- Get all the best of Sony’s Xperia Z1 in a pocket-friendly compact smartphone
- Stylish and durable waterproof2 design in a range of four vibrant colours – white, black, pink and lime
- The world’s best camera in a compact smartphone3 with Sony’s proven camera technologies: Award-winning G Lens, 20.7 MP Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor and BIONZ for mobile image processing engine
- Incredible viewing experiences on the 4.3” TRILUMINOS™ HD Display for mobile with X-Reality™ for mobile
- Xperia™ Transfer Mobile for quick and easy phone-to-phone transfer of contacts, content and apps from existing iOS and Android smartphones
Singapore, 7 January 2014 –
Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today redefines the premium
smartphone market with the introduction of Xperia Z1 Compact,
offering the very best of Sony technologies from its flagship
Xperia Z1, in a stylish new compact size.
Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today redefines the premium
smartphone market with the introduction of Xperia Z1 Compact,
offering the very best of Sony technologies from its flagship
Xperia Z1, in a stylish new compact size.
“With the addition of Xperia Z1 Compact our global
range of premium products is now broader than ever and offers our customers a
wider choice,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications.
“Xperia Z1 is a no-compromise feature-packed smartphone with a beautiful yet
durable design. With Xperia Z1 Compact, we bring all of these premium
features and performance, into a smaller size to give you the ultimate compact smartphone.”
range of premium products is now broader than ever and offers our customers a
wider choice,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, President and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications.
“Xperia Z1 is a no-compromise feature-packed smartphone with a beautiful yet
durable design. With Xperia Z1 Compact, we bring all of these premium
features and performance, into a smaller size to give you the ultimate compact smartphone.”
The world’s best camera in a compact smartphone
Xperia Z1 Compact sets a new standard in premium smartphones. It features
Sony’s proven camera technologies to deliver the same level of performance and
quality that you would find in a conventional compact digital camera – all in a beautifully crafted
compact smartphone. The 20.7 megapixel camera
phone is matched with 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile, Sony’s award-winning G Lens and
intelligent BIONZ™ for mobile image processing engine resulting in superb photo quality.
Sony’s proven camera technologies to deliver the same level of performance and
quality that you would find in a conventional compact digital camera – all in a beautifully crafted
compact smartphone. The 20.7 megapixel camera
phone is matched with 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile, Sony’s award-winning G Lens and
intelligent BIONZ™ for mobile image processing engine resulting in superb photo quality.
Thanks to this unique combination of
technologies, you can capture beautifully sharp and bright images even in
lowlight conditions when a flash won’t do. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom prevent shots from being blurred while allowing
you to capture from a distance, so that you never miss the moment. Superior
Auto helps you shoot perfectly, with intelligent scene recognition technology to capture
incredible images in an instant with no complicated settings. And because it’s both waterproof and
dust-resistant, this durable and versatile smartphone fits neatly into your
life, so you can use it anytime, anywhere.
technologies, you can capture beautifully sharp and bright images even in
lowlight conditions when a flash won’t do. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom prevent shots from being blurred while allowing
you to capture from a distance, so that you never miss the moment. Superior
Auto helps you shoot perfectly, with intelligent scene recognition technology to capture
incredible images in an instant with no complicated settings. And because it’s both waterproof and
dust-resistant, this durable and versatile smartphone fits neatly into your
life, so you can use it anytime, anywhere.
Unique social camera apps to
enhance your camera experience
enhance your camera experience
The
Xperia Z1 Compact comes pre-loaded with a suite of innovative Xperia Camera Apps to take your
photography experience to a new level.
Xperia Z1 Compact comes pre-loaded with a suite of innovative Xperia Camera Apps to take your
photography experience to a new level.
- Timeshift burst: Captures an impressive 61 frames in just two seconds so you get the perfect shot first time, every time.
- Info-eye™: An innovative visual search using your camera to provide information on landmarks, books and wine amongst others.
- Social live: Broadcast your videos live via Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen for the ultimate interactive sharing experience.
- AR effect: Have some creative fun with your pictures with SmartARTM augmented reality animations
In addition to these
great pre-installed social camera apps, there’s a whole range of extra apps for
you to enjoy including Wikitude Places, Evernote, VI Sports and more. Simply go
into your camera viewfinder, turn on Superior Auto and then click on ‘+Apps’ to
see all the latest apps to enhance your smartphone experience.
great pre-installed social camera apps, there’s a whole range of extra apps for
you to enjoy including Wikitude Places, Evernote, VI Sports and more. Simply go
into your camera viewfinder, turn on Superior Auto and then click on ‘+Apps’ to
see all the latest apps to enhance your smartphone experience.
