The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 wasn’t the only smartphone released today. Sony revealed its new version of the Xperia Z1. The Xperia Z1 retains waterproof features of the previous version, while upgrading the camera and display. According to techcrunch.com:
“Sony has named a new flagship in its Android-powered Xperia smartphone line up which focuses on beefing up camera capabilities. The 4G Xperia Z1, roundly leaked under the moniker ‘Honami’ but officially confirmed today at Sony’s IFA press conference in Berlin, is a follow up to the 5-inch, quad-core Xperia Z unboxed at the start of the year at CES.
“The Xperia Z1 has a 20.7MP camera on its rump (vs the 13.1MP on the Xperia Z) coupled with a 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS CMOS image sensor, Sony’s G Lens (27mm wide angle, f2.0 aperture) and Bionz image processing engine which Sony users in its standalone cameras. There’s also 3x ‘clear image zoom’ — with Sony claiming its optical zoom delivers “zero distortion.”
The biggest, most unique feature Sony can boast about, is the camera. Although it may not be the best of the smartphone variety as is claimed, the Nokia 1020 currently holds that title— it is the best you can get on an Android. Coupled with its waterproof capabilities, the Sony Xperia Z1 is a very interesting offering, and should be taken seriously by anyone looking to buy a new Android phone.
Check out the Sony Xperia Z1 in the video above.
