Sony Mobile launched its two latest smartphones yesterday – Xperia XZ Premium, its most cutting-edge smartphone to date, with an advance motion-capturing camera, a beautiful 4K HDR display and super-fast download speeds, and Xperia XA1 Ultra with a stunning 6-inch display, equipped with high-end camera specifications with 23MP sensors. 

Xperia XZ Premium

The Xperia XZ Premium is an award-winning smartphone for the “Best New Smartphone at MWC 2017” by Global Mobile Awards (Glomo Awards). It’s the world’s first smartphone with a 4K HDR display, equipped with ground-breaking Motion Eye™ camera with the world’s first Super slow motion video in a smartphone and new Predictive Capture. Its super-fast up to 1Gbps download speeds allow you to get 4K movies in seconds!

XZ Premium Luminous Chrome

Specifications

  • Main Camera
: 19MP Motion Eye™ Camera, 1/2.3″ Exmor RS™ for mobile memory stacked sensor, Pixel Pitch 1.22μmTriple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, 960 fps Super slow motion videos, Predictive Capture, 0.5 sec Quick Launch & Capture, Anti-distortion shutter, Low-light photo: ISO 12800 / 4000 (Video), HDR Photo, 25mm wide Sony’s award-winning G Lens F2.0, x8 Digital Zoom, The BIONZ® for mobile image-processing engine, SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stablization), 4K recording
  • Front camera
: 13 MP, 1/3.06” Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, 22mm Wide-angle lens F2.0, ISO 6400 (Photo) / 1600 (Video), SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode (5-axis stablization)
  • SIM Capability
: Dual Nano SIMs (Hybrid SIM slot)
  • Network
: GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G), UMTS HSPA+ (3G), LTE (4G) Cat16 with Gigabit-class speeds[i]
  • Connectivity
: A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS)1, Wi-Fi® Miracast™, Bluetooth® 5.0 wireless technology, DLNA Certified™, Google Cast™, NFC, USB 3.1[ii] /USB Type-C™
  • Processor
: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor
  • Memory
: 4GB RAM
  • Display
: 5.5″ 4K HDR Display, TRILUMINOS™ display for mobile, X-Reality® for mobile, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, sRGB 138% spectrum compared to standard videos (SDR), Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on front and back
  • Sound
: High-Resolution Audio (LPCM, FLAC, ALAC, DSD), DSEE HX™, LDAC, Digital Noise Cancellation, ClearAudio+, Stereo speaker with S-Force Front Surround, Stereo Recording
  • Battery
: 3230mAh, Smart Stamina, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA mode, Qualcomm® Quick Charge 3.0
  • Durability
: Water-resistant (IP65/68)[iii], Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on front and back
  • Other Specs
: Fingerprint Sensor on Power Button, PS4 Remote Play
  • Operating System
: Google Android™ 7.1 (Nougat)
  • Internal Storage
: 64GB UFS internal memory[iv]
  • Expendable Storage
: microSDXC support (up to 256GB)
  • Dimensions
: 156 x 77 x 7.9 mm
  • Weight
: 191g
  • Colour
: Luminous Chrome, Deepsea Black, Bronze Pink (will be launched at a later date)

XZ Premium Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black
[i]
This service is not available in all variants or markets.
[ii] Gen 1 (5Gbps)
[iii] Xperia XZ Premium is water resistant and protected against dust, so don’t worry if you get caught in the rain or want to wash off dirt under the faucet, but remember all ports and attached covers should be firmly closed. You should not put the device completely underwater; or expose it to seawater, salt water, chlorinated water, or liquids such as drinks. Abuse and improper use of device will invalidate warranty. The device has been tested under Ingress Protection rating IP65/68. For more info, see http://support.sonymobile.com/us/dm/waterresistant/. Note the Xperia® XZ has a capless USB port to connect and charge. The USB port must be completely dry before charging.
[iv] Memory comprises approximately 15GB of firmware, plus 49GB of “Internal storage” for music, pictures, and movies, and downloaded applications and their data.

