Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review

Is the solution to the Z1 conundrum to make it smaller?

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review
It's like the Sony Xperia Z1... but more snug

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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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