Introducing Xperia(TM) Z - The Best of Sony in a Premium Smartphone

Introducing Xperia(TM) Z - The Best of Sony in a Premium Smartphone

LAS VEGAS, January 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

       
        - Full HD 5" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for super
          brightness and clarity
        - Sony's media applications deliver rich user experiences and instant access to
          entertainment services
        - Easy and fast One-touchfunctions to wirelessly share music, photos and videos
          across devices
        - New stand-out Sony design with water and dust resistance

    Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today introduces its new flagship Android
smartphone, Xperia Z
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-z?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiaz ]
. With a 5" Full HD 1080p Reality Display,
Snapdragon(TM) S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 megapixel fast-capture camera and 4G LTE,
Xperia Z has all the specifications expected from a premium smartphone. On top of this, it
brings the best of Sony's unique technology, content, design and connectivity to deliver
rich user experiences. Xperia Z will launch globally in Q1 2013.

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    "With Xperia Z, we are bringing over half a century of innovation in TV, imaging,
music, film and gaming to create a superphone experience that truly stands out," said Kuni
Suzuki, President and CEO, at Sony Mobile Communications. "With great specifications,
Sony's media applications One-touch functions and outstanding battery life, Xperia Z is
well positioned for leadership in the smartphone market. By putting smartphones at the
heart of our strategy, Sony is enabling people to create, enjoy and share content and
experiences like never before."

    Intelligent Sony Technology

    Xperia Z's razor sharp Reality Display, powered by Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2, brings
Sony's long-standing TV expertise to the smartphone and delivers an immersive viewing
experience with super brightness and clarity. The smartphone shares capabilities with Sony
digital cameras and features Exmor RS for mobile, the world's first image sensor with HDR
(High Dynamic Range) video for smartphones. HDR technology gives clear images against
strong backlight, so users can capture razor sharp pictures and videos whatever the
conditions.

    Xperia Z also includes Battery STAMINA Mode that can improve the standby time by four
times or more*by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is
off and starting them up again when the screen is back on.

    Discover, enjoy and share entertainment with Sony's media applications and One-touch
functions

    Sony media applications offer a consistent entertainment experience across a range of
Sony devices. Pre-loaded on Xperia Z, the "WALKMAN", Album and Movies apps, enable
discovery of on-line and off-line content through a single access point with new ways to
enjoy and share that content. The "WALKMAN" application provides access to all your
downloaded music, a library of 18 million songs to explore from Music Unlimited and
Facebook social integration. The Movies application gives consumers access to over 100,000
movies and TV series from Video Unlimited while the Album application enables easy access
to Facebook friends' photos as well as browsing photos by location.**

    One-touch functions enable consumers to easily share music, photos and videos from
their smartphone to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices, including speakers, headphones
and now TVs. With the new BRAVIA TV, also announced today, simply touch Xperia Z to the
remote control of the TV to instantly enjoy your photos and videos on the big screen.

    Two additions to Sony's range of NFC-enabled headsets were also introduced today, the
Stereo Bluetooth(TM) Headset SBH20
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/stereo-bluetooth-headset-sbh20?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=stereobluetoothheadsetsbh20 ]
and
the Wireless Headset DR-BTN200M
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/wireless-headset-dr-btn200m?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=wirelessheadsetdr-btn200m ]
. Touch
Xperia Z to either headset and begin listening to tracks instantly.

    Stand-out design and durability

    Precision engineered with premium materials, Xperia Z introduces a unique OmniBalance
design with subtly rounded edges and smooth reflective surfaces on all sides. Despite its
slim 7.9mm body, Xperia Z is highly durable with tempered glass and anti-shatter film on
the front and back, as well as the highest levels of dust and water resistance*** (IP55
and IP57) found in a premium smartphone.

    In selected markets, a design variant of Xperia Z - Xperia ZL - will also be released
in Q1 2013. Xperia ZL
[http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-zl?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiazl ]
delivers the same immersive entertainment
experiences as Xperia Z but in a smaller form factor.

    Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and will be upgraded to
4.2 shortly after launch for the latest Android user experience.

    Key features for Xperia Z

       
        - 5" 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2
        - 13MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, HDR video, Superior Auto
          and Noise Reduction to effortlessly capture razor sharp pictures and videos in any
          conditions
        - Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass display
        - 1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 processor with 2GB RAM
        - Battery STAMINA mode improves standby time by at least 4 times

    * Based on testing done with default settings, default accounts and applications for
Skype(TM) and Twitter downloaded to the phone. The more applications installed, the bigger
the effect of Battery STAMINA Mode.

    **Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availabilityby region, please see
http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

    *** In compliance with IP55 and IP57, Xperia Z is protected against the ingress of
dust and is water resistant. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the
phone is (i) protected against low pressure jets of water from all practicable directions
in compliance with IP 55; and/or (ii) can be kept under 1 meter of freshwater for up to 30
minutes in compliance with IP 57.

    About Sony Mobile Communications

    Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading
global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information
technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music,
pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be
the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia(TM)
smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology,
premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked
entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com

    Legal

    1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational times are
affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various
activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to
market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. 3) Icons
displayed are for illustrative purposes only. The homescreen may appear different in your
product. Some features may not be available in your country or area.

