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Upcoming Sony Xperia 5 VI appears in render images

Erencan Yılmaz — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:50:08 +0000

Following the recent successful launch of the Xperia 1 VI, Sony is gearing up to release the Xperia 5 VI! Render images of the Xperia 5 VI have been spotted on a German case retailer’s website.

Some internet rumors claimed that Sony was discontinuing the Xperia 5 lineup, but it turns out that’s not the case. Sony is set to introduce the Xperia 5 VI soon. The render images indicate that the design of the upcoming Xperia 5 VI is quite similar to its predecessor, Xperia 5 V.

The cameras appear to have a similar size and layout as those on Xperia 5 V. The images also show a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and volume buttons above it. Unfortunately, the shutter button which is welcomed among photography enthusiasts, is missing from Xperia 5 VI. Additionally, while the Xperia 1 VI has a boxier design, the Xperia 5 VI features rounded corners.

Sony Xperia 5 VI

Sony Xperia 5 VI also features a 3.5mm headphone jack at top of the phone. This is what we know all about the future Sony Xperia 5 VI.

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Alleged Sony Xperia Flip rumored to feature 7-inch 4K display

Soumyakanti — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 22:07:05 +0000

According to a past report by Japanese media outlet Sumahodigest, Sony is currently working on the development of a foldable phone, expected to be named Xperia Flip. Now a tipster on Twitter has shed some light on the display specs of the upcoming clamshell smartphone.

Sony’s Xperia Flip: A New Contender in the Foldable Phone Market?

According to a Twitter tipster @RGcloudS, the alleged Xperia Flip is anticipated to adopt a vertical folding design similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 5 which is set to launch on July 26th. The internal screen is rumored to measure 7 inches, boasting a 4K display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, making it slightly wider than its potential competitor, the Galaxy Z Flip 4, which has a 22:9 aspect ratio.

Sony’s entrance into the foldable phone market has sparked significant interest and speculation. This exciting development could possibly mark the return of Sony’s Compact series, which hasn’t seen a new release since 2018. The small, foldable design could be a game-changer, attracting a wide variety of users.

According to the tipster, the display specification, while impressive, might not be the sole selling point anymore, considering recent flip phones’ powerful specs, displays, cameras, and refined software experiences. To stand out, Sony needs to bring something innovative to the table for a compelling selling point. Rumors suggest that Sony could capitalize on its extensive gaming expertise to enhance this device further.

While the release date for Sony’s foldable phone remains unknown, the tech community is eagerly awaiting more information. Sony, alongside Apple, is among the few major tech companies yet to release a foldable screen smartphone. In contrast, Apple is reportedly working on a foldable MacBook set to launch in 2026 and has also been granted a patent for a rollable display, sparking rumors of a rollable iPhone in development.

Given Sony’s reputation for innovation, the Xperia Flip is expected to be a significant contender in the smartphone market. However, further details are needed to fully grasp the potential of this exciting upcoming product.

Sony Xperia 5 V certified by 3C: 33W fast-charging, no charger included

Soumyakanti — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:17:49 +0000

Sony’s upcoming 5G smartphone with model number XQ-DQ72, believed to be the Xperia 5 V, has been certified by the China Quality Certification Center’s 3C certification. The device is set to come with a 33W fast charging capability, but surprisingly, it will be sold without a power adapter. This move could be seen as Sony’s contribution towards reducing electronic waste, as consumers can use their existing chargers or purchase them separately if required.

Sony Xperia 5 V passes 3C certification but no charger included

The Xperia 5 V has already made an appearance on Geekbench’s benchmark database. It is expected to come equipped with the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and will be available in two different RAM versions – 12GB and 16GB. The device is also expected to be the first to support Bluetooth LE Audio and LC3 alongside Xperia 1 V, which would enhance the overall audio experience of the device.

Sony’s naming convention for Xperia phones is based on a simple and clear system. The XQ-D in the model number of the new Xperia 5 V represents the Mark V generation, which is the latest iteration of Sony’s smartphones. Last year’s model was labeled XQ-C, indicating that the company is moving through the alphabet to signify new generations. The “Q” before the number indicates that this phone is the Xperia 5, while the Xperia 1 is identified by a “T” in the model number. Lastly, the number after the “Q” signifies the sales market and whether the device is single or dual SIM.

Sony has been known to prioritize performance and quality in its devices, and the Xperia 5 V is expected to be no different. With its fast charging capability and powerful processor, the device is poised to deliver a seamless user experience.

Sony Xperia 10 V CAD-based Renders Leaked

Soumyakanti — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 05:54:59 +0000

Sony is reportedly preparing to launch a new mid-range smartphone, the Xperia 10 V, following last year’s Xperia 5 IV. While many other mid-range phones come with a waterdrop or punch-hole display design, Sony has continued to offer screen borders on its devices.

Thanks to the renowned industry insider Steve Hemmerstoffer, aka. OnLeaks, we can share CAD-based renders and a 360-degree video of the Xperia 10 V. These materials show that the phone’s design will be very similar to its predecessor, with slim side bezels and a thicker top and bottom bezel.

The top bezel houses the selfie camera, earpiece mesh, an RGB LED indicator, an ambient light sensor, and a proximity sensor. Meanwhile, the bottom bezel contains another speaker, providing stereo output for the first time on a Sony Xperia 10 model.

The Xperia 10 V measures 153.3 x 68.4 x 8.5mm and features a flat display of around 6.1 inches. The phone’s rear panel has a triple camera setup with an LED flash above it, as well as NFC, Sony, and an Xperia logo.

The device has a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power key and a 3.5mm audio jack on the top edge. The USB-C port and another microphone are located on the bottom edge.

While we do not know any of the Xperia 10 V’s other specifications, we expect to hear more information from Sony as the expected launch date approaches. Since the previous model was announced in May 2022, we anticipate that Sony will launch the new device around the same time this year. Sony is also expected to launch Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 powered Xperia 5 V which will be a flagship device.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Xperia 10 V and other upcoming Sony Xperia phones.

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Possible Sony Xperia 1 V With Model Number “XQ-DQ72” Spotted on Geekbench

Soumyakanti — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:38:35 +0000

Rumors about Sony Xperia 1 V have been circulating, and a mysterious model was identified by model number XQ-DQ72 on Geekbench. Last month, there was another model surfaced on Geekbench with the model number XQ-DT72 which showed 12GB RAM. According to reports from Sumahodigest and Reddit, this new model XQ-DQ72 is likely to be a high-end model, equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset and 16GB of RAM.

If the leaked benchmark scores are accurate, the XQ-DQ72 could be a significant improvement over its predecessor, the Xperia 5 IV, which only had 8GB of RAM. However, there is some confusion over which Xperia model this new device belongs to, as the memory upgrade seems too significant to be simply a successor to the Xperia 5 IV.

Some experts speculate that the XQ-DQ72 could be the Xperia 1 V while others believe it may be a special edition or gaming edition of the Xperia 1 V or even a completely new device altogether. Last month an alleged live shot of Xperia 1 V was leaked which revealed the rear panel and the Periscope Zoom camera.

