The Sony Xperia Z and its release date in the UK are out through multiple sources, as are its price details. The device is available for pre-order in variants of purple, black and white.
Users who tend to not be particularly careful with their phones can now breathe a sigh of relief as the makers of the Xperia Z have engineered the device in such a way that the casing is resistant to both dust and water. In addition to this, the glass panels present on the front and back have been covered with an anti-shatter film.
One of the more attractive features would have to be the manageability of the battery life which is enabled through the Stamina mode which is activated once the display goes off. This tool deactivates apps that are not being used in order to conserve power. Users can also customize push notifications so that they receive just those that they consider important.
According to the company, the smartphone is amongst the first to adopt the Exmor RS sensor with the 13.1MP rear as well as the 2.2MP front cameras. The performance of the main lens is enhanced with features such as auto focus, Burst Mode, HDR for photo as well as video and Sweep Panorama. This Android 4.1 device possesses a quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor which comes with a built-in 4G modem and is supported by 2GB RAM. Moreover, it has an internal memory of 16GB which can be extended up to 32GB through a microSD card slot.
According to a post on the official Vodafone UK blog, the Sony Xperia Z will have its launch pegged for February 28 and as per Sony’s official site, it will cost £529 with taxes included. It is now available for pre-order through Three on contract basis for £34 per month with a down payment of £69 on the Ultimate Internet 500 plan. Another option consumers can opt for would be to pay £36 per month with the same down payment on The One subscription. Additionally, it is being offered on a Pay As You Go for £449.99 with a top-up. O2 on the other hand, is selling the handset for £479.99 with a monthly tariff of £13.50 and it can also be ordered through Phones4u.
Specifications:
– Platform: Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2
– Processor: 1.5GHz quad core Qualcomm S4 Pro
– Battery: 2330mAh
– Display: 5-inch touch screen, 443ppi
– Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
– Camera: 13.1MP rear camera with auto focus and flash; 2.2MP front webcam
– Memory: 16GB internal memory, expandable up to 32GB
– Weight: 146 grams
– Dimensions: 5.47” x 2.79” x 0.31”
– Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, aGPS
