MWC 2017 Sony releases Xperia XZ Premium and XZs!

Sony just made the announcement regarding their newest flagship phone - Xperia XZ Premium.

XZ Premium follows the Sony monolith design aesthetics featuring a glass loop surface when turned reveals a mirrored effect on the back protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5. Still Water and Dust Resistant IP68. Fingerprint is still integrated with power/lock button. Xperia XZ Premium sports entertainment grade visuals with its 5.5 inch 4K HDR TRILUMINOS Display enhancedd with X-Reality Engine.

Surprisingly, Qualcomm lends its newest Snapdragon 835 to power the device paired with Adreno 540 GPU. Memory is at 4GB RAM and 64GB Universal Storage.

What sets XZ Premium apart is the Motion Eye™ camera system developed by Sony for capturing motion that the human eye can’t see. Other than that, it is first smartphone to feature a memory stacked Exmor™RS sensor at 19MP 1/ 2.3” found on point and shoot cameras 5 x faster image scanning and data transfer and so recording in 960 frames per second (Super slow motion) is doable. Predictive Hybrid Auto Focus and Triple image sensing technology keeps things in clear and in focus. 4K Video Recording is supported. Wew Rear camera alone has too many features but front camera 13MP 1/3.06” Exmor RS at 22mm wide angle lens is no push over either.

I am sure it will have complete set of connectivity features - WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and LTE data connection. Actually supports Gigabit Class LTE with Snapdragon X16 LTE modem. (up to 1Gbps) Makes use of USB-Type C for future proof direct connection with USB OTG support.

Carries a 3230mAh Battery with Qnovo Adaptive Charging and Quick Charge 3.0.

Other than Xperia XZ Premium, Sony also announced the Xperia XZs which brings to Motion Eye camera tech to manageable size 5.2 inch smartphone. Sports a Full HD that is housed by same loop design but with the ALKALEIDO™ metal back instead of glass. It is only powered by Snapdragon 820 with Adreno 530 GPU coupled with 4GB RAM and with storage options 32GB / 64GB Dual Sim Model. Features the same camera setup as that of XZ Premium and so for sure you will have the latest camera tech. Although it will not support gigabit LTE but it will have superior connectivity fit for flagship levels. Since it is compact, it carries a 2900mAh Battery also with Qnovo Adaptive Charging and Quick Charge 3.0.

The Sony Xperia XZs said to be out on April 5 for $700. Xperia XZ Premium said to be release this Spring yet pricing has not been disclosed.

Xperia XZ Premium Specs
Android Nougat 7.1
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on front and back
5.5” 4K HDR TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality™ engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Snapdragon™ 835 64-bit
GPU Adreno 540
4GB RAM
64GB Universal Flash Storage
Up to 265GB SD card support.
Rear Camera
Motion Eye
19MP 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS™ memory stacked image sensor
Super slow motion 960fps video capture
Predictive Capture
Ant-distortion shutter
Triple image sensing technology
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
4K video recording
Front Camera
13MP 1/3.06” Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor
22mm wide angle lens
ISO6400
F2.0
DSEE HX™ technology
LDAC
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
Others:
IP68
Fingerprint sensor
USB Type-C
3230mAh Battery
Smart STAMNIA
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
QuickCharge 3.0
Dimensions: 156 x 77 x 7.9 mm
Weight 195g
Colours Luminous Chrome, Deepsea Black,

Xperia XSs Specs:
Android Nougat 7.0
5.2” Full 1080p HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality™ for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Snapdragon™ 820 64-bit Processor
Adreno 530 GPU
4GB RAM
32GB eMMC / 64GB (Dual SIM) Storage
Rear Camera                    
Motion Eye
19MP 1/ 2.3”  Exmor RS™ memory stacked image sensor
Super slow motion 960fps video capture
Ant-distortion shutter
Triple image sensing technology
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode
(5-axis stabilization)
4K video recording
Front Camera
13MP 1/3.06” Exmor RS ™for mobile image sensor
22mm wide angle lens
ISO6400
F2.0
LTE / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
USB Type-C™
Battery
2900mAh
STAMNIA Mode
Battery Care
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
QuickCharge 3.0
IP65/IP68 Water and Dust Resistant
Fingerprint sensor
Colours Ice Blue, Warm Silver, Black
Size 146 x 72 x 8.1 mm
Weight 161g

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Sony Xperia XZ Pre-Order Details! Price Specs Philippines

Sony Xperia XZ is coming! Pre-Order details has been revealed!