Beautiful and durable design
Xperia Z1 Compact includes
all of the features of the acclaimed Xperia Z1, but offered in perfectly
palm-sized proportions. Featuring Sony’s stunning OmniBalance design, this
dust-resistant and waterproof (IP55 & IP58) beauty is both sleek and
durable from every angle. And with the dedicated camera button, you can even
take photos or videos underwater. The Xperia Z1 Compact takes the style stakes
a step further offering a choice of vibrant colour finishes including white,
black, lime and pink to suit your individual taste. A clever design refinement
is the new Glove Mode4 that lets you use your
Xperia Z1 Compact even while wearing gloves, making it even easier to use your
phone, no matter what the weather.
all of the features of the acclaimed Xperia Z1, but offered in perfectly
palm-sized proportions. Featuring Sony’s stunning OmniBalance design, this
dust-resistant and waterproof (IP55 & IP58) beauty is both sleek and
durable from every angle. And with the dedicated camera button, you can even
take photos or videos underwater. The Xperia Z1 Compact takes the style stakes
a step further offering a choice of vibrant colour finishes including white,
black, lime and pink to suit your individual taste. A clever design refinement
is the new Glove Mode4 that lets you use your
Xperia Z1 Compact even while wearing gloves, making it even easier to use your
phone, no matter what the weather.
World’s best battery
performance in a premium compact smartphone5
performance in a premium compact smartphone5
Xperia Z1 Compact offers
ultra-fast performance and breathtaking graphics, thanks to the latest Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE for amazing
speed. The
Xperia Z1 Compact also includes
a 2300 mAh battery which provides outstanding, class-leading battery
performance, despite its compact size.
ultra-fast performance and breathtaking graphics, thanks to the latest Qualcomm®
Snapdragon™ 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE for amazing
speed. The
Xperia Z1 Compact also includes
a 2300 mAh battery which provides outstanding, class-leading battery
performance, despite its compact size.
Sony’s Battery STAMINA
Mode helps you stay connected for longer, as it automatically turns off functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you
do. So now you can leave the charger at home and never have to worry running
out of power when you need it most – the Z1 Compact takes everyday demands in
its stride.
Mode helps you stay connected for longer, as it automatically turns off functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you
do. So now you can leave the charger at home and never have to worry running
out of power when you need it most – the Z1 Compact takes everyday demands in
its stride.
Enjoy the best colour and sharpness
Built
with Sony’s latest BRAVIA® TV technologies optimized for mobile, the Xperia Z1
Compact incorporates a 4.3” TRILUMINOS™ HD Display for mobile, for a wider
palette of rich, natural colours. Sony’s exclusive X-Reality™ for mobile is an intelligent
super resolution technology that finds and reproduces any lacking pixels, so
you’ll always be able to enjoy the clearest and sharpest videos.
Built
with Sony’s latest BRAVIA® TV technologies optimized for mobile, the Xperia Z1
Compact incorporates a 4.3” TRILUMINOS™ HD Display for mobile, for a wider
palette of rich, natural colours. Sony’s exclusive X-Reality™ for mobile is an intelligent
super resolution technology that finds and reproduces any lacking pixels, so
you’ll always be able to enjoy the clearest and sharpest videos.
Sony’s media applications
Xperia Z1 Compact offers
seamless access to both online and offline entertainment with these integrated Sony’s media apps:
seamless access to both online and offline entertainment with these integrated Sony’s media apps:
- PlayMemories Online6 – a cloud-based image and video service that is integrated into the Album application. A new ‘All Sync’ feature enables users to instantly auto-upload all of their photos without storage limitation7.
- “WALKMAN” and Movies applications provide access to more than 22 million songs on the “WALKMAN” app through Music Unlimited8 and more than 150K movies and TV series on the Movies app through Video Unlimited8 from Sony Entertainment Network.
- TrackIDTM TV9 – enhances your TV-viewing experience as it lets you search, share and explore information from broadcasted TV shows such as cast & crew, biographies, filmography or show related Tweets.
Switching to
Xperia has never been easier
Xperia™ Transfer Mobile makes it easier than ever to switch from your
existing Android or iOS handset to Xperia. It’s the simple and easy way to
seamlessly transfer your contacts, photos, bookmarks, apps, messages and much
more from your old smartphone, swiftly and securely. And better still, no PC is
required – simply transfer directly from phone-to-phone using NFC or the
supplied cable10.
Xperia has never been easier
Xperia™ Transfer Mobile makes it easier than ever to switch from your
existing Android or iOS handset to Xperia. It’s the simple and easy way to
seamlessly transfer your contacts, photos, bookmarks, apps, messages and much
more from your old smartphone, swiftly and securely. And better still, no PC is
required – simply transfer directly from phone-to-phone using NFC or the
supplied cable10.
