Sony’s
first flagship, Xperia™ XZ
first flagship, Xperia™ XZ
and
premium Xperia™ X Compact
premium Xperia™ X Compact
with
triple image sensing technology
triple image sensing technology
· Xperia smartphone
o Two new models in the new X series; the first flagship of the X series
Xperia XZ (5.2” display) and premium Xperia X Compact (4.6”display)
Xperia XZ (5.2” display) and premium Xperia X Compact (4.6”display)
o Enhanced camera experience with innovative triple image sensing
technology – Capture blur-free photos even with subjects in motion in beautiful
true to life colour in any situation
technology – Capture blur-free photos even with subjects in motion in beautiful
true to life colour in any situation
o Unified design with loop surface for a beautiful fit in the hand
o Both smartphones are optimised by learning and adapting to usage habits
to provide an enhanced user experience
to provide an enhanced user experience
· Type-C™ USB for easy charging with no more up-side-down cable
IFA, Berlin, 2
September 2016 – Sony Mobile today announced two incredible additions to
its new X series smartphones at IFA 2016. Continuing the vision set out at MWC
in February, the flagship Xperia XZ and premium Xperia X Compact offer an even
more intelligent, personalised experience.
September 2016 – Sony Mobile today announced two incredible additions to
its new X series smartphones at IFA 2016. Continuing the vision set out at MWC
in February, the flagship Xperia XZ and premium Xperia X Compact offer an even
more intelligent, personalised experience.
“With Xperia we want to
assist you when and where it matters most, making your everyday lives more
convenient, more effortless, more spontaneous,” said Hideyuki Furumi, Executive
Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications, “With
Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact you can capture every moment as you see it, with
blur-free images day or night, and with true to life colours thanks to our new
triple image sensing technology.”
assist you when and where it matters most, making your everyday lives more
convenient, more effortless, more spontaneous,” said Hideyuki Furumi, Executive
Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Mobile Communications, “With
Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact you can capture every moment as you see it, with
blur-free images day or night, and with true to life colours thanks to our new
triple image sensing technology.”
Capture the action
laser-fast with true colour
laser-fast with true colour
Sony’s first flagship of
the X series, Xperia XZ, and premium Xperia X Compact bring new and improved
camera technology to give you the best pictures from Xperia yet. Oozing camera
excellence using Sony’s heritage in camera technology and in collaboration with
our digital imaging engineers, the new models feature one of the most advanced
cameras in a smartphone. Maximising Sony’s acclaimed image sensor, two
additional assisting sensors have been added to become Sony’s triple image
sensing technology. This allows you to capture beautiful images in motion with
true to life colours in virtually any conditions. The technology is
comprised of Sony’s original Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor which provides a
powerful blend of high quality image and autofocus (AF) speed combined with
Predictive Hybrid AF to intelligently predict and track subjects in motion for
blur-free results. Added to this is the Laser AF sensor with distance sensing
technology, which captures beautiful blur-free photos in challenging low light
conditions. And what’s more, you will enjoy superb true to life colours thanks
to the RGBC-IR sensor with colour sensing technology which accurately
adjusts the white balance based on the light source in the environment.
the X series, Xperia XZ, and premium Xperia X Compact bring new and improved
camera technology to give you the best pictures from Xperia yet. Oozing camera
excellence using Sony’s heritage in camera technology and in collaboration with
our digital imaging engineers, the new models feature one of the most advanced
cameras in a smartphone. Maximising Sony’s acclaimed image sensor, two
additional assisting sensors have been added to become Sony’s triple image
sensing technology. This allows you to capture beautiful images in motion with
true to life colours in virtually any conditions. The technology is
comprised of Sony’s original Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor which provides a
powerful blend of high quality image and autofocus (AF) speed combined with
Predictive Hybrid AF to intelligently predict and track subjects in motion for
blur-free results. Added to this is the Laser AF sensor with distance sensing
technology, which captures beautiful blur-free photos in challenging low light
conditions. And what’s more, you will enjoy superb true to life colours thanks
to the RGBC-IR sensor with colour sensing technology which accurately
adjusts the white balance based on the light source in the environment.
