Mysterious 5.2-inch Sony Xperia smartphone with Android 5.0 Update

A new 5.2-inch Sony Smartphone was going through benchmark tests; this seems to be you are going to get the next smartphone soon. As Xperia Z3 was also a same size smartphone, this newly tested device could be the Xperia Z4. GFXBench and Geekbench were the benchmark test areas of the upcoming device.

Both of the benchmarks have reported the device’s model number and other features. Carrying out E2303 model number, this device is running the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop update. In addition, an octa-core, 64-bit Snapdragon 615 processor is powering the device with 4 GB internal memory only. Like other Sony smartphones, it also has 2 GB of Ram with 5.2” display and 720 x 1280 pixels of resolution.

This could not be the Xperia Z4 because the features look like this is for a mid-range smartphone after Xperia C3 that also has 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera.

Sony may not announce and show the new upcoming Sony Xperia Z4 on the upcoming MWC 2015. In fact, the leading mobile brand could introduce the new and mysterious E2303 device.

Mysterious 5.2-inch Sony Xperia smartphone with Android 5.0 Update

Motorola DROID Turbo performance benchmarks reveal it to be the fastest QHD smartphone

The recently launched Motorola DROID Turbo has some powerful specs. The Verizon exclusive DROID Turbo is the most powerful Android smartphone available in the market today. If we compare the performance benchmarks of flagships of various companies, the Motorola DROID Turbo, LG G3, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Sony Xperia Z3 and Apple iPhone 6, DROID Turbo comes out way ahead of them all.

Have a look at the chart:

Taking the benchmarks one by one, the first one is Quadrant. This benchmark covers 21 tests that include processor, memory, 2D graphics, output and Input. Here, Galaxy Note 4 tops with 24,053 points followed by LG G3 with 23,551 points and the Droid Turbo is third with 21,739 points.

An Tu Tu measures CPU, memory, 2D and 3D graphics, SD card and other process performances. In this, DROID Turbo is ahead of all with 48,412 points followed by Galaxy Note 4 with 41,185 points.

In the Vellamo Metal benchmark that tests single core CPU performance, the Snapdragon 805 quad-core 2.7GHz processor of Motorola DROID Turbo performed way ahead of others with 1814 points and LG G3 came a poor second with 1,322 points.

The Sunspider measures JavaScript computing performance and in this test the lower score is better. Here, iPhone 6 scored the lowest 353.4 points while DROID Turbo came second with 828.2 points.

Coming to graphics, in the GFXBench T-Rex and Manhattan 3D on-screen tests, iPhone rendered maximum frames per second in both the tests with 49 FPS and 26 FPS respectively but iPhone 6 has the lowest screen resolution at 750 x 1334. Sony Xperia Z3 has a 1080p screen and rendered 29 FPS and 12.5 FPS. The other three have a whopping 2560 x 1440 resolution.  In the tests, DROID Turbo rendered 28 FPS and 11 FPS, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, 26 FPS and 11 FPS and LG G3, 21 FPS and 7FPS.

Thus we can see that Sony Xperia Z3 is the best performer among Android phones in the GFXBench benchmark but it has a lower resolution. The DROID Turbo is undoubtedly the king in QHD smartphones. In the T-RED test, DROID Turbo is faster than Galaxy Note 4 and in the Manhattan test it is at par with it. The LG G3, with its weaker graphics comes last.

The Basemark OS II is an all in one benchmark similar to the An Tu Tu and in this, Motorola DROID Turbo got the highest 1297 points, followed by iPhone 6 with 1239 points, Sony Xperia Z3 with 1099 points Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with 1038 points and finally the LG G3 with 951 points.

Motorola DROID Turbo is clear leader overall, showing an all round performance and it is the fastest QHD smartphone available currently to the users in America.

 

Source PhoneArena

Motorola DROID Turbo performance benchmarks reveal it to be the fastest QHD smartphone

Sony’s new Xperia Z3 commercials take viewers on a journey of gliding lights to “Demand Great”

As Sony’s two smartphones Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are  slowly being launched across the world, the company has unleashed a TV and digital campaign under which it has released two new commercials. The commercials have been posted by the company on its YouTube channel and have the tagline, “Don’t settle for good. Demand great.”

The ads are visually stunning showing snowboarders gliding on the slopes wearing illuminated clothes. The song used in the commercials is “Nightcall” by the British group London Grammar. The first ad is called the “Gliding Lights” that shows us how the Sony Xperia Z3 smartphones can take, “Incredible photos even in low light.”