Unrivalled ecosystem of companion products and
smart accessories
smart accessories
Sony offers the most
comprehensive range of innovative companion products and accessories to give
you new ways to use and enjoy your smartphone. With 132 NFC enabled one-touch
connected products – including TVs, headphones, audio speakers, tablets, and
more – it has never been easier to connect and enjoy your content across
multiple devices.
comprehensive range of innovative companion products and accessories to give
you new ways to use and enjoy your smartphone. With 132 NFC enabled one-touch
connected products – including TVs, headphones, audio speakers, tablets, and
more – it has never been easier to connect and enjoy your content across
multiple devices.
Key smartphone accessories to enhance your Xperia Z1 Compact experience include:
- QX100: High-performance ‘lens-style’ cameras
designed for mounting on smartphones and operated through the smartphone
screen. - SmartWatch 2: Use as a second
screen for Xperia Z1 Compact. Read messages, handle calls, easily access
notifications – all from your wrist. Trigger the Xperia Z1 Compact camera
shutter. - DK32: Magnet charging cradle
that offers a perfect viewing angle as you talk, watch and listen whilst
charging your smartphone. - SBH-80: Stereo
Bluetooth Headset in a unique neckband-style design crafted from
premium materials and supporting NFC, HD Voice and aptX.
The Xperia Z1 Compact will launch globally from February 2014.
For the full list of Xperia Z1 Compact specifications, please click
here.
here.
1 Based on the results of
specifications comparison, a blind assessment of the imaging, video and gaming
experiences delivered by Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and Apple iPhone 5C, Apple
iPhone 5S, HTC One Mini, and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and rated by 202 UK
consumers, and the results of processor and battery performance testing. Compact Smartphone defined by Strategy
Analytics as smartphones with a display size of less than 4.5 inches. Research
was conducted by Strategy Analytics between 20thNovember – 6th
December 2013. For more information, go
to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
specifications comparison, a blind assessment of the imaging, video and gaming
experiences delivered by Sony Xperia Z1 Compact and Apple iPhone 5C, Apple
iPhone 5S, HTC One Mini, and Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini and rated by 202 UK
consumers, and the results of processor and battery performance testing. Compact Smartphone defined by Strategy
Analytics as smartphones with a display size of less than 4.5 inches. Research
was conducted by Strategy Analytics between 20thNovember – 6th
December 2013. For more information, go
to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
2 In compliance with IP55 and
IP58, Xperia Z1 Compact is protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof.
Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i)
protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in
compliance with IP55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1.50 meters of freshwater
for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP58. The phone is not designed to
float or work submerged underwater outside the IP55 or IP58 classification
range that may lead to your warranty will being void. Find out more www.sonymobile.com/testresults
IP58, Xperia Z1 Compact is protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof.
Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i)
protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions in
compliance with IP55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1.50 meters of freshwater
for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP58. The phone is not designed to
float or work submerged underwater outside the IP55 or IP58 classification
range that may lead to your warranty will being void. Find out more www.sonymobile.com/testresults
3 Specifications verified by Strategy Analytics’
SpecTRAX service as of 25th October 2013. Compact Smartphone defined
by Strategy Analytics as smartphones with a display size of less than 4.5
inches. For more information on Strategy Analytics’ results go to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
SpecTRAX service as of 25th October 2013. Compact Smartphone defined
by Strategy Analytics as smartphones with a display size of less than 4.5
inches. For more information on Strategy Analytics’ results go to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
4 Supports
maximum 2mm thickness
maximum 2mm thickness
5
Based
on the results of battery performance testing conducted by Strategy Analytics
between 25th November – 6th December 2013, comparing the
performance of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact with HTC One Mini, Samsung Galaxy S4
Mini, Apple iPhone 5C and Apple iPhone 5S. Compact Smartphone defined by
Strategy Analytics as smartphones with a display size of less than 4.5 inches.
For more information, go to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
Based
on the results of battery performance testing conducted by Strategy Analytics
between 25th November – 6th December 2013, comparing the
performance of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact with HTC One Mini, Samsung Galaxy S4
Mini, Apple iPhone 5C and Apple iPhone 5S. Compact Smartphone defined by
Strategy Analytics as smartphones with a display size of less than 4.5 inches.
For more information, go to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
6 Subject to market availability
7 If an image exceeds 1920 pixels
along its longest plane (either width or height), it will automatically be
resized to 1920 pixels.
along its longest plane (either width or height), it will automatically be
resized to 1920 pixels.
8Sony
Entertainment Network services are subject
to availability by region. Please visit www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more
details. The number of tracks available from this catalogue varies by country and
may be fewer than stated.
Entertainment Network services are subject
to availability by region. Please visit www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more
details. The number of tracks available from this catalogue varies by country and
may be fewer than stated.
9 TrackID™
TV is only available in United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan and United
States
TV is only available in United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan and United
States
10 Xperia™
Transfer Mobile is available from February 2014. USB host cable needed for
iPhone to Xperia™ Transfer (availability of bundled cable differs by region).
Transfer Mobile is available from February 2014. USB host cable needed for
iPhone to Xperia™ Transfer (availability of bundled cable differs by region).
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