Xperia 1 IV was launched in China in June and became available in the US market in September. Similarly, the Xperia 1 III also took over two-and-a-half months to make its way from China to the US and UK. However, an insider reports that Sony is making progress with the Xperia 1 V’s testing phase and is currently two months ahead of schedule compared to its predecessor in 2022. If everything goes according to plan, the phone’s launch might occur as early as April 2023. This development could mean that fans of the Xperia line outside of China may see the release of the Xperia 1 V in the US, UK, and other countries as soon as June, pending favorable circumstances.

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Sony Rolls Out Android 13 Update to Xperia 1 III, 5 III, and Pro-I

Chandan — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 07:53:03 +0000

The professional-level camera capabilities of Sony Xperia smartphones have gained considerable popularity. Since it’s obviously coming from a well-known photography expert’s home, the smartphone’s professionalism in this area is nothing new. Well, according to the latest news, the most recent Android 13 update has finally begun to roll out to three of the tech giant’s Xperia smartphones.

The Sony Xperia 1 III, Xperia 5 III and Xperia Pro-I have started receiving the Android 13 update. The Xperia 1 III and 5 III were launched with the Android 11-based operating system right out of the box. They later grabbed the support for Android 12 through an OTA update later this year. The Xperia Pro-I was also launched with Android 11 out of the box. The Android 13 is the second major update for all three devices.

As of right now, the brand has not made clear which regions will receive the update; it is still being rolled out in a gradual manner. So, if you still haven’t received the most recent update for your smartphone, we advise you to wait a few more days. If you still do not receive the OTA update notification, you can manually check the settings and software update area to see if it has been released. In the next few days, the OTA will be accessible to a larger audience.

Regarding the time frame for software support for these devices, there are no official statements. We expect Sony to release at least three major Android updates for its smartphones, with Android 13 arriving as the second major update for these devices. Many other OEMs, including Samsung and OnePlus, have already begun to provide 5 years of security updates and 4 significant Android upgrades. However, this comparison is meaningless because both of these companies are primarily focused on their flagship products, whereas Sony is designed for camera enthusiasts who may be less concerned with the most latest software.

Sony claims the ‘best smartphone camera’ is right around the corner

Zohaib Ahmed — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:22:10 +0000

Sony released a new trailer yesterday for its upcoming Xperia product claiming that it has the ‘best smartphone camera’. The company has been able to generate much hype for the upcoming phone without providing any details about it at all – an oddity in an industry where pre-launch leaks have become a norm. We aren’t complaining though as it all adds to the suspense. After all, the best surprises are the unexpected ones.

The mysterious event will be held on October 26 (Oct. 25 in the US) and all we know about it is that “a new Xperia is coming” with a focus on professional photography and videography above everything else.

By this, one might think that the curtains are about to be lifted on a sequel to the Xperia Pro. But as it stands, Sony has gotten a few professional photographers to praise more affordable and less impressive models like the Xperia 1 III and even the mid-range Xperia 5 II in the teaser, so it doesn’t necessarily mean that Sony will be unveiling an absolute flagship model.

As for what’s next, Sony seems to have gotten a content creator, photographer, and filmmaker to spend time with the device and they’ve all got nice things to say about it like: “It almost felt like it was a camera attached to a phone”, so there’s that.

Another known thing about the phone includes the implementation of a dedicated shutter button – something that has become a staple on Sony smartphones of late.

Apart from this, well, you’ll have to wait for next week’s event, although it is possible that Sony will be dropping some more teasers beforehand.

New Sony Xperia device spotted on 3C, features 30W fast charging

Sean — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:25:40 +0000

Earlier this week, we had reported on Sony gearing up for the launch of a new Xperia device. Now, the Xperia device in question has been spotted on 3C, which also revealed some information regarding the upcoming product.

For those unaware, the Japanese tech giant took to Twitter to announce that a new “Xperia Product Announcement” will be held on October 26. But apart from the date, no finer details regarding this product was shared. In other words, it was initially unclear whether the new Xperia series device is a new smartphone or tablet. But now, the 3C listing labelled the product as a 5G mobile phone, with a model number of XQ-BE72. Since the handset was spotted on the 3C website, we can safely assume that the smartphone will be available in the Chinese market.

Furthermore, an ITHome report suggests that the device could be the Chinese variant of the Xperia 5 III. The 3C certification also revealed that the new device will support up to 30W fast charging. Talking about the specs of the Xperia 5 III which was launched back in April, it sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage, and a 6.1 inch OLED display with 120Hz high refresh rate. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

Sony Xperia 10 III gets a Yellow color variant in Japan

Balaji S — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:06:07 +0000

Sony launched the Xperia 10 III along with Xperia 1 III and 10 III a few days ago. Now, it has revealed a Yellow color variant of the Xperia 10 III in Japan.

Xperia 10 III All Colors Featured

Sony has partnered with NTT Docomo Mobile network operator in Japan to announce the new color variant of the Xperia 10 III. This edition is said to be exclusive for Japan and above all, the website listing shows that it’s a color limited only for Docomo carrier users.

Originally, the Xperia 10 III launched in four color options- White, Black, Pink, and Blue. This Yellow color marks the fifth color variant of the mid-range 5G device. Just like the other models, the power button of the Yellow color variant is in a different shade(here, Blue) for identification.

Apart from this, the rest of the device looks the same. As for the specs, the Xperia 10 III marks the entry of 5G connectivity to the mid-range Xperia devices.

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All the colors are under reservation on Docomo’s official website. The device is said to go on sale in early Summer(mid-June 2021 in Japan). You can look at the specifications below:

Sony Xperia 10 III Specifications and Features

The Sony Xperia 10 III features a 6-inch wide FHD+ OLED HDR display. This display has a 21:9 aspect ratio, 2520×1080 pixel resolution, 60Hz refresh, and 120Hz touch sampling rate, 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, 10-bit tonal gradation, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Inside, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

For cameras, we have a Triple-camera layout on the back with a 12MP f/1.8 main lens, 8MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle lens, and an 8MP f/2.4 Telephoto sensor. Upfront, there is an 8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter with a 78-degree FOV.

Other features include a 4,500mAh battery, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP65/IP68 rating, 3.5mm audio jack with LDAC and Hi-Res audio support, Hi-Res Audio wireless, DSEE Ultimate, Stereo Recording, Qualcomm® aptX HD audio.

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Sony confirms new Xperia product launch on April 14, Xperia 1 III and 10 III expected

Balaji S — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:20:42 +0000

Sony has finally come up with an announcement about its new Xperia product launch. The Japanese giant is hosting a launch event on April 14 and Xperia 1 III, 10 III are some of the expected ones.

Sony Mobile, via a Facebook post, confirmed that the event will start from 16:30 JST /09:30 AM CEST /13:00 IST/3:30 PM Beijing Time on April 14, 2021. Considering the situation, it’s most likely a virtual event and be streamed across its social media channels.

Sony hasn’t given any other hints about the stars of the show but a Weibo tipster @ZACKBUKS says that we can expect the Xperia 1 III, Xperia 10 III at the event. However, the Sony Xperia 5 III should launch sometime towards the end of the year.

