Introducing Xperia[TM] Z - The Best of Sony in a Premium Smartphone

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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

     - 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. 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.

     (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130108/586515 )

"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 and the Wireless Headset

DR-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 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

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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.

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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

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not expressly granted herein are reserved. All terms are subject to change

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    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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