The second as is called “The Journey” in which the waterproof feature of the Xperia Z3 is highlighted when the user dunks the phone in water to take the photo of a colorful fish. The ad also shows that the phone takes superior photos even in low light, has PlayStation4 Remote Play and up to two days battery life.

According to Louise Forbes, Sony’s director of product marketing, the ad campaign will showcase short films that “feature inspirational stories of real life people using their Xperia Z3 to achieve greatness.”

The Xperia Z3 family smartphones are already available in a few select markets but the company is still to launch them in the US. Sony is holding a “Demand Great” media event in New York City, US on October 9.

Meanwhile, take a look at the two commercials:

Sony’s new Xperia Z3 commercials take viewers on a journey of gliding lights to “Demand Great”

Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact now available in India

The twin brothers Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact phones finally arrived in India conferring to the schedule for their release. They are priced at Rs. 51990 and Rs. 44990 respectively. The Two 4G LTE-enabled smartphones from Japanese OPEM arrive with IP65/68-certified which are designed for water and dust resistance.

Z3 Compact features small version with a 4.6-inch touchscreen of HD resolution and when compared to a 5.2-inch display and delivers visuals in full HD. Android OS KitKat is used on both the phones and they share their key features.

Both the phones have sports 20.7 MP main cameras on their back panels and 2.2MP lenses in front of the phone. The hardware of both the phones is equipped with 2.5 GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor.

Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone has a memory space of 3 GB of RAM and up to 128GB expandability with internal memory of 16GB. On the other hand, Sony Xperia Z2 features the same internal memory of 16 GB and has a memory space of 2GB RAM with 64GB microSD card support.

PS4 Games can easily be streamed onto these handsets because of the remote play functionality heading their way soon.

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact smartphone key specs are 4.6 inch 720p resolution screen, 20.7 MP and 2.2 cameras. The hardware is powered by 2.5GHZ quad core Snapdragon 801 chip and runs on 2600mAh battery. The phone sports Android 4.4 KitKat OS.

Similarly Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone key specs are 5.2-inch 1080p resolution screen, 20.7 MP and 2.2 cameras. The hardware is powered by 2.5GHZ quad core Snapdragon 801 chip and runs on 3100mAh battery. The phone sports Android 4.4 KitKat OS.

The two phones Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact will be available for Rs. 51990 and Rs. 44990 respectively.

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Sony Xperia Z3 and Sony Xperia Z3 Compact now available in India

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact goes official

Sony Mobile Communications unveiled the Xperia Z3 Compact, the mini-variant of its newly introduced Xperia Z3 flagship at IFA 2014. It is the newest 4.6-inch flagship by Sony that is smaller only in size, but not in performance power. It is having rounded liquid reflection frame, featuring tempered glass panels for an good-looking, premium finish. 

The single-SIM Sony Xperia Z3 Compact features a 4.6-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) Triluminos display, which have a significantly wider colour gamuts than competing LCDs. It is powered by a 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC with Adreno 330 GPU and 2GB of RAM. It packs a similar 20.7-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 1/2.3”  Exmor RS sensor, apart from a 2.2-megapixel front facing selfie camera, just like the Xperia Z3.

The internal storage on the smartphone is 16GB, which can be expanded via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Xperia Z3 Compact packs 2600mAh battery which is rated to deliver up to 14 hours of talk time and 920 hours of standby time.

The smartphone also features PS4 Remote Play, which allows users to stream their PS4 games onto the smartphone over the home Wi-Fi network  – this functionality will only be rolled out in November. A DualShock 4 Wireless Controller and GCM10 Game Control Mount will be required to play games.

The Xperia Z3 Compact features IP65/IP68 ratings for dust-proof and waterproof certification. This means you can submerge your phone in fresh water of up to 5 feet (1.5m) for as long as 30 minutes without harming it. It comes in a range of color variants as well: you can obtain it in orange, green, white, and black.

“At Sony Mobile, ‘flagship’ now means offering a choice to consumers of enjoying a large screen Xperia Z3 for immersive entertainment or a more compact, lighter Xperia Z3 Compact that doesn’t ask you to compromise on features,” commented bySony Mobile Communications CEO Kunimasa Suzuki on the Xperia Z3 Compact.

Sony Mobile Communications have not yet unveiled the price for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, but we do make out that its release date will happen by the end of Autumn 2014.