Talking about the Xperia 1 III and 10 III, both aren’t new to us. The CAD Renders of both the devices have given us an idea of what to expect in the 2021 iteration. Among these, the Sony Xperia 1 III design leak reveals a similar design to the predecessor.

It is said to have a 6.5-inch 4K CinemaWide 4K HDR OLED display with thin bezels and chin. As for design, it is expected to have a metal frame on the edges and a glass panel on the rear. In terms of camera, the Xperia 1 III is said to get the ZEISS with a ZEISS T coating.

As for the lenses on the triple-camera, Sony is said to include a Periscope lens, 3D iTOF sensor. The Xperia 10, III, on the other hand, would be a mid-range 5G smartphone. Back in November 2020, a report said that Sony canceled the Xperia 10 II Plus and is going forward with including 5G on all Xperia devices in the future.

Sony Xperia 1 III (Left), 10 III(Right)

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Accordingly, the Xperia 10 III that has appeared on Geekbench listings seems to have the Snapdragon 690 5G chipset. The CAD renders of the device suggest that it could have a 6-inch screen, measure 8.4mm in thickness, triple-camera with 12MP main lens, 8MP selfie shooter.

Let’s wait and see how Sony prices these devices in the respective markets where it launches.

Sony Xperia 1 III could cost the same as its predecessor; Alleged Specs leaked

Balaji S — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:50:10 +0000

Sony unveiled the Xperia 1 II flagship smartphone back in February 2020. The device had a vibrant 4K screen(a rarity with flagships), Snapdragon 865 SoC, and a sleek body. It looks like Sony wants to maintain the form factor, price but crank it up a notch in specs on the successor.

A Twitter user @TheGalox_(via ITHome) has revealed the alleged specs of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone. If it’s true, this should be the next iteration of the Xperia flagship from Sony going by the norm. Anyway, the surprise is it will reportedly cost the same as the predecessor.

If you recall, Sony revealed the launch price of Xperia 1 II months after its announcement. It was priced at 7,838 yuan( $1,199) in the US. As per the user, Xperia 1 III will feature a 6.5-inch 4K OLED HDR display. The same size indicates that Sony is likely to retain the form factor with a 21:9 cinematic ratio.

While he didn’t say anything about the bump in refresh rate, screen protection, he does say that the screen will be 15% brighter. Under the hood, it will feature a Snapdragon 888 SoC which is a no-brainer at this point. This means, Xperia lineup will follow the 5G-ready lineup trend as well.

Further, the device will reportedly retain the side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and 8GB RAM, 256GB storage option from the predecessor. However, Sony might pull-off a last-minute magic and launch additional variants too so let’s wait for official news.

Apart from this, he says the device will also have an IP65/68 water and dust resistance. But looking at the Xperia 1 II, we can safely say that it would at least be IP68-rating. That said, there’s still no info on the camera and other specs but it won’t take that long to appear on our radar.

It was recently reported that Sony canceled the Xperia 10 II Plus plans and planned to go ahead with all-5G devices in the future. With that in mind, we guess Sony would differentiate the mid-range from flagships through Camera and display. The Xperia 1 III aside, Sony is also rumored to be working on a compact smartphone with Snapdragon 775 and the successor to Xperia 10 II.

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Sony smartphone shipments were all-time low with only 400,000 units in Q1 2020

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Thu, 14 May 2020 07:24:16 +0000

Sony is no longer a player in the smartphone market. But it still releases a couple of premium as well as mid-range smartphones every year to prove that it can also make phones. Although some of these handsets are good with certain flaws, their higher price tags make them invaluable compared to competitors. As a result of it, Sony only shipped 400,000 smartphones in Q1 2020.

The Japanese electronics giant recently released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2020. According to it, the company’s smartphone shipments plunged by 64% YoY in Q1 2020, the largest ever-drop in its history.

The shipments of Sony Xperia lineup of smartphones have been dropping since 2015. The company had a solid performance in 2013 and 2014 with 39.1 million units each year. Then, it finally declined to only 3.2 million units in 2019. That’s almost 50% lesser than 6.5 million units in 2018.

Sony’s smartphone business does not seem to have a bright future at his point. The company has to revamp its strategy to succeed in the world’s one of the most competitive industry.

Recently, Sony merged its Mobile Communications business with Imaging Products & Solutions and Home Entertainment & Sound under a new holding company called ‘Sony Electronics Corporation’. Maybe, this will help the company build compelling products for customers.

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Sony sends out invite for February 24 MWC 2020 event

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 17:42:10 +0000

Mobile World Congress 2020 is still more than a month away but manufacturers have begun sending out invites to give attendees and the general public a heads-up and ample time to plan their schedule. We already got official announcements from Vivo for the APEX 2020 and TCL for its TCL 10 series. Now, it is Sony’s turn.

The Japanese electronics giant has sent out invites to the press for its press conference on Monday, 24th of February, 2020. The event will be held at Sony’s Booth in Hall 3, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, and will begin at 8:30 am CET (1:00 pm IST/7:30 am GMT).

For those who will not be attending MWC, Sony says it will be live-streamed on the official Sony Xperia YouTube channel.

Sony is expected to announce at least one new flagship phone which should arrive as the Xperia 3 or Xperia 5 Plus. A mid-range Xperia phone with a Snapdragon 765G processor may also tag along. We do not know if the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus will be getting successors this year.

It has been reported that the Xperia 5 Plus will have a Snapdragon 865 processor, a 6.6-inch display with a tall 21:9 aspect ratio, triple rear cameras, front-facing stereo speakers, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

While there are definitely fans that are looking forward to the launch of new Xperia phones, Sony’s biggest product launch for the year will be the new Play Station 5 game console.

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These are the Sony phones getting Android 10 and when to expect it

Habeeb Onawole — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 13:23:26 +0000

Android 10 is rolling out to a number of phones already but most phones are still stuck on older versions of Android. While some manufacturers have released a roadmap of their update schedule, others have kept sealed lips. Yesterday, Sony joined the former category and announced which of its phones will get Android 10 and when to expect it.

Sony Xperia 5 will get Android 10 in December

The blog post put up by the Japanese manufacturer reveals that the Xperia 1 and Xperia 5 flagships are first in line to get the update which will be available in December.

Sony says the Xperia 10, Xperia 10 Plus, Xperia XZ2, Xperia XZ2 Compact, Xperia XZ2 Premium, and Xperia XZ3 will also get Android 10. However, the update will begin rolling out to these devices starting early next year.

Sony adds a disclaimer that the rollout will be phased and will also depend on carriers and regions.

Based on the list, Sony is not only updating its 2018 and 2019 flagship phones but also the mid-range Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus.

Sony ships its phones with a stock-like version of Android along with some of its own custom features such as Side Sense and one-handed mode. Android 10 brings a system-wide dark mode, smart replies, a new notification, manager, and more.

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Sony is working on a Snapdragon 865 flagship

Joel Joseph — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 06:34:45 +0000

Sony may no longer be a big player in the smartphone market, but the company has been religiously releasing flagships powered by the latest Snapdragon processors every year. Now, the first evidence of Sony’s Snapdragon 865 flagship has surfaced via the company’s firmware distribution server. The chipset, code-named SM8250, was mentioned in the server.