The Xperia XZ comes in a Unified Design with loop surface nspired by a monolithic form. It's premium design that shines and has depth with ALKALEIDO™ metal. IP68 Dust and Water Resistant to able to handle the elements in any environment.

Xperia XZ carries a 5.2 inch Full HD with Sony TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality engine and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement.

Snapragon 820 will give the Xperia XZ top class performance complimented with abundant storage at 32GB/64GB with 3GB RAM. If storage is still not enough, you can add up to 256 GB via microSD card.

Sony is gearing for a fight in terms of optics. Sony’s original Exmor RS™ plus Predictive Hybrid AF and now Laser AF is brought into the mix for faster focusing on close objects. To get accurate true to life colors,  RGBC-IR sensor with colour sensing technology is added which adjusts the white balance based on the lighting conditions. Finally, at long last, Sony opens up its camera software with Manual Controls for ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus for greater creative control. Xperia XZ is the first smartphone to carry 5-axis OIS for smoother video recording without the shakes and blur. At 23MP with Sony 24mm G-Lens and BIONZ image processor. Front camera has 13MP.

As for connectivity, regular sets with WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC. Makes use of USB Type-C Port for faster charging and data. Fast internet connection  via LTE is supported and i am pretty sure it will support bands in whatever country you are. Xperia XZ for Philippine Market will be the Dual Sim Model.

Battery is at 2900mAh for Xperia XZ and Qnovo Adaptive Charging is supported.

Pre-Order started... Promo Period is Oct 21 to November 6, 2016.
Sony Xperia XZ for only Php 37,990 Retail Price
Available in Blue, Silver and Black
For Credit Card Holders - 12 Mos 0% interest.
Will come with Krusell Sigtuna Smart Case, 32GB USB OTG, Portable 5000mAh Charger.

Sony Xperia XZ Specs:
Android Marshmallow
5.2 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality® for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Corning Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 820, 64-bit Quad-Core Processor
Adreno 530 GPU
3GB RAM
64GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Up to 256GB (via Hybrid Slot)
23MP Primary rear Camera
Triple image sensing technology (Contrast, Phase and Laser AF)
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
24mm Wide Sony G Lens
up to ISO 12800
BIONZ® mobile image-processing engine
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
Full HD video 1080 (60fps)
13MP Front camera
1/3.06” Exmor RS™ sensor
22mm Wide-Angle lens F2.0
up to ISO 6400
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancellation
Clear Audio+
S-Force Front Surround
Stereo recording
3.5mm Audio Jack
Dual Sim (Hybrid)
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS A-GNSS GLONASS
NFC
USB-Type C Port
FingerPrint Sensor
2900mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
IP68 Water and Dust Resistant

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IFA 2016: Sony Launches Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ

Sony officially announced their new Xperia X Compact and Xperia XZ.

Xperia X Compact Left and Xperia XZ Right

They come in a Unified Design with loop surface that comfortably sits on your hands. The loop surface is inspired by a monolithic form. ALKALEIDO™ metal enhance the Xperia XZ's premium design with shine and depth. As for Xperia X Compact’s design, it comes in high-gloss finish and solid feel as well as follows the new signature blue colour expression, Mist Blue together with classic Universe Black and stylish White.

Sony is also an expert in making water resistant phones as such you don't need to worry about water for Xperia XZ as it is IP68 Dust and Water Resistant.

