0 Sony Xperia Z Ultra with 6.44-inch Full HD display, 2.2 GHz quad-core processor announced

For good or ill, the oversized smartphone trend shows no signs of abating. In fact, Sony's just taken it to the next level with the Xperia ZUltra — a new smartphone with a simply monstrous 6.4-inch, 1080p screen. Despite the huge panel and respectable 3,000mAh battery (which it surely needs to power that massive screen), the phone is also extremely thin at only 6.5mm and weighs 212 grams. That's thinner than the iPhone 5, but also twice as heavy — we'll have to see how these dimensions feel when you're holding Sony's supersized phone. Other noteworthy features include a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon  800 processor clocked at 2.2GHz, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage plus a microSD slot, Android 4.2, and an 8-megapixel camera.

 

Sony Xperia Z Ultra specifications

• 6.4 inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality for Mobiles
• 2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974 (LTE) or MSM8274 (HSPA+)) processor
• Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Pen input with stylus
• 8MP Primary Camera with Exmos RS sensor, HDR photos & videos, 1080p video recording.
• 2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording
• 6.5mm thick and weighs 212 grams
• IP55 / IP58 rating for dust and water resistance
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
• 2GB RAM,  16GB internal memory, Upto 64GB expandable memory via microSD card
• 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS/ GLONASS, NFC
• 3050mAh Battery

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra comes in Black, White and Purple colors. It would go on sale globally from Q3 2013. No word on pricing yet.

0 Sony announced Xperia ZR, Besides water resistant and dust-proof it Click Images under Water

Sony announced the water-proof Sony XperiaZR as an extension of the flagship Sony Xperia Z. While the flagship device is water resistant and dust-proof, Sony Xperia ZR lets users click images from under the water. The phone received a positive response on launchand looks like the device is all set to debut soon in India. 

   Sony Xperia ZR is listed online on most e-commerce sites and the estimated launch date is 15th June. The phone will be delivered within 1-2 days of shipping. 

Sony Xperia ZR comes with a 4.6-inch HD Reality LCD screen and a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. Sony Xperia ZR comes with a new display technology named ‘OptiContrast’ panel which removes the gap between the screen and the touch sensor by integrating the sensor on the main panel itself. The resultis a slimmer display with better touch-feedback. Like most Xperia series phones, Sony Xperia ZR will come with the mobile BRAVIA display. 

Under the hood Sony Xperia ZR runs a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 quad-core processor. The phone comes with an internal memory of 8 GB which is expandable to 32 GB using a MicroSD card slot (up to 32 GB). The phone comes with a 2 GB RAM. The specifications are all in keeping with Sony Xperia Z and Sony has not skimped on the processor or the RAM with the Xperia ZR. 

While the specifications match other phonemakers’ flagship models, there is one stark difference which sets the Sony Xperia ZR apart and might make it a winner. The camera. Sony Xperia ZR comes with a 13 MP rear end camera with Exmor RS. The camera comes with 16x digital zoom with auto-focus. The front-camera is a basic VGA resolution camera. Like the Xperia Z, Xperia ZR also comes with a dedicated camera shutter button on the side of the camera. Combined with its dedicated camera key, thewaterproof capabilities let you shoot videos in Full HD or snap pictures underwater, capturing the sharpest visuals. Sure sounds exciting! 

The phone runs on Android Jelly Bean ver.4.1.The phone comes with regular connectivity options like NFC, USB port, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, etc. The battery power is still unknown but Sony claims that the phone comes with ‘Stamina’ mode which retains battery for a longer period of time. 

While the phone was launched in four colour variants, just the black, white and pink variants are up for pre-order in India. The sites list Rs 30,990 as the official listing pricebut the phone is available for Rs 29,990.

1 Sony Xperia SP Available online in India for Rs. 24,990

Sony launched the Xperia SP in India last week at an MRP of Rs. 27490. The phone is now on sale from online retailer Infibeam. The Sony Xperia SP was announced last month and packs a 4.6-inch 720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, powered by a 1.7 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960Pro processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash, Exmor RS sensor and a VGA front-facing camera. It also comes with pre-loaded Sony Music music streaming app that would offer 6 months unlimited music streaming and the Sony LIV video streaming app that would let you watch over 77 Sony TV shows.

Sony Xperia SP specifications

• 4.6-inch (1280×720 pixels) HD Reality Display with with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 at 319 ppi
• Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
• 1.7 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960Pro processor
• 8 MP camera with LED Flash, Exmor RS sensor for HDR images, 1080p video recording
• VGA front-facing camera
• 9.98 mm thick and weighs 155 grams
• 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
• 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 820.11 a/b/g/n, DNLA, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/ GLONASS, MHL, NFC
• 2370 mAh battery

It comes with a free premium case worth Rs. 1,990. The Sony Xperia SP is available from Snapdeal for Rs. 24,990, cheaper than both the Infibeam and Flipkart. The Sony Xperia SP also available from Infibeam for Rs. 25,490. It available for pre-order from Flipkart for a slightly higher price of Rs. 25,990, and they offer a free Sandisk 16GB memory card for customers who pre-order a device from them.

0 Sony Xperia Z tablet revealed its Price

Sony's slimmest, lightest tablet in the world, Xperia Z is set to hit retail stores in May .  The official pricing of the high-end slate has been under wraps, but with the pricing for UK and other key European countries out, it is not hard to ballpark the pricing for India.

 The Sony Xperia Z tablet will be available in two variants, with the price of 16GB Wi-Fi (SGP311) model expected to be Rs 35,000 approximately and the 32GB version (SGP312) slightly higher at Rs 37,000. Both the models will come in black, although only the 32GB version will be available in white.

