Sony Xperia Z1s
The Sony Xperia Z1s is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5" · 145.7 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (5.74 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera7 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Sharp 441 PPI screen
✓Lightweight at 162g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗7 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, January. Released 2014, January
Also Known As
For T-MobileAlso known as Sony Xperia Z1s C6916, Sony Xperia Z1S 4G LTE
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
OS
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
441 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
📷 Camera
Main Camera
7 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
162g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
145.7 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (5.74 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia Z1s does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z1s has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Sony Xperia Z1s is rated IP58 — IP58 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z1s supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia Z1s SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z1s has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia Z1s ships with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Sony Xperia Z1s uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG, magnetic connector.
The Sony Xperia Z1s supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia Z1s has 4.0, A2DP.
