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Sony Xperia Z1 is taken apart, reveals same back cover design as its predecessor

By Alan Friedman

Published: Sep 14, 2013, 5:04 PM

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Sony Xperia Z1 is taken apart, reveals same back cover design as its predecessor

A teardown of the Sony Xperia Z1 revealed that the back cover of the device is the same as the one found on the Sony Xperia Z. The newer model is slightly better protected from water and dust than the Xperia Z is. The Sony Xperia Z1 is the first of a camera-centric line called "One Sony," and as such it sports a 20.7MP Sony G lens.

Unless you are a whiz with tools, we don't suggest that you attempt this. Think about that bicycle you tried to assemble for your kid's birthday and the leftover screws that you didn't know what to do with. Not only will your warranty be voided, the odds are that you will be left with a bricked phone.

If you like to see these handsets taken apart, the safe way is to sit back with your smartphone safely tucked away in your pocket and your eyes firmly glued to the slideshow below.

Sony Xperia Z1 teardown

source: cnBeta (translated) via GSMArena

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Alan, an ardent smartphone enthusiast and a veteran writer at PhoneArena since 2009, has witnessed and chronicled the transformative years of mobile technology. Owning iconic phones from the original iPhone to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, he has seen smartphones evolve into a global phenomenon. Beyond smartphones, Alan has covered the emergence of tablets, smartwatches, and smart speakers.

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