Sony-Xperia-XZ1 release time, news and features
The Sony-Xperia-XZ1 has been officially introduced at IFA 2017 in Berlin, and it is definitely Sony’s latest flagship smart phone targeted at an even more mainstream audience than the pricier, 4K-toting XZ Superior.
It arrived alongside the smaller Sony-Xperia-XZ1 Compact which packs the same power, camera, OPERATING-SYSTEM and battery into a great one-handed-use friendly form aspect.
We’ve got everything you need to know in regards to Sony’s new flagship duet below, but make sure you have a look at our hands on reviews of equally phones for the complete lowdown of what they’re want to use and how they perform.
Cut to the chase
- What is this? Sony’s new flagship mobile phone
- When is it out? Pre order: August thirty-one, On sale: September
- What will it cost? A lot, similar to Galaxy S8/LG G6/HTC U11
Take a look at our hands on Volvo Xperia-XZ1 video beneath to see the new flagship telephone for
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 release date and cost
- Announced: August 31, 2017
- Pre order: August 23 (UK)
- On sale: Sept. 2010 2017
- Price: TBC
Sony took your covers off the Xperia-XZ1 (and the smaller Xperia-XZ1 Compact) on August 31 on the IFA 2017 show found in Berlin.
It's been proved the fact that Sony-Xperia-XZ1 release date will end up being sometime in September, nevertheless we're still looking forward to a specific date.
We as well don’t have a XZ1 price yet, but you can expect it to run you a similar sum as the Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6 and HTC U11.
We conduct know that it can be available in equally the US and UK, with pre-orders going stay in Britain from August 23 at Carphone Warehouse.
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 Look
- Xperia-XZ1: premium metal unibody, 7. 4mm thick
- XZ1 Compact: glass fiber stiched plastic
light weight aluminum for a premium metallic unibody design.
Both sides of the phone is curved, with three antenna outbreaks on the side permitting for better network connection no matter how you hold the telephone.
Meanwhile the boxier, Xperia-XZ1 Compact has a glass dietary fiber woven plastic construction which usually is both strong and lightweight.
You’ll find a centralized power/lock key beneath a volume rocker and above a dedicated camera shutter button on the right side of every handset, and the former essential also houses a fingerprint scanner (unless you’re in the US, where the biometric function has been removed).
Both handsets are IP65/68 rated, meaning they’re fully dust and water resistant as well as being able to survive a dunk into water for up to 30 minutes.
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 display
- Xperia-XZ1: 5. 2-inch full HD, HDR display
- XZ1 Compact: 4. 6-inch 720p display
The Sony-Xperia-XZ1 comes with a 5. 2-inch full HD display which makes it smaller and lower resolution than its main flagship rivals - however it does have a trick up its sleeve.
There’s HDR support also built into the screen, allowing you to enjoy the selection of HDR programming on Amazon Prime Video and Netflix.
The screen isn’t quite as stunning on the XZ1 Small, as its 4. 6-inch panel has a 720p, HD resolution and simply no HDR support. Nevertheless , intended for a handset that you can use easily with one hand, the display is still bright and clear.
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 camera
- Both: 19MP back camera with 960fps extremely slow mo
- Xperia-XZ1: 13MP front camera
- XZ1 Compact: 8MP super wide-angle front camera
Both the Sony-Xperia-XZ1 and XZ1 Compact have the same 19MP rear-facing camera which brings with everything the features seen upon the Xperia XZ High quality.
That means you can shoot in super slow motion at 960fps and take advantage of the raft of modes and features Sony's packed into the camera.
However, there are a couple of new features - or, more accurately, two improved features.
First up, burst mode can now stay focused on a moving subject thanks to Sony’s predictive phase detection, allowing you to take up to 100 snaps in just 10 seconds with every shot in focus.
The second camera improvement sees Predictive Capture given a boost. Smile detection will see the phone snap three shots before you hit the shutter key, so even if you miss a person’s smile the XZ1 will have captured it anyway.
On the front the two handsets differ. The Xperia-XZ1 boasts a simple 13MP lens, while the Xperia XZ Compact shows up with a super wide-angle 8MP snapper with a 120 degree field of view - allowing you to cram more persons into your selfies.
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 battery
- Both phones possess a 2, 700mAh electric battery
You’ll find a similar two, 700mAh battery in the two the Xperia-XZ1 and Xperia-XZ1 Compact. Whilst that’s good news as far as the smaller handset goes, it’s a little more concerning for the larger device.
It means the Xperia-XZ1 has a 200mAh smaller battery than its predecessor (the Xperia XZ), which raises questions about its potential battery life. Keep an eye out for our full review in the coming weeks to see how it performs.
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 power and OS
Both: Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM, Android Oreo, microSDXperia-XZ1: 64GB of internal storage
XZ1 Compact: 32GB of internal storage
There’s no doubting the flagship credentials of the Sony-Xperia-XZ1 when you take a look at the power it’s packing under the hood.
You get the top of the range Snapdragon 835 chipset - the same one found in the HTC U11 and OnePlus 5 - along with 4GB of RAM, which should give you plenty of grunt.
There’s also 64GB of internal storage and a microSD card slot, giving you loads of space to your games, videos, applications and photos.
Not to be outdone, the XZ1 Compact has got the same Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4 GIG of RAM, with just the internal storage acquiring a hit. You obtain 32GB here, plus a microSD slot.
Both cell phones also run the extremely latest version of Google's mobile software out the box, with Android Oreo attached to both, albeit with Sony's interface on best.
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 sound
- Dual front-facing speakers
- S-Force Surround gives 50% even more sound pressur
Sony's Hi-Res audio support continues about the Xperia-XZ1 and XZ1 Compact, with devices able to handle bigger bitrate audio files since well as upscaling AUDIO files for improved top quality.
It's not just advancements via the 3. 5mm headphone jack though, seeing that Sony has also completed some work with the front facing dual speakers of every single phone, applying its S-Force Surround technology, which includes superior sound pressure by fifty percent from that of their very own predecessors. That means more noticable, cleaner music from the speakers.
Sony-Xperia-XZ1 colors
- Xperia-XZ1: Black, Warm Silver, Moonlit Blue and Venus Green
- XZ1 Compact: Black, Light Silver, Horizon Blue and Twilight Pink
There are actually four color options to get the Sony-Xperia-XZ1, and Sony’s calling these people Black, Warm Silver, Moonlit Blue and Venus Green.
The XZ1 Compact is definitely also available in four shades, which are very similar to its bigger brother, but with slightly different names and hues; Black, White Silver, Horizon Blue and Twilight Pink.
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