Xperia XA1 Ultra

The Xperia XA1 Ultra feature a beautiful borderless design to make the most of the edge-to-edge screen, cameras that are worthy of a high-end premium status and oct-core processors. Its rear camera offers 23MP high resolution with a large 1/2.3” Exmor™RS for mobile sensor, bright F2.0 lens and superior lowlight capability. Front cameras are the backbone of the selfie world and the XA1 Ultra features a 16MP front camera with Optical Image Stabilization to eliminate the effects of handshake and improve low-light selfies, plus a smart selfie flash to naturally illuminate your face.  It also allows you to capture the perfect selfie easily with just a wave via the ‘Hand Shutter’ camera feature.

XA1 Ultra - All Colors

Find out more of this Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra from our unboxing video here.

Specifications

  • Main Camera
: 23MP, 1/2.3” Exmor RS™ for mobile image sensor, Hybrid Autofocus, Low-light photo: ISO 6400, 24mm wide-angle F2.0 lens 3x Clear Image Zoom, 5x Clear Image Zoom
  • Front camera
: 16MP, 1/2.6″ Exmor RS™ for mobile™ for mobile image sensor, Low-light photo: up to ISO 6400, 23mm wide-angle lens F2.0, OIS (Optical Image Stabiliser), Smart Selfie Flash
  • SIM Capability
: Dual Nano SIMs
  • Network
: GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G), UMTS HSPA+ (3G), LTE (4G) Cat6
  • Connectivity
: A-GNSS (GPS + GLONASS), WiFi Miracast, Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology, Google Cast, NFC, USB Type-C™
  • Processor
: MediaTek Helio P20 Octa Core 64bit (Quad Core 2.3GHz + Quad Core 1.6GHz)
  • Memory
: 4GB RAM
  • Display
: 6″ full HD 1080p, Image Enhance Technology
  • Sound
: SmartAmp, Clear Audio+, Stereo Recording, Bluetooth® 4.2 wireless technology, aptX / A2DP
  • Battery
: 2700mAh, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Quick Charging (MediaTek Pump Express Plus 2.0)
  • Operating System
: Google Android™ 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Internal Storage
: 64GB eMMC internal memory[i]
  • Expendable Storage
: microSDXC support (up to 256GB)
  • Dimensions
: 165 x 79 x 8.1mm
  • Weight
: 188g
  • Colour
: Gold, White, Black, Pink


[i]
Memory comprises approximately 10 GB of firmware, plus 22/54 GB of “Internal storage” for music, pictures and films, and downloaded applications and their data depending on the phone variant.

Availability

The new Sony Xperia XZ Premium and Xperia XA1 Ultra are available for nationwide pre-order beginning from May 25 May until June 4 at selected Sony Stores, Sony Mobile Stores, Sony Centres, authorised dealers as well as through 11street.

Xperia XZ Premium Pre-Order Bundle

Those who pre-order the Xperia XZ Premium will be receiving exclusive gifts such as the SBH80 Stereo Bluetooth headset worth RM399, limited edition Touch ‘n Go preloaded worth RM100, Screen Warranty Care+ and a transparent case with tempered glass screen protector with a total worth RM728.

The Xperia XZ Premium will be available in Luminous Chrome and Deepsea Black. The Bronze Pink variant will be available at a later date. The Quick Charger UCH12 will be bundled in-box for the Xperia XZ Premium.

Xperia XA1 Ultra Pre-Order Bundle

Customers who pre-order the Xperia XA1 Ultra will receive a complimentary UCH12W Quick Charger worth RM199 and a transparent case with tempered glass screen protector with a total worth RM328.

The Xperia XA1 Ultra will come in a choice of contemporary finishes; White, Black, Pink and Gold. A range of supporting accessories will be available including the Quick Charger UCH12W which offers hours of battery time by plugging in for just a few minutes. The Bluetooth Headset with Speaker SBH56 which enables hands free talking through the loud speaker whilst multi-tasking and has a remote camera shutter.

For more information, visit sonymobile.com.

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