Here is the quick introduction video and snapshots of Xperia Z3 Compact. The Z3 is nice, but the Z3 Compact is that little bit nicer!

 

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact goes official

Sony Xperia Z3 goes official at the IFA 2014, features and specs detailed

The eagerly awaited Sony’s next flagship smartphone, the Sony Xperia Z3 has been unveiled by the company at its IFA 2014 press event. In line with its official strategy, the Japanese tech major has introduced its next flagship the Xperia Z3 just six months after its predecessor, the Xperia Z2.

Apart from the Xperia Z3, Sony also officially released the Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, the Xperia E3, Sony SmartWatch 3 and the SmartBand Talk as expected.

Here’s all you need to know about the new Sony Xperia Z3:

Design:

As we know, Sony has adopted the OmniBalance design theme for its Xperia Z series since the introduction of Xperia Z smartphone. Sony believes that a smartphone must be “easy to use no matter how you hold it, and beautiful from any angle.” The Xperia Z3 also confirms to this design but has a slightly rounded frame. It has durable tempered glass front and rear panels, and high quality aluminium frame with nylon corners for additional protection.

The Sony Xperia Z3 looks slimmer and more stylish. It has a smaller frame of 146 x 72mm (against 146.8 x 73.3 of Xperia Z2) and is thinner at 7.3mm (versus 8.2mm of Xperia Z2 ) and it weighs 152g, a good 11g less than the Xperia Z2 that weighs 163g. Its bezels are also thinner.

The handset has a dust and waterproof design with IP65/68 rating. The device is available in four color options – two new colors silver green and copper apart from the standard Black and White.

Hardware and Specs:

Specs of the Sony Xperia Z3 are more or less same as those of Xperia Z2 with Sony sticking to Full HD resolution screen and Snapdragon 801 but higher clocked. There are several upgrades though. However, the battery is 3100mAh, a slightly lower capacity as compared to the 3200mAh battery of the Xperia Z2, perhaps to fit inside the smaller frame. Although according to Sony, the battery life has been extended and will last for 2 days under normal use and more with stamina mode.  The Xperia Z3 will also have a 32GB version apart from the normal 16GB one.

Let’s have a look at the specs:

• 5.2-inch, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 424 ppi pixel density, IPS LCD Triluminos display, Live Color and X-Reality Engines, shatter- proof glass, multitouch up to 10 fingers.


• 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM 8974-AC Snapdragon 801 and Adreno 330 GPU


• 3GB RAM, 16GB/32GB internal storage, microSD card slot supporting up to 128GB


• OS Android 4.4.4 KitKat


• 20.7MP auto focus main camera with Exmor RS sensor, 25mm wide angle G Lens and LED flash, 4K video capture with SteadyShot image stabilization


• 2.2MP front camera, supports 1080p video recording


• 4G LTE support


• IP65/68 certified for water and dust resistance


• 3100 mAh non-removable battery with STAMINA mode


• GPS/GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB ports

Sony Xperia Z3 will be available in dual-SIM version in some regions. The phone will support Cat 4 LTE speeds of up to 150 Mbps. The handset is capable of communicating with Sony PlayStation 4 console through its PS4 Remote Play. You can use the Xperia Z3 as a remote screen for the PS4 games or play the games on the phone’s screen. The handset also has Sony’s Walkman software for high-resolution audio. It has DSEE HX audio upscaling for low quality audio. It also features front speakers with S Force Front Surround giving out loud and clear music.

Release date and pricing:

Sony has said that the Xperia Z3 will be launched globally sometime in autumn this year, so it might be released in September-end or October 2014. The company has not yet declared its pricing.

Sony Xperia Z3 goes official at the IFA 2014, features and specs detailed

Colorful Sony Xperia Z3 handsets and SmartBand Talk with curved E-link pictures revealed

Rumors and leaks have been having a field day in the run-up to the IFA 2014. Soon after the leaked full specs of the Sony Xperia Z3 and its smaller sibling the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact, a copper colored Xperia Z3 and Sony’s new fitness band the SmartBand Talk have been spotted in a leaked press image. In fact, several images showing Sony’s new flagship Xperia device have been revealed.

 

In the said image, a model holds the copper-colored Sony Xperia Z3 and is wearing a SmartBand on her wrist. The SmartBand shows the curved E-link display. Another image shows the Xperia Z3 in various colors. Apart from copper, the handset will come in Green, Black and White colors.