SM8250 is said to be the next generation Snapdragon 865 processor, that’ll succeed the recently announced SD855 Plus. Not much is known about this chipset except that it might come in two variants: one with 4G and another one with an integrated 5G modem (x55). It makes sense for Qualcomm to release two variants of its flagship processor. To recall, Huawei also has 4G and 5G variants of its Kirin 990 chipset.

While 5G adoption will intensify in 2020, the new generation technology will still not be available in all the countries extensively. Moreover, 5G technology is pretty expensive. So smartphone manufacturers will most likely prefer to have two variants of its high-end smartphones, a top-end model with 5G and a cheaper one with 4G. And the two variants of Snapdragon 865 would perfectly align with these manufacturers’ plans.

As for Sony’s Snapdragon 865 flagship, we’ll likely see it at MWC 2020 Barcelona. The company unveiled the ultra-tall Xperia 1 with CinemaWide display along with the Xperia 10 and 10 Plus models at MWC in February this year.

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Sony to launch Xperia smartphone that “fits in the palm of your hand”

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:28:20 +0000

Sony will be attending IFA 2019, which kicks off this week, and the Japanese smartphone maker will be unveiling new products. The Xperia 2 which leaked recently is among the devices expected to be unveiled at the September 5 event.

Today, Sony shared a teaser on its Instagram page teasing that it will launch an Xperia Smartphone that “fits in the palm of your hand”. The teaser doesn’t reveal anything about the phone other than the hint that it will be able to fit in your palm.

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Xperia excellence, in the palm of your hand. Join us September 5th for #SonyIFA #Innovation

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Some say the phone being teased is the Xperia 2 which will come with a 6.1-inch screen that is smaller than the Xperia 1’s 6.5-inch display. While the screen size is smaller, it doesn’t really fit into the palm of your hand like the Xperia XZ2 Compact which has a 5” screen and even thick bezels.

The Xperia 2 will come with triple rear cameras, a display with a 21:9 aspect ratio, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It will also have NFC and a dedicated camera button.

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Sony Xperia 2 to feature brand new S-Cinetone function

Airyl Jaszly — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 06:04:30 +0000

Although the name is not certain, what we know is that Sony has been busy registering a trademark for S-Cinetone — apparently a function that will be available with the upcoming Xperia 2, but it will not stop there. According to the documents filed with the USPTO and the EUIPO, this technology will be found in smartphones, digital cameras, computer programs, tablets, and more.

Given the wide range of devices mentioned above and the inclusion of computer programs in the list, S-Cinetone is most likely a software function that does not rely on a certain hardware component and has something to do with color adjustment. If anything, we expect it to be an evolution of the Cinema Pro mode on the Xperia 1 that allowed users to capture 4K video at 30FPS.

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In the hardware department, the Sony Xperia 2 is expected to feature a 6.1-inch display with 4K resolution, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6 GB of memory, and a 3,000 mAh battery with wireless charging support. This handset will probably be unveiled next month at IFA 2019 in Berlin, just like the Sony Xperia 1 before it.

Considering Sony’s current situation, they need the Xperia 2 to be at least a slightly bigger success than its predecessor. We know the company has some mid-range phones in the works, though we honestly doubt they’ll be priced competitively enough to go against the current juggernauts. If things go badly once again, it could spell the end for the company’s mobile division.

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Alleged specs for Sony’s hexa-camera smartphone surfaces

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:14:31 +0000

The Nokia 9 PureView still holds the record for the smartphone with the highest number of rear cameras but that may change soon as Sony is said to be working on a phone with six rear cameras.

Alleged configuration for the cameras have surfaced and they are from phone designer Max J. (@Samsung_News_). In his tweet, he did say the specs might change on the final device but these details are what his source as provided. He has also made renders of what he imagines the phone will look like.

The unknown Sony smartphone will have a 48MP sensor with a variable aperture of f/1.2 and f/2.4. We want to believe this is the primary camera. It will also have a 12MP camera with the same variable aperture. Both will be paired with a 20MP camera, a 16MP camera, and an 8MP camera all three with an f/2.4 aperture. The sixth camera is said to be a 0.5MP ToF sensor.

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There is no mention of the type of lens the main five cameras will have but we can assume there is a telephoto lens and an ultra-wide angle lens and maybe even a monochrome lens too.

The phone will also have dual front-facing cameras – a 10MP sensor and a 0.3MP ToF sensor.

The renders show the phone will have a 21:9 aspect ratio and a rectangular housing for the six cameras. There is no fingerprint scanner on the rear which means it is probably on the side or Sony may surprise us an put it under the display.

The phone should come with a 4K display, a Snapdragon 855 processor and hopefully, a big battery.

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Sony to announce new phones in Japan next month

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:19:14 +0000

A new report says Sony may launch new phones in its home country of Japan next month. At the moment, the name of the phones aren’t confirmed but there are speculations they will arrive as the Xperia 1s/Xperia S and Xperia 1v/Xperia V.

The source is ZACKBUKS, a Japanese leaker; and the news was first reported by Japanese blog – Sumahoinfo. According to ZACKBUKS, Sony has a launch on July 9 in Tokyo. The post also says “S and V” leading to the guesses about their names.

Sony has been reported to be working on a flagship phone exclusive to Japan. This phone will have an LCD panel and not an OLED panel like the Xperia 1 but will be powered by the same Snapdragon 855 processor. It is unclear if any of these upcoming devices is the LCD flagship phone.

In other news, an image of an unknown Sony phone with triple rear cameras have also surfaced. Unlike the Xperia 1, the triple rear cameras are on the left side of the phone and not the middle Above the sensors are the LED flash and laser focus module.

There is no fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone and we can’t tell if there is one on the sides. The Sony phone has a purple finish, is covered in glass and appears to be a bit thick. There are also antenna lines on the sides.

The identity of the phone is still unknown but we hope more details will surface in the coming days or weeks.

(Source, Via)

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Sony CEO says smartphone arm is an integral part of its business

Habeeb Onawole — Wed, 22 May 2019 14:14:08 +0000

There are calls from investors for Sony to shut down its mobile phone business since it isn’t profitable. Recently, the phone division (Xperia) was merged with the camera, TV, and audio businesses into a single division called Electronics Products and Solutions. However, Sony’s CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, says the phone arm is an important part of the overall business.

Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida (image source: Bloomberg)

Speaking at a news conference today, Mr. Yoshida said Sony’s consumer electronics hardware business was built with a focus on entertainment, not household appliances such as refrigerators and washing machines. He added that they see “smartphones as hardware for entertainment” which makes it an important part of their hardware business.

The top executive says younger generations don’t watch TVs anymore and their “first touch point is smartphone”. Sony’s latest flagship phone is the Xperia 1 and it launched in China on Monday for about $900.

Sony is working on making the business profitable in a year and is taking some steps in doing so. It wants to up the gaming functions of its phones to woo PlayStation owners reports Reuters. It is also reducing focus in markets like India, North America, and South America and will concentrate instead on Europe, Hong Kong, and its own home country of Japan.

