Sony Xperia Z1

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Sony Xperia Z1
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Sony Xperia Z1
   Brand: Sony 
   Category: Smartphone • Model / Gen:  L39h
   Release Date: 2013-09-14 • Status: End of life
   Classification Date: 2025-10-16 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare 🔗 Proof reports of back panel loosening due to heat, but not widespread
Known vulnerabilities Very common 🔗 Proof affected by Stagefright and other old Android vulnerabilities
Prior attacks None — no evidence of being used in botnets or widespread prior attacks
Updatability None 🔗 Proof EOL. Last update in 2015 (build 14.6.A.1.236) with no further support
Category Score Score: 3 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Partial — requires authentication for many connections but allows some open ones
Communications Encrypted with obselete encryption — supports TLS but limited to older versions on Android 5.1; Bluetooth 4.0 with basic security
Storage Encrypted with obselete encryption — device encryption available on Android 5.1, but uses older AES standards
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Full — managed via Google account
Authentication Secure — pattern / PIN
Brute-force protection Basic — older Android has delay after failed attempts, but limited
Event logging Partial logging — basic system logging available
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements — users set screen lock during setup; supports complexity for PIN/password
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App Android 4.2 (initial) to 5.1 (final) (Companion App: )
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 • GPU: Adreno 330
Memory & Storage Memory: 2GB • Storage: 16GB (expandable via MicroSD)
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: 3000mAh • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera Display: 5.0-inch TFT, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 PPI), shatter-proof glass, Triluminos display, X-Reality Engine • Camera: Front: 2 MP; Rear: 20.7 MP
Sound & Connectivity Sound: Loudspeaker and 3.5mm jack • Connectivity: GSM/HSPA/LTE; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.0; GPS/GLONASS; NFC; FM radio; microUSB 2.0
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm • Mass: 170g