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WMC 2014: Sony Xperia Z2 with 4K recording, rich display announced

Lakshmi Rajan — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:15:16 +0000

Z2 looks very much similar to the predecessors but the internals talk of a healthy enrichment. So what are we talking here? The newness begins right from the display. Sony says its 5.2-inch full HD Triluminos IPS display now comes enhanced with, what it calls as Live Color LEDs. It says the new technology gives wide array of colors resulting in a lively, brighter and enriched display. Xperia Z2 also boasts of being the first device to come with Qualcomm’s new 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor. It is supported by a 3GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which could further be propped up by a microSD card. There is also a liberal 3,200mAh battery. As expected of a latest flagship, it runs on Android 4.4 KitKat OS. Like many of the top-end Xperia models, Xperia Z2 also boasts of IP58-certified waterproofing The camera optics includes the same 20.7-megapixel camera with Exmor RS CMOS and Sony’s “G” lens found in the Z1. Though in the new avatar, the Z2 is capable of 4K video recording at 30 frames per second with SteadyShot image stabilisation. On the front there is a 2.2-megapixel shooter. There are also new enhancements to the camera software features including Timeshift video feature that lets you shoot 720p video at 120fps and edit it to Slo-mo video. The Xperia Z2 will be available globally from March and comes in black, white, or purple colors. ]]>

Sony Xperia C with 5-inch qHD display launched in India for Rs. 21,490

Lakshmi Rajan — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:56:57 +0000

Sony today announced the launch of dual-SIM Sony Xperia C in India boasting a 5-inch display and priced at Rs. 21,490. It’s worth noting though that much before the official announcement the smartphone was available at various e-commerce sites and in fact they can be picked up for around 18,000 Rupees. The design DNA of the phone follows the Omnibalance design that Sony featured first with Xperia Z. The 5-inch display comes with a 540 x 960 pixels resolutions adding upto a 220 ppi. The hardware internals of Sony Xperia C include 1.2 GHz Mediatek quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front camera, and a 2390 mAh battery. The rear 8 MP camera has a Sony’s Exmor™ R sensor and the camera features include geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, HDR, autofocus and also has a LED flash. A smart voice guide allows an user to control the camera with voice commands. It is also capable of full HD video recording. The device has a 4GB internal storage that can stacked up to 32GB via microSD card. Running on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean operating system, the device also bundles many of Sony’s own apps for enhancing the media experience. As a promotional offer, Sony is offering an accidental damage cover for 6 months from the date of purchase. Additionally, Airtel users can avail 1GB free data download for the first two months of product purchase. ]]>

Sony Xperia Z1 with 20.7-megapixel camera launched in India for Rs 44,990

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:11:24 +0000

Unveiled earlier this month at IFA event, Berlin Sony Xperia Z1 is launched today in India. The highlight of the new flagship device from the Japanese giant is the mammoth 20.7 megapixel camera which is only bettered by Nokia Lumia 1020’s 41 megapixel PureView camera but then Lumia runs on Windows platform. In Android world, Sony Xperia Z1 is the current megapixel giant. The 20.7 megapixel rear camera includes a 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS CMOS image sensor. The Xperia Z1 also features Sony’s own G Lens with 27mm wide-angle and f/2.0 aperture and the camera comes with BIONZ mobile image processing engine. Also included is a 2-megapixel front facing camera. Like the recent Xperia flagship models, Xperia Z1 is also water-proof and dust-proof and follows the company’s omni-balance design language. Specs-wise, Sony Xperia Z1 features a 5-inch full HD (1980×1080 pixels) display with Sony’s Triluminus display technology that the company introduced first with Xperia Z Ultra. It is powered by a 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 SoC, 2GB of RAM and Adreno 330 graphics. Internal storage includes a 16GB which can be expanded further via microSD card. The device uses a 3000mAh battery. Z1 runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. Sony has included number of camera software features like Social Live which allows live-streaming to Facebook, Info-eye, a visual search engine that allows to capture the image on camera and search related information. Sony also has introduced their own version of SmartAR augmented reality technology. The camera comes with software enhancements like Social live, which lets you broadcast live to Facebook and get your friends’ comments right on your screen. Info-eye is a visual search function that provides related information on landmarks and on items such as books or wine by capturing them with the camera. AR effect overlays a selection of customizable animations to create pictures using Sony’s SmartAR augmented reality technology.

Sony Xperia Z1 special offers

To entice the buyers and make the new launch exciting, Sony India has bundled many free offers that include a free Flip cover worth Rs. 2,790 free, a 5000mAh battery worth Rs. 2,790 free, free accidental damage cover. Buyers can also avail 0% EMI on purchase; and Vodafone 3G customers get 8GB data free for two months. Sony Xperia Z1 is priced at Rs. 44,990 and will be available with retailers across the country starting Wednesday, September 18. ]]>