    Sony, make.believe, WALKMAN, WALKMAN W logo, Sony Entertainment Network, PlayMemories
Online, Exmor RS, Clear phase, BRAVIA, and xLoud are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Sony Corporation. Xperia, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL PlayNow, SensMe, and TrackID are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB. PlayStation is a
trademark or registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment. Media Go is a trademark
of Sony Electronics. Android, Google Play, Google Chrome, Google Voice, Latitude, YouTube,
Google Maps and Google Mail are trademarks of Google Inc. Snapdragon is a trademark of
Qualcomm Incorporated. Twitter is a trademark or registered trademark of Twitter, Inc.
Facebook is a trademark or registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. Microsoft ActiveSync is
a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark or
registered trademark, and any use of such mark is under license by Sony Mobile. Neoreader
is a trademark or registered trademark of NeoMedia Technologies Inc. microSD is a
trademark or registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. eCompass is a trademark or
registered trademark of Genoptix, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance. DLNA Certified is a trademark or registered trademark of the Digital Living
Network Alliance. SyncML is a trademark or registered trademark of the Open Mobile
Alliance. Skype is a trademark or registered trademark of Skype, Ltd. LTE is a trademark
or a registered trademark of ETSI. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are
reserved. All terms are subject to change without prior notice.

    Additional information regarding trademarks may be located on our website at:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/legal/trademarks-and-copyright.

       
        Xperia Z specifications All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be
                                available in every market.

         Colours                Black
                                Purple
                                White

         Facts                  Size: 139x71x7.9 mm
                                Weight: 146 grams
                                1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064+MDM9215M Quad Core
                                Adreno 320
                                Google(TM) Android(TM) 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

         Camera                 13.1 megapixel camera
                                16x digital zoom
                                Auto focus
                                Burst Mode
                                HDR for both picture/movie
                                Face detection
                                Flash/Pulsed LED
                                Flash/Photo light
                                Front-facing camera 2.1MP (1080p video))
                                Geotagging
                                HD video recording (1080p)
                                Image stabiliser
                                Object tracking
                                Picture Effect
                                Quick Launch
                                Red-eye reduction
                                Scene recognition
                                Self-timer
                                Send to web
                                Smile detection
                                Sony Exmor RS(R) for mobile image sensor
                                Superior Auto
                                Sweep Panorama
                                Touch capture
                                Touch focus
                                White balance

        Music                   3D Surround Sound (VPT)
                                Album art
                                Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)
                                ClearAudio+
                                Clear bass
                                Clear Phase(TM)
                                Clear stereo
                                Dynamic normalizer
                                Music tones (MP3/AAC)
                                PlayNow(TM) service*
                                SensMe(TM)
                                TrackID(TM) music recognition*
                                "WALKMAN" application
                                xLoud(TM) Experience

        Internet                Bookmarks
                                Google Chrome(TM)
                                Google Play(TM)
                                Google(TM) search*
                                Google Voice(TM) Search*
                                Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with
                                Street view and Latitude(TM)*
                                NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner
                                Pan & zoom
                                Web browser (WebKit(TM)

        Communication           Call list
                                Facebook(TM) application*
                                Google Talk(TM) application*
                                Noise suppression
                                Polyphonic ringtones
                                Speakerphone
                                Twitter(TM)*

        Messaging               Conversations
                                Email
                                Google Mail(TM)*
                                Handwriting recognition
                                Instant messaging
                                Multimedia messaging (MMS)
                                Predictive text input
                                Sound recorder
                                Text messaging (SMS)
                                Voice input

        Design                  Auto rotation
                                Face Unlock
                                Gesture input
                                IP57 (Water-resistant) & IP55 (Dust-proof)
                                On-screen QWERTY keyboard
                                Sensor on Lens Display
                                Screenshot capturing
                                Throw
                                Touch screen
                                Wallpaper
                                Wide color gamut

        Entertainment           3D games
                                Media browser
                                Motion gaming
                                PlayStation(R) Certified
                                Radio (FM radio with RDS)
                                Sony Entertainment Network*
                                TV launcher
                                Video streaming
                                YouTube(TM)*

        Organiser               Airplane mode
                                Alarm clock
                                Calculator
                                Calendar
                                Contacts
                                Document readers
                                eCompass(TM)
                                Infinite button
                                Notes
                                Setup guide
                                Stopwatch
                                Tasks
                                Timer

        Connectivity            3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
                                aGPS*
                                Bluetooth(TM) 4.0 wireless technology
                                DLNA Certified(R)
                                GLONASS*
                                HDMI via MHL support
                                Media Go(TM)
                                Media Transfer Protocol support
                                Micro USB support
                                Native USB tethering
                                NFC
                                PC Companion
                                Screen mirroring
                                Synchronisation via Exchange
                                ActiveSync(R)
                                Synchronisation via Facebook(TM)
                                Synchronisation via Google(TM)
                                Synchronisation via SyncML(TM)
                                USB charging
                                USB High speed 2.0 support
                                Xperia(TM) Link
                                Wi-Fi(R)
                                Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality
        Display                 16,777,216 colour TFT HD Reality Display with Sony
                                Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2
                                1920x1080 pixels
                                5.0 inches
                                Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass

        Memory                  2 GB RAM

                                Up to 16 GB*
                                microSD(TM) card, memory card slot (supporting up
                                to 32GB)

        Networks                UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 2100
                                (Band I) MHz
                                GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
                                LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)

        Battery life            Talk time GSM: Up to 11 hrs*
                                Standby time GSM: Up to 550 hrs*
                                Talk time UMTS: Up to 14 hrs*
                                Standby time UMTS: Up to 530 hrs*
                                Standby time LTE: Up to 510 hrs*
                                Music listening time: Up to 40 hrs
                                Video playback time: Up to 5.5 hrs
                                Battery: 2330 mAh minimum
                                *Values are according to GSM Association Battery
                                Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance
                                may vary depending on network conditions and
                                configurations, and phone usage.

        In the kit              Xperia(TM) Z, embedded battery, Sony MH-EX300AP
                                headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging,
                                synchronisation and file transfer, and user
                                documentation.

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