existing fortunately aluminum frame has gotten more Ditscher, the plastic frame of the displays also ... everything "simple" case of a fall.

Of course, I know that this ultramodern piece of technology is not a thrower. Still can happen in everyday life such things unfortunately. Even when the smartphone normally plugged into a protective leather pouch, it must be there but at least take out to make phone calls and use other. Incidentally enough already "scrapes" the Passing a plastic zipper for minor scratches from. All my previous phones / smartphones have something put away much better. When HTC Rhyme is also available around the display a rubber lip that protects the screen effectively from scratches and from drops from breaking.

From the camera I'm not completely thrilled, as was that of the HTC (when she was still working) considerably better despite lower resolution. However, it is just a phone and no SLR Amera, for casual snapshots and funny party gadgets (there are extensive special programs), it is useful in any case.

Conclusion: For the meantime reached lower price definitely a good smartphone. One has to be aware that they should be equal to buy a protective case and a screen protector to. Without protection every week is one too many, even with careful handling. Too bad about the beautiful design.
Because the smartphone is in itself but a great phone with useful pre-installed apps, good sending and receiving values ​​and good stamina, the whole package to be so right, it gets four stars. With better material it would be my dream phone.