Sony Xperia Z

The Sony Xperia Z was announced in 2013, January. Released 2013, February With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro and running Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps, HDR video, while the Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C6602, C6603
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603
  • Note: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C6602
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C6603
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2013, January. Released 2013, February
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
  • Weight: 146 g (5.15 oz)
  • Build: Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
  • SIM: Micro-SIM
  • Note: IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m. and 30 mins)

Display

  • Type: TFT
  • Size: 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
  • Protection: Shatter proof glass

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
  • GPU: Adreno 320

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 16GB 2GB RAM

Main Camera

  • Single: 13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
  • Features: LED flash, HDR
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

  • Single: 2.2 MP
  • Video: 1080p@30fps

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • 3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

  • WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
  • Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), USB On-The-Go

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 550 h (2G) / Up to 530 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 14 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 40 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White, Purple
  • Models: C6603, C6602, C6616, C6606
  • SAR: 1.05 W/kg (head)     0.56 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.48 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 270 EUR