CES 2013: Water resistant Sony Xperia Z with HDR video announced
The last time I owned a Sony Xperia smartphone was in 2009 with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1a, but I think I finally may have found another one to purchase thanks to Sony's latest announcement at CES. Yesterday, Sony announced the Sony Xperia Z (no pricing or availability information was yet provided) and in addition to the top-of-the line specifications, it has a couple additional unique features that appeal to me and look to set the bar high for Android smartphones.
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My old Xperia X1a was an excellent Windows Mobile device and while it was quite expensive, you couldn't argue that the hardware was top notch. I read the SlashGear Xperia Z hands-on and was pleased to read the device is built as good as it looks in photos. I switched to using the HTC Droid DNA on Verizon and am getting spoiled by the absolutely gorgeous 5 inch 1080p display. The Sony Xperia Z also has a 5 inch 1080p display, along with the following:
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 1.5 GHz Qualcomm quad-core processor
- Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB integrated memory with microSD card
- HSPA+ and LTE support, dependent on launch market
- 13 megapixel camera with HDR video support (this is a first)
- HD voice
- Battery stamani mode
- Water and dust resistant (can stay submerged for 30 minutes)
- Anti-shatter glass on front and back
- Glass fiber polyamide (metal-like) material frame
The camera specifications, with the Exmor RS technology, looks pretty amazing and since I no longer carry a point-and-shoot this could be a great device to carry around. I hope we see the Sony Xperia Z launch on a US carrier in the next few months and imagine we may see more of it at MWC as well.