The powerful tablet boasts of 1.5 GHz quad-core APQ 8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, Android's4.1.2 operating system and 6000 mAh battery life.What's amazing is that this heavy-duty 10.1-inch tablet, weighs under 500 grams and is just 6.9mmthick.

 The slate also boasts of  water and dust proof properties like its high-end sibling, Xperia Z smartphone . It also flaunts a primary 8.1-megapixel snapper and a  2.2-megapixel secondary camera along with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. On the connectivity front we have NFC, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

 While Sony has had not so successful run in the tablet category, its latest offering may just mark its return to the Android tablet market.

 Stay tuned for more.

1 Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL Now Available for Purchase in India

Sony finally released the Xperia Z and theXperia ZL at a press event held today. The Indian market was a good cash source for the company until now, but mostly with the entry-level and mid-range handsets. Sony is probably hoping to have the same success with its flagships, as well. And lets face it, the Sony Xperia Z and the Xperia ZL are premium devices that would meet the needs of any user, if he has the money for them. Curiously, the Japanese company has launched both smartphones at the same time in India, while on other markets only one of them has arrived, depending on the region.

 The Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are quite similar when it comes to technical specs.Both phones are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core1.5 GHz CPU, they include 2 GB RAM, a 5-inch full HD display, 16 GB of on-board storage space which can be expanded via microSD card, a 13 megapixel rear-facing snapper and a 2 megapixel camera in the front. Of course, there are a few difference between them, with the Xperia Z boasting a 2,330 mAh battery, while the Xperia Z comes with a 2,370 one. Also, the Sony Xperia ZL has a more compact appearance and a dedicated camera button. On the other hand, the Sony Xperia Z features a nice tempered-glass finish which provides a big advantage meaning that is dust and water proof.

 There is a difference between the two smartphones whet it comes to pricing, as well. While the Xperia Z will be available for Rs 38,990 (~$750), the Xperia ZL will be cheaper at Rs 35,990 (~$692). The company also stated that the people who will purchase the Xperia Z will receive 8 GB free data from Vodafone, the offer being available for two months . The plan also comes with 6-month free access to the Sony Jive video and music streaming apps. As for the price tags, there are not so bad considering that the HTC One will surely be sold for more money, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S4 which will be launched soon.

 Both Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are available for pre-order at online retailer Flipkart for Rs. Rs 38,990 and Rs 35,990, respectively, and as of March 12 the devices will hit the Sony retail shops.

 But there is more good news for the people in India, as Sony announced that its latest tablet, the Xperia Tablet Z, will be released in two months. Sadly, the company hasn’t offered anymore details about the tablet, such as the exact date when it will be launched or how much it will cost.

 Now, the Xperia Z and the Xperia ZL are both great smartphones. Which one to choose? It’s all up to your preferences and how much money are you willing to spend.

0 CES 2013: Sony Announced Xperia Z with 5" 1080p Display

Sony Mobile today announced its latest Android flagship smartphone Sony Xperia Z, at CES 2013.The device packs in some interesting innovations from the audio, visual, gaming, and imaging arenas in a bid to make it stand out against competition. The device comes with the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, and packs in a 5" display with pixel dimensions of 1080x1920. The 13 MP rear camera comes with some features from Sony's digital camera range with a Exmor RS sensor with High Dynamic Range (HDR) video recording and 9 MP burst mode@10 fps.

Some of the handset's key specifications include:

*. 5" 1080p "Reality" Capacitive touchscreen (443 ppi) with Scratch-resistant, shatter proof sheet on mineral glass.

 *. Tri-Band 3G (UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900(Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) MHz), Quad-band 2G (GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz).

 *. Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Google Play support.

 *. 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M Quad-core CPU, Adreno 360 GPU, 2 GB RAM.

 *. 5.5" (l) x 2.8" (w) x 0.3" (7.9 mm) (d); weighs 146 grams.

 *. 13 megapixel Exmor RS rear camera with HDR video recording and 2.2 megapixel front facing camera.

 *. 16 GB flash storage and microSD card slot (supports up to 32 GB).

 *. 3.5 mm audio jack, HDMI out (via MHL support), Micro USB.

 *. aGPS, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA Certified, Wi-Fi Hotspot; LTE and NFC on board.

 *. IPX5/7 (Water-resistant) and IP5X (Dust-proof).

 *. Battery: Talk time up to 11 hours and Standby time up to 23 days; capacity not specified.

The device includes a battery STAMINA mode which claims to increased the standby time fourfold. This works by killing the battery draining apps when the display is off and switching them back on with the screen. The Xperia Z also boasts IP55 and IP57 certifications, making the smartphone dust and water resistant for up to one meter in water.

 The device along with its younger brother Xperia ZL (to be available in selected markets as a design variant with similar specs) will be released in the first by March 2013 with a Android 4.2 upgrade in the pipeline. There is no word on the pricing of the flagship yet, though.

0 Sony Xperia Z (Yuga) Official image leaks

The Sony Xperia Z will enter the arena with other phones with 5” 1080p screens this year but it also puts Sony into the quad-core race with its Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset. The Z will come out with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at launch.

The Xperia Z packs a 12MP camera, which reportedly performs better than the 13MP shooter on the Xperia T. There's a dedicated shutter key.

2012 is gone and Sony is gearing up to announce its flagship Android phones for the new year. Two official images managed to slip through the cracks before the January 7 press conference, those of the Sony Xperia Z and the Xperia Odin.

Both images are hosted on SonyMobile.com and in the case of the Xperia Z, the image filename confirms the name (the phone used to be known by its ‘Yuga’ codename).

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