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Sony merges mobile, TV, audio, and camera divisions into one

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 16:26:47 +0000

Sony Mobile has been posting losses for several quarters now while other divisions such as camera, TV and audio divisions keep recording millions in profits. However, that might end soon as Sony has announced it is merging the mobile division with the camera, TV and audio divisions.

The new division will be called Electronics Products and Solutions and should result in technologies being exchanged between future products. Some folks have expressed surprise at the merger as they expected Sony to sell off or shut down its mobile phone division. As we can see, Sony has other plans. Now that the camera and mobile divisions are now one, the reported “rivalry” between them should no longer exist.

The Japanese company says it will continue to announce the performance results for its phones even with the new decision. The mobile division is doing pretty badly. Reports say it lost more money ($480 million) than the gaming division made in profits ($317 million) in Q2 2018!

Sony still has high hopes for its mobile division, if we can still call it that. It foresees the Xperia line might begin to make profits by 2021 at the earliest. However, the company also plans to cut its spending by half.

The new Electronics Products and Solutions division will become official on April 1. Surprisingly, the move hasn’t affected Sony’s shares in any way.

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Sony starts Fresh with its Xperia 1 Flagship with 21:9 Cinematic 4K OLED Display & Triple Cameras

Joel Joseph — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:34:41 +0000

Sony was once known for its innovative Xperia flagships. However, over the past few years, the company’s charm has waned, all thanks to its safe design and standard specifications. But this year, at MWC, the company is looking forward to getting back our attention, with the brand new Xperia 1. Yes, as the name suggests, this is a brand new flagship series from the company, backed by a really tall design. Ideally, it should be the successor of the Xperia XZ3, but considering the name, it looks like the company wants to start afresh.

So what’s so fresh about the Xperia 1?

First, it is the world’s first 4K OLED HDR smartphone. Sony isn’t new to 4K displays. Their XZ Premium series have had 4K displays, but they were all LCD. This one’s a 4K OLED HDR display. Plus, the display isn’t the usual 16:9 or 18:9 or even 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The company has decided to take things to the next level by using an extremely tall 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio. This would make the Xperia 1 quite unique in its design. It would be significantly taller and thinner than existing smartphones in the market. The display supports 10-bit colors and professional ITU-R BT.2020 color space.

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Despite its taller than usual stance, there are some practical advantages of such a design. First of all, you can see more content on the screen while reading or browsing. This would amount to less scrolling. Further, you can multitask with ease and even pin apps on top as you’ll still have plenty of real estate down at the bottom. And of course, given the 21:9 aspect ratio, movies will be a treat to watch, provided you get them in the same format.

But such a tall screen will also have a few disadvantages. For example, if you have small hands, it would be extremely hard to navigate with just one hand. Sony does have a one hand mode for your rescue but considering its size, you might end up using this feature all the time. Another thing, it would be really hard to fit your phone in your pocket. A 6.5-inch display isn’t huge by today’s standards, but Xperia 1 is not just tall because of its 21:9 aspect ratio. It has a significant bezel (notch haters may rejoice) on the top that adds to its size. So, it’s not going to be your everyday smartphone that fits snugly in your jeans pocket.

Coming to the specs, you get the new Snapdragon 855 processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. You have a side mounted fingerprint (so no in-display sensor like recent flagships), 3300mAh battery and a water-resistant body. Yes, the battery isn’t very large, especially considering the 4K OLED screen on board. So, battery life is one area where the phone might take a hit, but let’s wait for some real world tests.

The camera setup is set to match today’s flagship standard – three 12MP lenses featuring one 26mm wide angle setup (OIS), one 52mm telephoto setup (OIS), along with one 16mm superwide lens. Low light photography should be stellar, thanks to its 1.4μm dual photodiode image sensor, f/1.6 aperture, and RAW noise reduction. The Xperia 1 is also the first smartphone to feature Eye Autofocus, a feature borrowed from the company’s Alpha mirrorless camera series. It also supports 10fps continuous burst shooting.

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While 21:9 content might not be easily available right now, Sony says that it’s working with makers of games like Fortnite and Asphalt Racing to support its tall display size. However, standard video content from other platforms like YouTube would still have black bars on the sides.

Sony has given a late Spring release for the Xperia 1 flagship in Black, Purple, Gray, and White colors. No word on its pricing yet but considering Sony’s history and policy, don’t expect it to come cheap.

Alongside the Xperia 1, two other models were also announced at MWC 2019 with 21:9 display — the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus, both featuring LCD displays.

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Sony invites you to “Embrace a new perspective” on February 25

Habeeb Onawole — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 22:16:11 +0000

Sony has dropped a new video that teases its new 21:9 display which will appear in its upcoming phones such as the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus.

The fifteen-second video which was posted on Twitter earlier today with the caption“Embrace a new perspective with #Xperia at #SonyMWC” shows the wide display which a trademark application document revealed is called “CinemaWide Display”. It also reveals the details of Sony’s launch event.

Embrace a new perspective with #Xperia at #SonyMWC pic.twitter.com/RrWJFShpGR

— Sony Xperia (@sonyxperia) February 18, 2019

Sony will take the wraps off its new phones on Monday, February 25 at 8:45 AM CET. The Japanese phone manufacturer is expected to announce the Xperia 10 duo, the Xperia L3, and the flagship Xperia XZ4.

The Xperia XZ4 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 processor while the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus will be powered by the Snapdragon 630 and Snapdragon 660 mobile platforms. The XZ4 will also have triple rear cameras while the Xperia 10 duo will have dual rear cameras.

(Source, via)

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Sony Xperia XZ4 screen protection leaks, reaffirming a tall display

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 19:02:21 +0000

It has been quite a while since we heard any news about the Sony Xperia XZ4. The phone has been rumored earlier this month to feature an extremely tall display with a cinematic screen ratio of 21:9. Here are some leaked CAD (Computer Aided Diagram) renders of the upcoming Sony Xperia XZ4 flagship alongside its screen protector. This leak is again lending credence to earlier rumours of a tall display.

The panel fits closely to the ratios as seen in the renders featuring an extremely thin bezel, without a notch, and cut out for the earpiece, including proximity sensor. It’s also equipped with a tiny hole in the left end of the screen, presumably for the LED notification light. From a glance at the second photo, it fits perfectly for the screen of the Sony Xperia XZ4. We are hoping the picture is the real device because anyone might have produced the panel, just by mere looking at the 3D image.

The same source gave pictures of the protective case as well. This case reveals a vertical triple camera set up that is equipped with several buttons and port. On the right side of the device is the volume button, the fingerprint scanner and the power button are positioned next to each other alongside the camera shutter. Beneath the device a speaker can be seen, a USB-C and a port for the mic connection. There is no 3.5mm audio jack, but that not a news anymore.

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Mid-Range Sony Xperia XA3 Variants certified before a possible CES 2019 Launch

Joel Joseph — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:18:55 +0000

Sony’s smartphone game hasn’t been impressive in the past couple of years. The company is still making flagship phones like the Xperia XZ3 powered by Snapdragon 845, but its mid-range models are likely doing better than its top-end ones. The company is expected to update its mid-range Xperia XA lineup at CES 2019 and before its launch, a couple of models seems to have been certified on EEC (Eurasian Economic Commission).

