As expected, Sony today stepped into the phablet arena and unveiled the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, a premium large-screen Android smartphone. It made the announcement at Mobile Asia Expo 2013 taking place in China.
“The Xperia Z Ultra is the most exciting revolution in large-screen smartphone entertainment devices with both the slimmest and largest Full HD smartphone display* in the world that is second to none.” said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “We’re already bringing the best of Sony technology and design across a range of premium smartphones and tablets, and now we are bringing this same premium offering to the large-screen smartphone segment, setting a new standard for others to follow.”
Sony Xperia Z Ultra specifications
- Processor: 2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
- Operating system: Google Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
- Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA+/EDGE/GPRS
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, DLNA
- Display: 6.4-inch Full HD (1080×1920) TRILUMINOS
- Internal storage: 16GB
- External storage: MicroSD cards up to 64GB
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP AF with “Exmor RS for mobile” sensor
- Front-facing camera: 2MP
- Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack
- Battery: Non-removable 3,000mAh
- Dimensions: 179.4 × 92.2 × 6.5 millimeters
- Weight: 212 grams
- Colors: Black, white or purple
- Other: Waterproof and dust-resistant (IP55/IP58)
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra display will respond to a number of input methods including touch, a pencil or a capacitive stylus or metal pen with tip diameter over 1 millimeter.
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra will launch globally starting in Q3 2013. Specific availability will vary by market. Pricing was not announced today.
Source : Sony Mobile Communications