Sony Xperia Z1 Announced : 5" Full-HD Display, 20.7MP Camera

Specifications Company/Brand Sony Type Smartphone OS Android 4.2.2 Price TBA Announced August, 2013 Hype 5/5 Chipset Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Processor Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 GPU Adreno 330 RAM 2 GB RAM Battery Li-Ion 3000 mAh Sensor 1/2.3'' sensor Primary Camera 20.7 MP Secondary Camera 2 MP Video Capabilities 1080p@30fps, video stabilization, HDR Weight 170 g Dimensions 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm Main Display 5.0 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 In-Built Storage 16 GB As expected, Sony has unveiled the follow-up to its Xperia Z smartphone today, the aptly-named Sony Xperia Z1. The device looks visually similar to its all-glass predecessor, but comes in a bit taller, wider, thicker and heavier. It has a unibody aluminum chassis. The Sony Xperia Z1 will boast modern specs worthy of a flagship smartphone, including a 5-inch full HD 1080p display (441ppi) sporting Sony’s TRILUMINOS screen tech and X-Reality for mobile that debuted on the Xperia Z Ultra 6.4-inch phablet. There is a 2.2Ghz Snapdragon 800 SoC inside, along with 2GB of RAM. 16GB of storage (expandable via MicroSD) and a 3000mAh battery. The 5-inch Sony Xperia Z1 sports a 20.7MP Exmor RS sensor with an unprecedented size of 1/2.3″, along with a G Lens from its higher-end cameras. Its F2.0 aperture and 27mm wide-angle lens means that photos should be sharper, faster and more detailed than most of its rivals, though we will wait until a review unit for a verdict on its efficacy. There’s a new social feature, Social Live to broadcast “precious moments” directly to Facebook. The time Shift Burst takes about 61 images in two seconds, all photos that you take are stored online in a cloud based library. Running Android 4.2.2 with Sony’s slight but pleasing customizations, the experience should be familiar to anyone running an updated Xpera device. The Sony Xperia Z1 is also rated at IP55 and IP58 for water and dust resistance, similar to the Xperia Z and will come in black, white and purple variants. Expect an iGyaan style review soon!

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Sony Launches the XPERIA Z Ultra in India Rs. 46990, 6.4 inch Full HD, Waterproof and Dust Resistant (Hands On)

Specifications Company/Brand Sony Type Smartphone OS Android 4.2.2 Price Rs. 46990 at Launch Announced July 2013 Hype 4/5 Chipset MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Processor Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 GPU Adreno 330 RAM 2GB Battery 3050 mAh Primary Camera 8 MP / No LED FLASH Secondary Camera 2 MP Video Capabilities 1080p @30fps Auto Focus Tap to Focus Zoom Digital Weight 212 gms Dimensions 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in) Main Display 6.4 inches 1080 x 1920 pixels, 344 ppi / Triluminos display / X Reality Engine / Shatter Proof Glass In-Built Storage 16 GB Sony today launched the new Xperia Z Ultra in India, the phone is a bigger (really) sized variant of the Xperia Z and in theory really builds on the design and the features of the Xperia Z. The Xperia Z Ultra features a 6.4 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080p display with 344 ppi pixel density which is powered by the Triluminous and X-reality engines of the Mobile Bravia embed. The Xperia Z Ultra also features a MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 chipset which is more than capable of powering the device, with Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400 CPU and Adreno 330 the phone is really a mammoth creation in both size and hardware power. The Xperia Z Ultra just like the Z before it, is IP58 certified – dust and water proof which means the the Xperia Z Ultra is Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes. For Cameras you have an 8 MP rear snapper and a 2 MP front camera both sans a LED Flash and capable of 1080p video at 30fps. The Xperia Z Ultra comes with a 3050 mAh battery which is embedded into the device and is non removable, the profile of the handset is truly fantastic where it is only 6.5mm thick and weighs only 212g considering the size. Sony have also rounded off the sides so that it does not bite your hands when you attempt to grip this passport sized handset. The phone will be available in Black, White and Purple and boasts lots of freebies from the get go, including Asphalt 7 which is pre installed, Sony Live Content from Indian Idol Etc. and free 3months subscription to Big Flix. The Xperia Z Ultra has 16 GB inbuilt storage and 2 GB of RAm and you can expand the storage with upto a 64 GB microSD card, class 10 recommended.

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