To recap, the Xperia Z3 is thought to be similar to the Xperia Z2 with minor improvements. It is slimmer with dimensions of 146.5 x 72.4 x 7.5mm. The device is rumored to have a 5.2-inch 1080p full HD Triluminos display, a Quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset clocked at 2.5GHz, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, micro SD slot and 20.7MP camera with 4K video recording capability. The Xperia Z3 would also be dust and waterproof IP55/IP58 certified.

Now all eyes are on the IFA 2014 events that are to begin in a few hours in Berlin. Sony is expected to unveil an impressive line-up of new devices including the Xperia Z3, the Xperia Z3 Compact, the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk.

Well, we’ll know for sure when Sony’s IFA 2014 press conference kicks off on September 3. We’ll have more news for you then. Till then, stay tuned!

Colorful Sony Xperia Z3 handsets and SmartBand Talk with curved E-link pictures revealed

Photos of dismantled Sony Xperia Z3 pop up ahead of IFA

There are only a few days left for Sony’s IFA media event on September 3 and already the Xperia Z3 pictures showing the dismantled handset have been leaked. Although we have seen numerous leaked photos of the Sony Xperia Z3 over the past few months, the new leaked set of images shows the handset from all the sides and gives us a peak at the insides as well.

Xperia Blog has got its hands on some very clear pictures of the disassembled handset. These photos seem to be those of Xperia Z3’s dual-SIM version. It is apparent that Sony’s new flagship packs a 3100mAh non-removable battery. You may recall that the Xperia Z2 sports a slightly bigger 3200mAh battery.

These pictures of the Sony Xperia Z3 more or less confirm what we have already seen but don’t give us a clue about its display. The device is thinner than its predecessor the Xperia Z2, with rest of the specs pretty much similar. The new Xperia Z3 is supposed to feature a 5.2-inch 1080p display, 2.5Ghz quad-core Snapdragon CPU, 3GB RAM and a 20.7MP primary camera, and it will surely be dust and water resistant like its predecessors.

Well, we will know more about the Xperia Z3 at the IFA 2014 show in about a week’s time when Sony is expected to officially announce the new flagship along with maybe the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, the image and specs of which were leaked recently.

Photos of dismantled Sony Xperia Z3 pop up ahead of IFA

Sony Xperia Z3 Specs: TENNA Reveals All

As for the latest Sony Xperia Z3 news, TENAA has certified the upcoming Sony phone and now we have all the specifications of it in our hands. Still, there are not much upgraded specs over the previous Xperia Z2.

The Sony Xperia Z3 will have 5.2″ IPS LCD with the resolution of 1080p. The phone is although smaller marginally. The current Xperia model, that is Z2, measures 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm whereas the upcoming Sony phone is 146.5 x 72.4 x 7.4 mm. The new phone has 158g whereas the older one weighs 163g and bezels remain same.

The chipset has received an important change and got the AC version of Snapdragon 801 with 2.5GHz CPU; the previous phone has 2.3GHz. RAM of the phone is also same that is 3GB. The storage of the phone is 16GB and for additional storage, it has microSD card slot.

The 20.7MP camera of Sony is repeated again for the third time in this phone. The front camera is of 2-megapixel with 1080p.

As the replacement of Purple, Amber has been introduced as the new color. No new design can be seen as shown in the photos.

TENAA specs don’t show the IP rating. The Xperia Z2 has IP58, and the best Sony can do is to take it to the IP68 so there is not much to improve in it.

The new Sony Xperia Z3 features will be announced on IFA presentation of the company which will take place on September 3.

Sony Xperia Z3 Specs: TENNA Reveals All

Sony Xperia Z3 Back Case Cover made by Baseus available on eBay

Sony Xperia Z3, Sony’s new upcoming flagship continues to be in the news. Earlier this month a bunch of Xperia Z3 images have been spotted where the device was encased in a transparent protective casing covering its back and sides. Now the back case cover made by Baseus has been put up for sale on eBay.

Baseus is a company that makes digital accessories including smartphone protective covers and cases for the big brands like Sony, Samsung, Nokia, HTC and LG.

The listing for Xperia Z3 case on eBay says:

“Baseus Ultrathin PC Transparent Back Case Cover Skin for Sony Xperia Z3” and is priced at US $6.99.

