Sony Xperia Z Boasts Sleek, Water-Resistant Design | eWeek

Thin Is In

Thin Is In
Written By
Nathan Eddy
Nathan Eddy
Jan 9, 2013
2 minute read
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Thin Is In

Thin Is In

The smartphone has a unique OmniBalance design with subtly rounded edges and smooth, reflective surfaces on all sides.


Slippery When Wet

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The Xperia Z has high dust- and water-resistance certifications (IP55 and IP57), along with a durable glass display, in case you do what this guy is doing.


Fast Camera

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The handset also comes packing a 13-megapixel fast-capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, the world’s first image sensor with High Dynamic Range (HDR) video for smartphones.


Packing It In

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When in Stamina mode, the battery improves standby time by at least four times by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is off.


Reality Display

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The Xperia Z’s razor-sharp 5-inch full HD Reality Display is powered by the company’s Mobile Bravia Engine 2.


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What’s App?

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Sony media applications offer a consistent entertainment experience across a range of Sony devices, while the Album application enables access to Facebook friends’ photos as well as browsing photos by location.


Slim but Sturdy

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Despite its slim 7.9mm body, the Xperia Z is highly durable with tempered glass and anti-shatter film on the front and back.


Dunk Tank

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Just a not-so-subtle reminder that you can indeed fully submerge the Xperia Z in a body of water and the phone will still be fully functional.


Near-Field Entertainment

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One-touch functions enable consumers to share music, photos and videos from their smartphones to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices.


Global Launch

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The Xperia Z will launch globally in the first quarter, initially running Google Android 4.1 and being upgraded to version 4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.

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