The new Sony Xperia Z combines current superphone staples like a 5-inch and 1080p screen and quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with high end imagining,the ability to survive underwater without missing a beat.we had to check with Sony to make sure that was accurate, because it really looks more like a 4.5 or 4.7-inch handset. At 0.3mm thick and just 5.2 ounces, the svelte Xperia Z is about the same size as the HTC Droid DNA and a bit larger than the 4-inch iPhone 5.The back and sides of the Xperia Z are made from a glass polycarbonate material Sony says is commonly used on cars and planes. Indeed, the black model we saw shined like a new car that had just had a detailing. We were pleased with the bright colors and sharp images on the 5-inch, 1080p “Reality” display. However, we noticed that, at wide viewing angles, the whites blow out a bit, making colors seem less vibrant than when we viewed it head-on.
In addition to its 1.5-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Pro CPU, 1080p screen and 13-MP camera, the Xperia Z carries other strong specs, including 2GB of RAM, an LTE radio and 16GB of internal storage. Unlike many of its competitors, the Xperia Z has a microSD Card slot for added storage expansion. It also features a proprietary docking port you can use with an upcoming Sony dock.
- 5” 1080 x 1920 full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
- 13 MP fast capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile & HDR video
- HD video recording
- Front facing 2.2 megapixel camera
- Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass display
- Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core 1.5GHz processor
- 16GB internal memory (approx 12.6GB user accessible)
- 2GB RAM
- Battery STAMINA mode for better battery life
- PlayStation Certified
- MHL
- WiFi
- 3G
- 4G/LTE
- MicroSD slot
- Sony Entertainment Network
- HD Voice
The Sony Xperia Z will launch globally sometime in Q1. Sony hasn’t yet disclosed specific pricing or carriers.The Xperia Z from Sony has a razor sharp 5" full HD (1920 x 1080p) display with 443ppi. Built with advanced BRAVIA screen technology, the screen brings to life those images captured on the 13 megapixel camera. The screen itself is scratch resistant, as you would expect of a device that has an IP rating.
Apple’s iPhone 5 as well as the soon-to-arrive Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung’s new Galaxy smartphone that is rumoured to be launching in the first quarter of this year.The Xperia Z and ZL are both Android-powered smartphones, and use a new version of Sony’s Mobile Bravia engine that is supposed to boost contrast and make colours pop.