Sony Xperia Z1 – 20.7 megapixel camera

Sony launches it’s flagship device at IFA 2013

Sony has just announced a new flagship smartphone, Sony Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013. Xperia Z was the best phone ever built by Sony when it was introduced in January. The best of Sony just got even better. The Xperia Z1 shares a similar design, shape, waterproof capability and a glass back similar to it’s predecessor, and making improvements in every other way.

It’s all about the camera

The camera makes the Xperia Z1 stand out.  It features a 20.7-megapixel 1/2.3-type Exmor RS sensor with Sony G Lens and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine, making it the highest resolution Android smartphone camera on the market. Z1 offers 3x digital zoom with no clarity loss as claimed by Sony, which we agree due to the number of raw megapixel present. Video recording is at 1440×1080 resolution and 30fps with image stabilisation.

The internal of Xperia Z1

Inside, you will find an upgraded processor to 2.2GHz quad core Snapdragon 800, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and 3,000mAh battery which, according to Sony, is capable of getting through 830 minutes of talk time. It’s front sports a 5 inch 1,080p Triluminos Display that showcases the same screen tech as Sony TVs.

Release date and price of  Xperia Z1

There’s no word about the Sony Xperia Z1 price yet, but pre-order is currently available at Phones 4U. According to Sony, Xperia Z1 will be available on Q4 of 2014.