Unfortunately, the images available on eBay are only those of the case and none of them are shown covering the Xperia Z3 smartphone. In the first image given below you will notice that the slot on the case and the Smartphone camera/LED flash position do not match. This is because the Xperia Z3 case is actually shown with the Xperia Z1 Compact that has the LED flash on the side of the camera. However we can gather from the leaked images that the Xperia Z3 has the LED flash placed below the camera and the slot in the Baseus case willcertainly match that.

As for specs, GFXBench has found that the Sony Xperia Z3 is quite similar to the Xperia Z2 on the hardware front. Both the smartphones sport the same 5.1-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 801 chipset, 3GB of RAM and a 20.7MP primary rear camera.

It would be interesting to see what new features Sony would be adding to its new flagship. Well, the IFA 2014 is not far away and the suspense will be revealed soon. Till then, there are sure to be more leaks and revelations till its September launch. So watch out this space for more updates!

Sony Xperia Z3 Back Case Cover made by Baseus available on eBay

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet is on its Way!

Earlier this year, around February, Sony introduced the Sony Xperia Z2 tablet. And now, not even yet on the last quarter of the year, Sony is rumoured to be launching Z2’s next generation, the Sony Xperia Z3 tablet.  This coming September Sony will be hosting an event at IFA 2014 in Berlin, where it is anticipated that they will announce about the Z3 tablet side by side the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. The Z3 compact is the company’s upcoming smartphone said to be displaying a 5.15-inch screen and housing a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage capacity. It will also include a microSD slot for extra storage, an amazing 20.7mp rear cam and 2mp fromt snapper.

A Sony tablet with a model number SGP621 approved by the Indonesian authorities is suspected to be the Xperia Z3 smartphone. As said on my source, the SGP621 following similar LTE variants as the Xperia Z and the Xperia Z3. If Xperia Z was the SGP321, and Xperia Z2 was SGP521. Then SGP621 might be Z3?

What should we expect from the Sony Xperia Z3 tablet?

It is said that we are looking for a very thin device sporting 10.1-inch display and water-resistant body. The last feature being very agreeable, I must say, considering the alleged thickness of the Z3. It also has 4G LTE support on-board. No details yet about the resolution and other specification. That’s all information we have now for the Z3 tablet. What are your expectations about the Sony Xperia Z3 tablet? Tell us what you think!

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet is on its Way!

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Camera Picture Leaks Again

The new Sony Xperia Z3 Compact pictures have leaked again in different websites showing you the close pictures of the camera that is on the center of the back side. Moreover, we have the focused pictures of the 20.7 mega pixels camera on phone’s back side. Moreover, the pictures are taken from different positions and Sony Xperia Z3 is showing full size with its USB ports and microSD differences.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact pictures are also showing the clear view that both the USB port and microSD port will be under one flat cover. Moreover, it will come with 3.5 inch headphone jack and dedicated camera button for quick capturing. A clear plastic cover is used on the enclosed in order to protect the Smartphone.

You are most welcome to watch out the pictures bellowed where you will get the latest leaked picturs of Sony Xperia Z3 Compact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact Camera Picture Leaks Again

Drawings showing dimensions of Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact leaked

As the IFA 2014 is drawing nearer, rumors and leaks about the gadgets that are expected to be unveiled there by various companies are gaining momentum. Sony is holding a press conference on September 3, just before the IFA. We have already had lots of leaks regarding the Xperia Z3 and its compact version. However, this is the first time we are hearing about their dimensions.

CAD drawings showing the dimensions of the two upcoming Sony smartphones Xperia Z3 and the Xperia Z3 Compact have been leaked online.

According to the drawings, Sony Xperia Z3, the larger of the two has the dimensions of 146.46 x 72.09 x 7.3 mm. This means it has a length of 146.46 mm, a breadth of 72.09 mm and a thickness of 7.3 mm making it a little smaller in overall size in comparison to Xperia Z2 that has the dimensions of 146.8 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm.

Sony Xperia Z3 is expected to have a 5.15-inch 1080 pixels Full HD display with a 2.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a 20.7MP primary camera and a 2.1MP front facing camera.

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact has the length of 126.98 mm and the breadth of 64.9 mm which is the same as its predecessor, the Xperia Z1 Compact. Measurement of its thickness is not available in the drawing.

The Xperia Z3 Compact is rumored to sport a 4.6-inch 1080 pixels (478ppi) Full HD display. Other specs are supposed to be the same as that of the Xperia Z3.

The actual picture will hopefully emerge at the IFA 2014 when both the smartphones are expected to be unveiled by Sony. Excited?

Drawings showing dimensions of Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact leaked