Three Sony models, namely I4113, I4213 and I4312 were spotted on EEC a couple of days back. Going by their naming scheme, they seem to be a part of the Xperia XA3 lineup. If you remember, the model number H4213 belonged to Xperia XA2 Ultra and the H4113 was the model number for Xperia XA2. Given that every year, Sony moves on to the next letter in the alphabet series (G in 2017, H in 2018 and hence, I in 2019), these models could very well be the upcoming Sony Xperia XA3 models. We saw the XA2 models back at CES 2018, so the new models could debut in January next year at CES 2019. There’s one more model with the number, I4312 but we are not sure of the identity of this particular one.

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We haven’t got a lot of details about the Xperia XA3 yet, except for a possible render from onleaks. We should also meet the Xperia XZ4 flagship in the next few months.

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Sony confirms new product launch at IFA 2018, likely Xperia XZ3 and XZ3 Compact

Michele Ingelido — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 17:02:02 +0000

IFA is one of the most important tech-related events of the year and many of the major smartphone brands take part in this event to announce some of their most important products. Sony usually takes advantage of the conference in Berlin to unveil new flagships from the XZ series, and it seems that the same will happen at IFA 2018. The Japanese company has already started sending invites for the upcoming event and it has confirmed that it will hold a press conference in which a new product will be unveiled. The conference will take place on August 30 at 1 PM CET (IFA 2018 will last from August 30 to September 5).

The most reliable hypotheses obviously suggest that the new Sony Xperia XZ3 line-up will be the leading star of the press conference. Last year, the company announced the XZ2 series at IFA, composed of the standard variant and the XZ2 Compact. This year we may see Sony Xperia XZ3 and XZ3 Compact. Until now, no official info has surfaced about this line-up, but we have several leaks suggesting some of its most important specs. The flagship has already been spotted on Geekbench with the model number H8526.

If the leak is to be believed, the phone will be powered by the new Snapdragon 855 chipset by Qualcomm, that is the best mobile chipset from Qualcomm (yet to hit the market). According to Geekbench, the device has 8 GB of RAM. With such hardware, the XZ3 would be the best smartphone in the market in terms of performance, at least on the paper. The handset has also registered impressive scores: 3033 points in single core performance and 10992 points in multi core. From what rumors suggest, it might be the first phone with the 5G connectivity, despite the first 5G-powered devices are expected in 2019.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium finally up for pre-orders for $999.99 (U.S. only)

Michele Ingelido — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 14:24:34 +0000

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium was officially unveiled back in April, but only recently the Japanese company revealed the details about its availability and price tag. As the company promised, the new flagship has been made available for pre-orders in the U.S. on July 9. The device went on pre-order on Amazon with a very expensive price tag of $999.99. Some may define this price quite extravagant considering that Sony is far from the top 5 best smartphone manufacturers in terms of sales.

But we know this company is in the smartphones market only for strategic reasons and not to dominate it. Note that Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is offered with a free pair of wireless headphones: the Xperia Ear Duo. The promotion is limited only to people who will pre-order the device and it will end when it starts shipping. After the pre-orders phase, the handset will be officially on sale in the U.S. starting from July 30. At the moment, it is available only in the Chrome Black color variant, while the Chrome Silver option will come later. With its $999.99 price tag, this flagship is the most expensive smartphone at the moment if we exclude the iPhone X.

But Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium also packs impressive specs. Indeed, it is the only new-gen smartphone with a 4K display and HDR technology. The notchless screen has a size of 5.8 inches and an 18:9 aspect ratio. On the hardware side, the device has an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm running at a max frequency of 2.45 GHz, paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable via micro SD up to 512 GB. On the rear glass, there is a dual camera setup with resolutions of 19 and 12 MP, f/1.8 and f/1.6 apertures, while the battery has a 3540 mAh capacity.

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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium up for Pre-Orders from July 11, but Price is insane

Michele Ingelido — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:56:47 +0000

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium was announced back in April but till now, it didn’t hit the stores. Finally, the Japanese company has confirmed the date when handset will officially go on pre-order in China. The Chinese version of the new flagship will be available for pre-orders starting from July 11 with a very expensive price tag: 6000 Yuan, which roughly translates into $900. The confirmation has arrived on Weibo from the official account of the Xperia phones division. Note that a few days ago it was confirmed that the flagship will have a price tag of $999.99 in the U.S.

These prices make Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium one of the most expensive smartphones in the market: iPhone X is currently the only device (excluding luxury phones and limited editions) which has a higher listing price. The new confirmation by Sony debunks the rumors which suggested that the phone would go on pre-order on July 2 (or even July 5): they were probably only referred to today’s announcement of the pre-sale starting date. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium features one of the most impressive specs sheets you can ever find on a mobile phone. It sports a 5.8-inch display with a 4K resolution and the HDR technology.

Under the hood, it packs an octa-core Snapdragon 845 chipset by Qualcomm paired with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD. The new flagship is the first device by Sony to feature a dual rear camera. The dual setup has resolutions of 19 and 12 MP, f/1.8 and f/2.6 aperture, 960fps slow-mo video recording and predictive phase detection autofocus, while the front snapper is a 13 MP f/2.0 sensor with EIS. Its battery is a 3540 mAh unit supporting Quick Charge 3.0. Unfortunately, even though it has an 18:9 display, its bezels are far from being narrow. But on the other hand, it has loud and comfortable dual front speakers.

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Sony Mobile To Shut Down Businesses In Middle East, Africa, & Turkey

Habeeb Onawole — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:37:38 +0000

It is no news that Sony’s mobile division has been struggling in recent years. So it doesn’t come as a big surprise to hear that it is shutting down operations in a few regions.

Popular leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) revealed in a tweet yesterday that the Japanese electronics giant will be closing its mobile business in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa by October. That is just four months away.

Shutting down operations in these markets means business must be really bad and there are a bunch of reasons for that. Sony phones are expensive when compared to the competition and when it comes to features and innovation, Sony phones are lagging behind. Also, in markets like Africa, feature phones and entry-level to mid-range smartphones are what sells, and Sony is missing out in this category.

At the moment, the brand will likely not be missed in some of these regions. However, it will be nice to see Sony restructure its mobile arm and announce its re-entry into these markets in future.

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Sony Might Make A Bezel-less Phone In Future

Habeeb Onawole — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:49:30 +0000

Sony phones are not hard to identify. The brand is synonymous with big bezels. It wasn’t until it announced the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact did it switch to an 18:9 aspect ratio. Despite the new design called Ambient Flow, the screen-to-body ratio is still higher than those of competitors. Will Sony ever make a bezel-less phone? It appears they have given it some thought.

In a self-published interview with its head of product planning, Ichino, we get to understand Sony’s view on the recent design change in the mobile phone industry.

Ichino said the company takes functionality and features into consideration when designing its phones. A phone with much smaller bezels will affect the position and functionality of certain features. If the screen is stretched, they may have to shrink the cameras or trade off features like stereo front-facing cameras.

It may even affect the experience while viewing content which is the reason why the Xperia XZ2 Premium sticks to a 16:9 aspect ratio. Ichino said an 18:9 aspect ratio would have resulted in borders around the content being viewed.

