Sony Xperia Z 

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launchMar, 2013

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Design

  • Great build quality, and premium feel
  • Dust, and water resistant
  • Back panel is prone to scratches, and finger-prints

Display

  • Great display, with super high resolution
  • Like most 5 inch smartphones, this one too is difficult to use one-handed

Software

  • Android interface with Sony's customizations

Performance

  • Smooth, fluid performance

Camera

  • Decent camera

More

  • Beautiful glass body
  • Excellent video/audio playback

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Sony Xperia Z Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 4.1, Upgradeable to 5.1 LollipopNo more updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size5 inches
Screen Resolution1920x1080 pixels (~ 441 pixels per inch)
Display TypeIPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate60 HzStandard
Display Features
  • LCD
Scratch Resistant DisplayYes
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
Processor/RAM
Processor1.5 GHz, Quad Core
RAM2 GB
Memory
Internal Memory16 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes
Battery
Battery Capacity2330 mAh
Battery Standby550 hrs
Battery Talktime11.00 hrs
Dimensions
Weight146 gmLight
Thickness7.9 mmMedium
Width71.0 mmComfortable for one-handed use
Camera
Primary Camera13.1MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes (HD)
Other Camera Features
  • Touch Focus
  • Face Detection
  • Smile Detection
  • Image Stabilization
  • HDR
  • Sweep Panorama
  • Burst Mode
  • Red Eye Reduction
  • Video Light
  • Video Stabilizer
  • HD Video Recording For Front Facing Camera
  • Exmor RS
  • HDR Video
  • Capture a photo in the midst of recording video
Secondary Camera2.0MP
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes
CompassYes
TV OutYes, via MHL
DLNAYes
NFCYes
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Water ResistantYes, IP58 Rated (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
Dust ResistantYes
Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes
More
  • BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Music Recognition
  • xLOUD loudness enhancement
  • 3D and motion gaming
  • One-touch sharing
  • One-touch listening
  • One-touch mirroring
  • Smart Connect App
  • Walkman App
  • PlayMemories Online

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