· Introducing
the premium Xperia™ Z3 series – no-compromise flagship features and
experiences, now in a choice of three popular form factors
· Mid-range
Xperia™ E3 brings Sony’s Z series flagship design, fun features and fast
performance at an affordable price
· Continued innovation in Sony’s SmartWear Experience with two new additions - SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3
3rd September 2014, IFA,
Berlin –
Sony Mobile Communications delivers on its commitment to deliver product and
experiences that are bigger, better and bolder than ever, with innovations
across its Xperia™ smartphone, tablet and SmartWear portfolio.
“Sony is relentless in its pursuit of
innovation and we believe that consumers shouldn’t settle for good experiences,
but demand great ones. It’s this spirit of customer focused innovation that
drives us to deliver great products and experiences, with the widest ever
choice and flexibility, without compromise,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, President
and CEO, Sony Mobile Communications.
XperiaTM Z3 series – premium
smartphones and tablet in a choice of form factors
Xperia Z3 blends
design and engineering craftsmanship to deliver beauty that will stand the test
of time. Weighing just 152g with an easy-to-use interface and symmetrical
design, it feels right at home in your hand. Its 7.3mm super-slim rounded
aluminium frame and durable tempered glass panels showcase superior
craftsmanship - available in your choice of a new range of colours including white,
black, copper or silver green1. A dual SIM variant is also on offer in select markets.
Beautifully rounded liquid reflection frame with tempered glass
panels gives Xperia Z3 Compact an elegant, premium finish. It is the only
smartphone to deliver uncompromised performance in a beautifully compact design
and at just 8.6mm thick and weighing 129 grams, Xperia Z3 Compact is perfectly
designed for one-handed use. Enjoy bold
style with the unique colour range including orange and green, in addition to
the classic white and black.
The world’s slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet2. Impossibly
slim, astonishingly light and exquisitely crafted – Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is
a design sensation. At just
6.4mm slim and weighing less than 270 grams, the ultra-portable 8” tablet feels
weightless in your hand. Created
using the highest quality materials, its clean lines and uniquely designed
power button capture Sony’s exquisite attention to detail. Stainless steel
corners, an ultra slim rounded frame and a tempered glass front give an elegant
and durable finish – available in either white or black.
XperiaTM Z3 series –
premium experiences across the flagship range
·
Designed to use wherever you go with the highest
waterproof rating3 (IP 65/68)
- whether you’re answering a call in the rain or taking pictures in the pool,
you can use these products with confidence.
·
Create
like never before with new social camera apps and editing features. Capture an
event and your reaction to it at the same time with Face in. Add scribbles and animations to pictures with AR fun. Automatically create a movie
from your photos and videos with Movie
creator. Record from multiple angles with up to three compatible Xperia
devices filming at the same time with Multi-camera.
Or add sound to a photo with Sound Photo.
·
Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact: Capture every moment in
stunning detail with the best camera and camcorder in a smartphone4
thanks to the unique combination of the 20.7 megapixel camera with 1/2.3 Exmor
RS™ for mobile sensor, BIONZ™ for mobile processing engine and new 25mm
wide-angle Sony G Lens. Enjoy the world’s first ISO 12800
sensitivity in a smartphone5
for better detail, even in low light. Sony’s new and improved SteadyShot™
technology with Intelligent Active Mode assures smoother videos and images.
Record clips in super-clear 4K resolution now available for the first time in a
compact smartphone.
·
Listen
to music as the artist intended with Sony’s incredible High-Resolution Audio experience when paired with Sony’s latest
High-Res Audio headphones. To breathe new life into your existing music
collection, Sony’s ground-breaking DSEE
HX technology – available now for the first time in our Z3 series –
‘upscales’ the fidelity of your MP3 or AAC music collection to near
High-Resolution quality. Sony’s Digital
Noise Cancelling technology reduces ambient noise by up to 98% when paired
with the MDR-NC31EM Digital Noise Cancelling headset, so you can enjoy your
music without distraction.
·
Watch
movies in perfect clarity on an ultra-bright display enhanced with Sony’s
latest TV technologies - TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile with Live
Colour LED, X-Reality for mobile
and intuitive
contrast enhancement ensure an
entertainment experience this is both sharp and vivid, even in bright
sunlight.
·
Play
PS4™ games anywhere in your home with the addition of PS4™ Remote Play6 on Xperia Z3
series. Your Xperia Z3 series are the only smartphones and tablet with PS4 Remote
Play which means you can use them as a remote screen to connect to and control
your games on PS4. For those times when the TV is being used, simply connect
your Xperia Z3 series device to your PS4 via home Wi-Fi and use the DUALSHOCK®4
Wireless Controller with the GCM10
Game Control Mount to
continue playing games anywhere at home on your smartphone or tablet.
·
Performance
is unmatched thanks to the Qualcomm® Snapdragon
801 Quad-core processor7
with 2.5GHz speed
for lightning fast browsing and multi-tasking. This is enhanced by exceptional battery
performance providing up to two days battery life8 (Xperia Z3 and
Xperia Z3 Compact). Get even more from your battery with Sony’s Battery STAMINA Mode, which turns off
background functions when you’re not using them to help extend your battery
life.