The Xperia XZ will carry a 5.2 inch Full HD  while Xperia X Compact is at 4.6 HD.Both of which are with Sony TRILUMINOS Display, X-Reality engine and Dynamic Contrast Enhancement.

Power the devices is Qualcomm Snapdragon with Adreno Graphics. Snapragon 820 will give the Xperia XZ top class performance complimented with abundant storage at 32GB/64GB with 3GB RAM. Xperia X Compact won't be left out with its Snapdragon 650 processor also with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. If storage is still not enough, you can add up to 256 GB via microSD card.

Sony is gearing for a fight in terms of optics and since they practically control the sensors in the industry then Xperia line gets their best efforts. Sony’s original Exmor RS™ plus Predictive Hybrid AF and now Laser AF is brought into the mix for faster focusing on close objects. To get accurate true to life colors,  RGBC-IR sensor with colour sensing technology is added which adjusts the white balance based on the lighting conditions. Finally, at long last, Sony opens up its camera software with Manual Controls for ISO, Shutter Speed, Focus for greater creative control. For Xperia XZ, it is the first smartphone to carry 5-axis OIS for smoother video recording without the shakes and blur. Both phones will carry 23MP with Sony 24mm G-Lens and BIONZ image processor. Front camera differs as Xperia XZ has 13MP while Xperia X Compact is at 5MP.

As for connectivity, regular sets with WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC. Makes use of USB Type-C Port for faster charging and data. Fast internet connection  via LTE is supported and i am pretty sure it will support bands in whatever country you are. Single Sim variant for Xperia Compact while Xperia XZ will have Single Sim and Dual Sim Models.

Battery is at 2900mAh for Xperia XZ and 2700mAh for Xperia X Compact. Qnovo Adaptive Charging is supported.

As for pricing and release, Xperia XZ said to launch globally October 2016 and Xperia X Compact is said to be available this month of September.

Sony Xperia X Compact Specs:
Android Marshmallow
4.6 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality® for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Corning Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 650, 64-bit Hexa-Core Processor
Adreno 510 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Up to 256GB
23MP Primary rear Camera
Triple image sensing technology (Contrast, Phase and Laser AF)
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
24mm Wide Sony G Lens
up to ISO 12800
BIONZ® mobile image-processing engine
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
Full HD video 1080 (60fps)
5MP Front camera
1/3.06” Exmor RS™ sensor
22mm Wide-Angle lens F2.0
up to ISO 6400
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancellation
Clear Audio+
S-Force Front Surround
Stereo recording
3.5mm Audio Jack
Single Nano Sim
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS A-GNSS GLONASS
NFC
USB-Type C Port
FingerPrint Sensor
2700mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging

Sony Xperia XZ Specs:
Android Marshmallow
5.2 inch Full HD TRILUMINOS™ Display
X-Reality® for mobile picture engine
Dynamic Contrast Enhancement
Corning Gorilla Glass
Snapdragon 820, 64-bit Quad-Core Processor
Adreno 530 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB / 64GB Internal Storage
Expandable Via MicroSD Up to 256GB
23MP Primary rear Camera
Triple image sensing technology (Contrast, Phase and Laser AF)
Predictive Hybrid Autofocus
1/2.3” Exmor RS™ sensor
24mm Wide Sony G Lens
up to ISO 12800
BIONZ® mobile image-processing engine
SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stabilization)
Full HD video 1080 (60fps)
13MP Front camera
1/3.06” Exmor RS™ sensor
22mm Wide-Angle lens F2.0
up to ISO 6400
High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD)
DSEE HX
LDAC
Digital Noise Cancellation
Clear Audio+
S-Force Front Surround
Stereo recording
3.5mm Audio Jack
Single Nano Sim
LTE / 4G / 3G / 2G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS A-GNSS GLONASS
NFC
USB-Type C Port
FingerPrint Sensor
2900mAh Battery
Qnovo Adaptive Charging
IP68 Water and Dust Resistant

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