The 23MP main camera not
only gives you clear shots, but also super-fast start-up going from standby to
capture in 0.6seconds at the touch of a dedicated shutter release button,
ensuring you are ready to take the perfect shot whenever it might strike.
only gives you clear shots, but also super-fast start-up going from standby to
capture in 0.6seconds at the touch of a dedicated shutter release button,
ensuring you are ready to take the perfect shot whenever it might strike.
Advanced features have
been added for those who want more flexibility with manual settings to further
enhance the shooting experience and creative possibilities, such as shutter
speed and focus controls.
been added for those who want more flexibility with manual settings to further
enhance the shooting experience and creative possibilities, such as shutter
speed and focus controls.
Videos are ever more
popular for capturing and sharing unique moments on social media, both models
bring significant advancements in the evolution of image stabilization,
cultivated in Sony’s Handycam® camcorders, with Sony’s SteadyShot™ with
Intelligent Active Mode to enable superb video. Now with 5-axis stabilization
you can shoot smoother videos even when walking or capturing extreme
close-ups .
popular for capturing and sharing unique moments on social media, both models
bring significant advancements in the evolution of image stabilization,
cultivated in Sony’s Handycam® camcorders, with Sony’s SteadyShot™ with
Intelligent Active Mode to enable superb video. Now with 5-axis stabilization
you can shoot smoother videos even when walking or capturing extreme
close-ups .
Xperia XZ provides a 13MP
front camera for the selfie perfectionist, with its super high sensitivity as
high as ISO6400 and 22mm/90-degree wide angle lens it will make the best of
your pose even in low-light and group selfies. Xperia XZ also offers the
highest quality recording in 4k so you get sharp, crisp footage that is full of
detail.
front camera for the selfie perfectionist, with its super high sensitivity as
high as ISO6400 and 22mm/90-degree wide angle lens it will make the best of
your pose even in low-light and group selfies. Xperia XZ also offers the
highest quality recording in 4k so you get sharp, crisp footage that is full of
detail.
Premium design to fit in
your life
your life
With its stunning loop
surface design, the 5.2” glass display and metal back of the Xperia XZ become
one, to provide a perfect fit and beautiful feel in the hand. The loop surface
is inspired by a monolithic form, whilst ALKALEIDO™ metal with high brightness
and high purity provides shine and a feeling of depth which both enhance its
premium design. Xperia XZ is available in a brand new blue colour
inspired by the beauty of nature – Forest Blue – along with stylish classics
Mineral Black and Platinum.
surface design, the 5.2” glass display and metal back of the Xperia XZ become
one, to provide a perfect fit and beautiful feel in the hand. The loop surface
is inspired by a monolithic form, whilst ALKALEIDO™ metal with high brightness
and high purity provides shine and a feeling of depth which both enhance its
premium design. Xperia XZ is available in a brand new blue colour
inspired by the beauty of nature – Forest Blue – along with stylish classics
Mineral Black and Platinum.
Adding a popular Sony
form factor to the X series, the Xperia X Compact packs mighty technology into
its small frame. Its 4.6” screen and loop surface design make it extra
comfortable to hold and is ideal for an operation with just one hand.
Xperia X Compact’s premium design can be clearly seen via its high-gloss finish
and solid feel. It also follows our new signature blue colour expression with a
Mist Blue colour hue together with timeless Universe Black and stylish White.
form factor to the X series, the Xperia X Compact packs mighty technology into
its small frame. Its 4.6” screen and loop surface design make it extra
comfortable to hold and is ideal for an operation with just one hand.
Xperia X Compact’s premium design can be clearly seen via its high-gloss finish
and solid feel. It also follows our new signature blue colour expression with a
Mist Blue colour hue together with timeless Universe Black and stylish White.