XperiaTM
E3: Mid-range
smartphone with Sony’s Z series flagship design, fun features and fast
performance at an affordable price
Xperia E3
features the flagship Z3 series design, a generous 4.5” display, 5MP camera
with HDR and creative camera apps, and fast performance – all at an affordable
price. Xperia E3 is designed with resilient corners and a scratch-resistant
screen made with durable tempered glass to keep your phone looking smart for
longer. It is available in a range of
colours to express your individual style – choose from white, black, lime and
copper (colours may vary by market). A dual SIM variant is also available in
select markets.
Expanded
range of accessory ecosystem
Sony has also unveiled a range of
compatible accessories to further enhance your experience and now offers over
160 NFC compatible products. The BSP10 Bluetooth® Speaker
is a portable
Bluetooth® speaker with Qi wireless charging, superior sound and premium Sony
design. SBH60 Stereo Bluetooth® Headset is
a uniquely designed wired and wireless
Bluetooth® headset, with call handling and media remote control functionality
for everyday use.
SMARTWEAR EXPERIENCE
Lifelog: A personal Android
application from Sony that captures and tells your story.
Available
either pre-loaded or downloadable from the Google Play Store, Sony’s Lifelog
application enables you to set and achieve goals, bookmark memorable moments,
and revisit memories any time, so that you
get to know yourself better, and make smarter choices to feel your best.
COMPATIBLE WITH LIFELOG
SmartBand
Talk: A powerful lifelogging
wearable, with intuitive features.
SmartBand
Talk features a curved 1.4” e-paper display that is highly
visible and clear, giving you always-on updates of your Lifelog activities, notifications and to tell
the time at a glance. A built-in microphone and speaker, combined with a short
call function, lets you talk into it and hear your caller. You can also assign
your own sounds to life bookmarks and use your voice to carry out specific
smartphone operations (SmartBand Talk Voice Control will be available at
launch, initially supporting Japanese, UK and US English, French, German,
Italian and Spanish). New built-in accelerometer and altimeter sensor
technology provide an accurate overview of your daily physical activity. The waterproof9 (IP68 rated) design is
available in black at launch, with further colours available later in the year.
SmartWatch
3: Sony’s latest generation
“smartwatch”, powered
by Android Wear.
SmartWatch
3 is Sony’s latest “smartwatch”, but the first specifically designed for the
latest Android Wear updates in close collaboration with Google. It organizes
your information, suggests what you need, and shows it to you before you even
ask. SmartWatch 3 also offers impressive standalone functionality with the built-in
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro and GPS sensor technology providing more accurate,
more powerful lifelogging. SmartWatch 3 sports a 1.6” 320x320 transflective
display, set within a stainless steel core unit that is both premium and
waterproof9 (IP68 rated) available in Classic (black) and Sport (lime)
editions, with extra colour straps available in pink and white.
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for all the latest #SonyIFA news, views and information.
3 In
compliance with IP65 and IP68, the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3
Tablet Compact are protected against the ingress of dust and is waterproof.
Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, the phone is (i) dust
tight and (ii) protected against low pressure jets of water from all
practicable directions in compliance with IP65; and/or (iii) can be kept under
1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes in compliance with IP68. Abuse and improper use of device will invalidate warranty.
For more information see www.sonymobile.com/durability
4
Xperia Z3: Based on the results of specifications comparison, a blind
assessment of the imaging and video experiences delivered by Sony Xperia Z3
Smartphone and LG Nexus 5, Apple iPhone 5S, LG G3, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC
One M8 as rated by 201 UK consumers.
Xperia Z3 Compact: Based on the results of
specifications comparison, a blind assessment of the imaging and video
experiences delivered by Sony Xperia Z3 Compact and HTC One Mini 2, Samsung
Galaxy S4 Mini, Apple iPhone 5S and Apple iPhone 5C as rated by 207 UK
consumers. Leading smartphones were
defined by Strategy Analytics as top selling smartphones globally. Research was
conducted by Strategy Analytics between 4-5 August 2014. For more information, go to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
5 Xperia™ Z3 is a waterproof and dust
tight (in compliance with IP65/68), slim (7.35mm), Android smartphone featuring
a 20.7MP camera with 4k video capture and ISO 12,800. Xperia™ Z3 Compact is a
waterproof (in compliance with IP65/68), slim (8.65mm), 4.6 inch, Android
smartphone featuring a 20.7MP camera with 4k video capture and ISO 12,800. Strategy Analytics define a Compact
Smartphone as a smartphone with a display size of less than 5 inches.
Specifications verified by Strategy Analytics’ SpecTRAX Service as of 26th
August 2014, for more information on Strategy Analytics results go to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
6 Functionality
available on Sony Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Z3 Tablet Compact starting from
November 2014. PlayStation®4 System, DUALSHOCK®4, Sony Entertainment Network and high speed
internet connection required. Some games may not support this feature
7 The
Snapdragon 801 processor is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
8 Based on multiple battery performance testings conducted between July
and September 2014 in a laboratory under an
active use conditions reflective of the Typical Smartphone User by Sony Mobile Communications AB. For more information go to: www.sonymobile.com/testresults
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™
smartphone and tablet portfolio, as well as innovative SmartWear products, 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: www.sonymobile.com
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