However, Sony says it will keep improving to achieve a balance between function and features and the current design trend. When such a phone will hit the market is anyone’s guess.

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Rumor: Sony Xperia XZ Premium will Have a 4K Screen and Snapdragon 835

Habeeb Onawole — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 09:41:46 +0000

Sony is launching a number of phones at Mobile World Congress but we are most concerned about its flagship for the year. A report from XperiaBlog has revealed that Sony’s flagship device, the Xperia XZ Premium will have a 4K display. An image of the device has also been released online.

The Xperia XZ Premium shares design similarities to the Xperia XZ released in October last year. The reflective chrome design, large top and bottom bezels and stereo front facing speakers still make a comeback. However, it packs a number of new features such as a 4K HDR display, a Snapdragon 835 processor, and a 20MP 1.22um camera.

The camera which is said to perform very well under low light has a few tricks of its own. It can record slow-mo videos at 960fps; has Motion Eye (predictive capture); and an anti-distortion feature.

The Xperia XZ Premium will retain the side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a bottom USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack at the top.

(Source)

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New flagship smartphones ready to hit on September

Rosgani — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:11:50 +0000

On this September, the major manufacturers is preparing their new products, even they are preparing their flagship smartphone and ready to making a new wave of mobile technology, and in this Spetember the war is begin. And now we wan’t to seek peek about what is the new flaghsip smartphone from each manucfaturers.

Happy School – Meizu

Features: SAGE, aloof; products exquisite workmanship, solid materials

Time / release models: September 2, Water Cube, MX3

Applicable to the crowd: small fresh young artists

Details: Screen upgrade to 5.1 inches, 15:9 Sharp screen with a resolution of 1800 × 1080; been cut up and down the border points, left and right borders narrower screen proportion increases, more stunning visual perception. Big screen, but still designed for one-hand operation; whole industrial design, prototype MX2 enlarged and improved by some; others, including use with the Galaxy S4 same Exyons Octa 4 +4 eight core processor. 8 million pixel camera , single-point pixel area raised to 1.4μm, photographic and color performance will be better. Equipped with the latest Flyme OS 3.0

Aspect:

• Flyme OS 3.0 icons and UI design style, with iOS 7 shift as more flattened.

• Flyme 3.0 system will join the gestures, and, from the highly reliable design look, MX3 home button near real machine design a series of sensors, functionally similar web OS phone gesture sensing area. Backstage management, Flyme 3.0 almost simultaneously draws a card-style Web OS and WP8 interface.

• Ultra-narrow border evolved to what extent

• J.Wong fighting Declaration

Slot Point:

• 4 x A15 core +4 A7 core of the “glue” eight-core processor Exyons 5410, Samsung has admitted that it currently has some problems. Therefore, both the Galaxy S4 or upcoming Note 3, Samsung in order to maintain the competitiveness of products, or use Qualcomm Xiaolong 800 processor, either Exyons 5410 latest improved version Exyons 5420. Meizu neither with the flow using Xiaolong 800, also failed to spend heating and power consumption compared to Exyons 5410 decreased slightly improved performance in 5420, this is the fly in the ointment.

• 1800 × 1080 non-mainstream resolution. And is widely tucao, but not able to open the back cover for battery design

Mingjiao – Samsung

Features: Initially dressed evil coat – coat of plagiarism, and studied under the scope of the Ministry of Public numerous; product although the appearance of mediocre skill but should not be overlooked, the overall strength of the best, and much of the potential dominate the political arena.

Time / release models: September 4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Applicable to the crowd: big screen controls, middle-aged business man, young woman, practical first person

Details: 5.68-inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1080; industry’s first 20nm process 3GB LPDDR3 RAM memory; different versions of the machines are equipped with the processor 800 and Exyons Xiaolong improved version of 5420 eight-core processor; Appearance design is relatively Note 2, deals with the more atmospheric corners, borders, 2.2mm narrower to the extreme, the whole is only slightly higher than the previous generation Note 2 increased a little, screen, accounted for a further increase. In addition, Note 3 reduced the thickness of about 1mm, the whole volume thinner, should also feel better; 13 million pixel camera, may have optical image stabilization feature, support for 4K video capture; battery capacity of 3200mAh, there are rumors 3420mAh, than previous generations Note 2 of the 3000mAh have steadily

Aspect:

• 3GB LPDDR3 flash, unprecedented, playing Android’s shoes all know, the bigger the RAM on the machine what it means

• 5.68-inch screen size is large enough, but not ridiculous. Screen size increased by only 0.2 inches less than the resolution of 720P from Note 2 to upgrade to 1080P, accordingly, ppi upgrade will be well to enhance the experience of A Screen

• Appearance design is more atmospheric, thinner, real machine visual perception and feel are worth looking forward to

• Competition camera, is the focus of the industry. Substantial upgrade of Note 3 camera, support 4K video capture, optical image stabilization feature may be added to the second half of the flagship camera competition, Samsung can occupy any position in the industry, it is worth seeing

Slot Point:

If you hate plastic, sanitary napkins shape, large screen burn, TouchWiz UI, that this machine is a slot full point

Beggars – Xiaomi

Features: strong mass base, the head of the status to extraordinary; fever known products, the hardware configuration is good

Time / release models: September 5, m 3

Applicable people: students, hardware enthusiasts, run sub-mad, and the most difficult definition of “masses”

Details: The exact information rarely, after rumors uses Terga 4 processor, the problem may be due to fever are not well resolved, turning to Snapdragon 800, the first lost CPU superior high ground; screen 5 inches or more, resolution should be on par with 1080P; rumors will be equipped with 13 million pixel main camera / 5 million pixels, vice camera; prices are likely to once again stuck in the 1999’s the point

Aspect:

• run points points points points points points points points points ……

• industrial design, flowing from the network panel a few more credible figure, m 3 industrial design style will be more “own ideas”: Founder, angular, but seems to be some Lumia’s strength of character ….

• Following the realization, after the moon shot, this time to realize what beat Mars

• In Meizu announced September 2 release a new machine, millet quickly issued a “Sword” invitations, September 5, come on!

Slot Point:

• Not in the traditional August release new machines had also heard m 3 in the choice of stereotypes has repeatedly (eg Terga 4 and the choice between Xiaolong 800, which may delay the normal development of the m 3), therefore, Lei Jun Millet and his rush to fight this time there is suspected, m 3 is likely to be a rush job machine

• 1999 + futures, do it again?

Wudang – Sony

Features: deep roots, has a long history, has been very popular; product beautifully designed, internally and externally, in the name of a well-deserved Sao Nepal

Time / release models: September 5, Honami aka Xperia Z1

Applicable to the crowd: young girls, male arts, audio control, Self-show photo freak, activist circles

Details: Sony Product strategic transformation, Honami Sony integrate various Industrial sectors leading technology, to build the first super flagship machine.