Sony’s expertise in
functional design is carried through to the Xperia XZ with a water
resistant design to take the worry out of a little splash of water, so
you can relax about sudden spills or unexpected showers. Knowing who you are by
just holding the phone, the fingerprint sensor power button on Xperia XZ
and Xperia X Compact is intuitively placed on the side of the phone, so you’re
able to pick up and securely unlock in a single movement and adds to the
comfortable fit in the hand.
functional design is carried through to the Xperia XZ with a water
resistant design to take the worry out of a little splash of water, so
you can relax about sudden spills or unexpected showers. Knowing who you are by
just holding the phone, the fingerprint sensor power button on Xperia XZ
and Xperia X Compact is intuitively placed on the side of the phone, so you’re
able to pick up and securely unlock in a single movement and adds to the
comfortable fit in the hand.
Learning your habits to
improve your experience
improve your experience
We’ve incorporated
intelligent features into our smartphones so that they can assist you to make
your daily life more convenient, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Both
models feature new Battery Care complemented by Qnovo adaptive charging
which work in harmony to keep your battery healthy and make the lifespan last
up to twice as long . Qnovo adaptive charging monitors and adjusts the charging
current to avoid damage for battery longevity whilst Battery Care controls the
charging based on learned habits and avoids excess charging by pausing charge
at 90% and only completes the charging just before it’s needed. Xperia Tips
also recognises user habits to provide personalised tips and recommendations,
helping you optimise your own personal user experience while Smart Cleaner
automatically maximises performance by cleaning the cache from certain apps
based on learning their usage so optimal performance is achieved at all times.
intelligent features into our smartphones so that they can assist you to make
your daily life more convenient, more efficient, and more enjoyable. Both
models feature new Battery Care complemented by Qnovo adaptive charging
which work in harmony to keep your battery healthy and make the lifespan last
up to twice as long . Qnovo adaptive charging monitors and adjusts the charging
current to avoid damage for battery longevity whilst Battery Care controls the
charging based on learned habits and avoids excess charging by pausing charge
at 90% and only completes the charging just before it’s needed. Xperia Tips
also recognises user habits to provide personalised tips and recommendations,
helping you optimise your own personal user experience while Smart Cleaner
automatically maximises performance by cleaning the cache from certain apps
based on learning their usage so optimal performance is achieved at all times.
Performance matters
Xperia XZ is driven by
its Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor to provide a seamless experience on
your phone. As one of the most cutting-edge mobile processors ever created, the
Snapdragon 820 processor supports the ultimate in connectivity, graphics,
photography, power and battery efficiency.
its Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 processor to provide a seamless experience on
your phone. As one of the most cutting-edge mobile processors ever created, the
Snapdragon 820 processor supports the ultimate in connectivity, graphics,
photography, power and battery efficiency.
Accessories
Xperia XZ and Xperia X
Compact each have a range of matching optional Style Covers in corresponding
colours including Style Cover Touch (SCTF10/20) which lets you access your
favourite smartphone widgets through a smart window without needing to open the
case. For easy video viewing, Style Cover Stand (SCSF10/20) has an auto on/off
function with adjustable viewing angle. Each model will be supplied with the
new USB Type-C™ charger for easy charging.
Compact each have a range of matching optional Style Covers in corresponding
colours including Style Cover Touch (SCTF10/20) which lets you access your
favourite smartphone widgets through a smart window without needing to open the
case. For easy video viewing, Style Cover Stand (SCSF10/20) has an auto on/off
function with adjustable viewing angle. Each model will be supplied with the
new USB Type-C™ charger for easy charging.
Availability and
specifications
specifications
Xperia XZ will launch
globally from October 2016 and Xperia X Compact will launch globally from
September 2016. Xperia XZ will be available in both Single SIM and Dual SIM
variants. Availability and ranging varies by market.
globally from October 2016 and Xperia X Compact will launch globally from
September 2016. Xperia XZ will be available in both Single SIM and Dual SIM
variants. Availability and ranging varies by market.
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