Sony Xperia Z
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Processor Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
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RAM 2 GB
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RAM 16 GB
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Display TFT, 5.0 inches
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Camera 13.1 mega pixels
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System / OS Android v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
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Sony Xperia Z: At a Glance
Sony Xperia Z has a TFT display, the Octa-core 4nm Flagship Chipset chipset, a 50 MP main camera and a 2330 mAh battery.
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Specs
Network
| Technology | Not specified |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | Not specified |
| 3G Network | Not specified |
| 4G Network | Not specified |
| 5G Network | Not specified |
| Speed | Not specified |
LAUNCH
| Announced | January, 2013 |
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| Status | Available. Released 01-02-2013 |
BODY
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 75.0 x 8.0 mm |
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| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
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Dust and water resistant Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Not specified |
| Water Resistant | Not specified |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | TFT |
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| Size | TFT, 5.0 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Not specified |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 15 / Android 16 |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Octa-core 4nm Flagship Chipset |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (High-Performance Cores + Efficiency Cores) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno / Mali GPU |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | Yes, microSD, up to 64 GB |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 50 MP (wide) OIS + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
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| Camera Features | Not specified |
| Video | Not specified |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide) |
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| Features | Not specified |
| Video | Not specified |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
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| 3.5mm jack | Not specified |
COMMS
| WLAN | Not specified |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Not specified |
| Positioning | Not specified |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Not specified |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Not specified |
| Radio | Not specified |
| USB | Not specified |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Not specified |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Po / Si-C non-removable |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 2330 mAh |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | Not specified |
MISC
| Colors | Black, White, Purple |
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| Model | C6602, C6603 |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | Not specified |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | Not specified |
| Price | $489.00 |
TESTS
| Performance | Not specified |
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| Display | Not specified |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
| Battery (new) | Not specified |
The Xperia Z comes fully loaded with Sony engineering expertise. This exquisite Android smartphone is designed with attention to every angle, piece and pixel.
Super sharp images. Vivid, lifelike colours. Feel like you’re part of the action with the five-inch full HD Reality Display.
The Xperia Z’s 13-megapixel camera brings you ultra sharp photos and HDR videos. Wherever, whenever.
Rain pouring down? The Xperia Z is crafted to be water-resistant*. It’s also dust-resistant – in short, tough enough to handle whatever life has planned for you. And with its rounded edges and smooth surfaces, it’s the perfect marriage between durability and beauty.
The wait is over. The Xperia Z’s Quad-core processor gives you super speed. And with its intelligent battery management, you’ll be powered up on-the-go and round the clock.
Feel like you’re there with the razor sharp and super bright full HD screen. Xperia Z brings you the highest level of HD available – 1080 progressive scan, for incredibly crisp pictures and no jagged edges. Expertise from our BRAVIA® TV engineers goes into our mobile screens, to bring you the same quality you’d expect from a top quality HDTV. The 5(12.7 cm) full HD Reality Display also has very high pixel density – 174 pixels per cm, for razor sharp pictures – and superior brightness. And with the wide colour gamut it gives you the widest colour spectrum, so you can view every detail in vivid colour.
The second generation of our acclaimed Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 delivers an even better viewing experience by adding new real-time contrast optimisation to the sharpness enhancement, high-quality colour management and noise reduction. Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 is also able to analyse content type and adjust the image accordingly. Adding Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 to the Reality Display makes for the most intelligent HD mobile phone screen.
Smartphones use a lot of power, even when you’re not actively using them. All those apps that you have on your Android™ smartphone may still be running in the background, draining your battery. Battery STAMINA Mode saves you wasted battery drain. It recognises when you’re not using your display and automatically turns off the functions you don’t need, while keeping the notifications you want. As soon as you press the power button to wake up your screen, everything is up and running again.
Sony Xperia Z — Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and storage options does the Sony Xperia Z have?
The Sony Xperia Z is powered by the Octa-core 4nm Flagship Chipset chipset with an Octa-core (High-Performance Cores + Efficiency Cores) CPU and Adreno / Mali GPU GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0.
What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Sony Xperia Z?
The Sony Xperia Z comes with a 2330 mAh battery (Li-Po / Si-C non-removable).
How good is the Sony Xperia Z camera setup?
On the rear, the Sony Xperia Z features 50 MP (wide) OIS + 12 MP (ultrawide). For selfies, it includes a 16 MP, f/2.4 (wide) front camera.
What is the price and release status of the Sony Xperia Z?
The estimated retail price of the Sony Xperia Z is around $489. Market status: Available. Released 01-02-2013. Available colorways include Black, White, Purple.
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