5 inches 1080P screen, using a Sony TV sector and Triluminos X-Reality Engine display technology, can display color gamut is 15% higher than the average LCD, more accurate color representation, abundant. Moreover, the new technology to improve screen contrast, brightness and image detail also help;

20 million pixel camera using a 2/3 inch large area cmos sensor with f/2.0 large aperture, and from the Cyber-shot Sony SLR camera ‘s G lens , as well, also from Sony SLR departments independently developed Bionz image processing chips. Ultra-high pixel, photographic strong, excellent noise control, the three fit, camera power may be in the second half in a machine’s flagship competition show alone;

Walkman brand fusion technique using a Walkman music transmitters with the independent chip, rumored to be between sound quality and the Walkman Z Walkman XZ between.

Other configurations are also in line with the industry standard first class, including carrying 800 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage body supports microSD expansion, 3000mAh battery. In addition, Honami is a function with three anti-machine.

Aspect:

• 2000-megapixel camera, and Walkman technology into the integrated audio and video performance Honami exactly how cattle X

• Continue to use the X-Reality Engine and Triluminos 5 Inch 1080P display screen technology, this can and LG G2, iPhone 5S, Galaxy S4 compare

• Epicenter and three anti-fit, unabated configuration, it is also a lot stronger than in the past, Honami is how do

Slot Point:

• Price reportedly quite expensive than iPhone 5S, Note 3 also Fermi

• Prior to Sony’s flagship variety of issues, so that people wonder, Honami is well positioned to integrate so many top technology, becoming a stand of mature markets and user testing machine

Shaolin – Apple

Features: Closed, harsh, known in the world of the wealthy American; product has called art design, never out of work materials aristocratic areas of soft power than hard power is more prominent, with everyone envy ecological systems

Time / release models: September 10, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C

Applicable to the crowd: In addition to running sub, Brush, FC high play, and non-big-screen those who do not, normal human beings are applicable

Details: No introduction, rumors are already familiar with.

Black and white champagne gold tricolor iPhone 5S, little change in appearance, use of improved manufacturing processes, upgrading body strength, wear, scratch-resistant, anti-Diaoqi; camera to upgrade to 13 million pixels, equipped with dual flash ; screen will still be four inches, remains unchanged; the use of new, more powerful processors; Home key or the integrated fingerprint sensor; new system iOS 7

There is not a cheap iPhone 5C, iPhone 3GS has a similar look and feel of the plastic housing, a variety of optional color covers, machine configuration and iPhone 5 almost.

Aspect:

• iPhone 5S will not Diaoqi

• Upgraded 13 million pixel camera and dual flash, the ability to make iPhone 5S strength to continue in the major camera manufacturers to stay ahead of the flagship

• iPhone 5C whether we can satisfactory

Slot Point:

• 4 inches, 4 inches, still stuck in 4 inches, which is already the end of 2013!

• Plastic enclosure iPhone 5C, price 3399, is not too confident

Denon faction – HTC

Features: Tenryu-ji stunt master country, though born in a small place, but it can compete with strong rivals; product feel good and experience outstanding, quality, recently slowly out of the “behind ugly” chronic illness

Time / release models: September 4? HTC One Max

Applicable to the crowd: ham lovers; metal body / large-screen phone indispensable person

Details: This is a positioning to compete with the Galaxy Note 3 machines, 5.9 inches FHD Full HD screen, bigger than the Note 3; still the aluminum body, industrial design should be a larger version of HTC One, control the thickness of the fuselage 9.4mm. Top with the standard, including Xiaolong 800 2.3GHz processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage support body micro SD card expansion, support optical image stabilization UltraPixel cameras, and very awesome 3300mAh battery; HTC One Max in the back of the new fingerprint sensor, there is a similar Nokia Lumia phones metal contacts, through replaceable rear cover, wireless charging

Aspect:

• SLCD 3 (no accident) material, with full HD 1920 × 1080 resolution, 5.9-inch screen, well worth the wait. LCD screens in color reproduction, brightness, the screen on the permeability of advantages over traditional A screen experience, or better. For Galaxy Note screen effect consistently short board who are not satisfied, it may consider HTC One Max

• new fingerprint sensor, effectiveness, such innovations are worthy of praise

• HTC first use of such a large-capacity 3300mAh battery, HTC One Max Note 2 can achieve the same two days as a charge / three days a sufficient outstanding endurance

Slot Point:

• UltraPixel camera, take pictures if they would erupt purple fringing problems

• back new fingerprint sensors in the design, destroying the beauty of the machine

• HTC One sold, but Galaxy S4, aluminum unibody can not change the battery, has proven to be an important reason, the same experiences, guarantee that will not happen in the HTC One Max and Galaxy Note 3 showdown on.

Emei – OPPO

Features: Dragon Heaven, Emei is a must, the roots of non-angel can not be entered; product segments is very obvious, the main screen, camera, or music, users are mostly younger MM

Time / release models: September 23, OPPO N1

Applicable to the crowd: MM, cell phone pictures, audio and video features for demanding consumers

Details: N1 adopted in the second half with the top flagship standard, 5.5-Inch 1080p display, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processors. OPPO N1 The innovation points, one 12 million pixel camera, equipped with an innovative “owl” light-sensitive chip, better low-light shooting performance, and has Xenon flash-assisted shooting. Two is the inclusion of the back touch functionality (implementation, should be in the back of the phone, designed a touchpad)

Aspect:

• As a traditional focus camera phone manufacturers OPPO, following last year’s launch of the first 13 million pixel camera stacked after year dormant build N-lens what effect, very worth the wait

• Prior OPPO flagship Full HD screen, giving the left a deep impression, OPPO N1 in heap configuration, build fast hardware camera at the same time, the screen you can always excellent

• Touch to join the back, the phone’s interactive and what the change will be generated using App

Slot Point:

• Price reportedly encroaching 3000, reaching 2999, which is the main foreign markets rhythm?

• In addition to slim, industrial design can be more “man” one o’clock

Fierce competition in the market for a moment did not stop the pace of its evolution, who can continue to survive, bigger and stronger, who in turn accelerate the fall and eventually be eliminated, remember this September, and perhaps it is the turning point determines the future pattern .

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Sony Xperia A ‘Dogo’ and Xperia UL ‘Gaga’ heading to market soon

Rosgani — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:06:11 +0000

Latest leak of two new Xperia devices reappeared from smasoku.mobi. Both are with the model number of the Sony Xperia SO-04E and SOL22 AU heading to NTT DoCoMo and KDDI in Japan.

The new SO-04E will be called Xperia A aka Dogo and will be launched next summer. The screen size of 4.6-inch HD resolution and is powered by the Snapdraon 600 chipset and sports with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The battery capacity of 2300 mAh with water and dust resistant , mobile wallet, One Seg, and infrared. The gadget is expected to have a another variant that will be available for global market.

The another model will be has code SOL22 AU called the Xperia UL aka Gaga. This handset will be launched next summer with a design similar to Xperia ZL. Packs with 5 inches screen size and 1080p resolution, Snapdragon 600 chipset with 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and a 2300 mAh battery capacity. As A Xperia, Xperia UL will feature mobile wallet, One Seg, infrared and waterproof and dustproof.

Besides the two devices, there are also rumors about Togari that will use a screen size of 6.4 inches with a resolution of 1080p. The gadget will be launched by NTT DoCoMo. Not yet known whether Togari will actually be launched later.

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