Samsung Z1: 2-Minute Review + 1 Expert Review + Alternatives

quick-read review written by the phonecurry editorial team, summarising opinion across 1 Expert Review

Decent build quality
Decent speed/performance
Lots of pre-loaded apps including Maps provided by HERE, NewsHunt, ESPN Cricinfo, Cricket Game, Facebook and McAfee Security
Good loudspeaker
Good Dual SIM Management
Decent battery life

Average display with small viewing angles, and no ambient light sensor / proximity sensor
Being glossy, the display is also prone to fingerprints
Average camera
Tizen OS interface takes some time getting used to
Tizen app store is tiny in comparison to Android, or iOS, or even Windows Phone, and missed out on a lot of important apps (Google apps, Twitter etc)
Tizen supports Android apps, but it's only up to developers to port it to Tizen platform - currently the selection is very limited
Average audio output through headset

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Operating System

Smartphone OS

Tizen OS 2.3

Display

Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	4 inches
Screen Resolution	480x800 pixels (~ 233 pixels per inch)
Display Features	PLS
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity Sensor

Processor/RAM

Processor	1.2 GHz, Dual Core
RAM	768 MB

Memory

Internal Memory	4 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	up to 64 GB

Battery

Battery Capacity	1500 mAh
Battery Talktime (3G)	8.00 hrs
Other Battery Parameters	Internet Usage Time (3G): Up to 7 hrs Internet Usage Time (WiFi): Up to 10 hrs Video Playback Time: Up to 7 hrs Audio Playback Time: Up to 30 hrs

Dimensions

Weight	112 gm
Thickness	9.7 mm

Camera

Connectivity