Feature of the new Sony Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, and Xperia Z5 Premium

In short, it was interesting to see what conclusions made in Sony, and the current IFA is ideally suited for this purpose: the main line has not been updated for a year, the time is ripe. On the eve of IFA was summoned to the office of Sony Mobile, which showed general all, namely three new smartphones: Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium. Given my love for the brand, and I moved with all existing in nature device Sony, waiting for a meeting with a beautiful look.

The companies insist that the driver to restart the line in the design of Sense of Unity, replaced the usual Omni Balance, was the change of the top management of Sony Mobile. The new president also announced new approaches were measured in Central Asia for the company 5 key countries (Russia certainly is not one of them), and to draw the appropriate conclusions. Particular attention was paid to the chamber, which is in the hands of Sony engineers each time shamefully lost herself, and suddenly realized that you can not go on living.

Appearance smartphone if changed, not so much: Xperia Z5 aluminum frame and kept the usual lines, but has acquired a laser engraving and a back surface of the glass with the effect of frosted glass, allowing to obtain a matte surface, not to fingerprints. Devices retained moisture protection (realized and Capless USB-port), but it is not promoted as a feature for extreme, but rather a solution designed to help people who are like me, half asleep, put the smartphone into a glass of water on the nightstand. Apparently, the customer service recovery devices tired after swimming in the sea water.

The main feature is, of course, the interface a fingerprint scanner. As Sony does not become once again “to dig a flight attendant,” trying to figure out where it will look better – on the back surface or bottom of the screen on the right side? There were original – sent the scanner on its side. Similarly, at the spot where the thumb is usually if you take the smartphone in hand. And it really is a good solution. However, there are questions about the reliability of such a scanner – after all the surface due to the width of the ribs just 7.3 mm, and captured only a part of the finger, which reduces the reliability of protection. On the other hand – to use the new solution proposed by Qualcomm: the scanner is based on ultrasonic technology, which solves the problem with wet hands and others. Ultrasound is recommended even on the wet skin – knows anyone who has ever been to the US. So only the best conductivity. However, that’s the theory, but in practice, the scanner works and works fast. As an option, the possibility of a pleasant fingerprint proof of purchase and stuff like that. It’s really important option.

Novation number two – a modified camera. Redesigned main module and its acquisition are the so-called hybrid autofocus. We saw it in the M5, where he came from professional cameras Sony Alpha. The bottom line is that using phase-contrast focusing, allowing us to obtain the best results in less time. Including during video shooting. Another nice feature – 5x zoom. Supported software and image stabilization.

The smartphone has a battery capacity of 2900 mAh. The battery supports Fast Charge Quick Charge, but not smart charger kit required for its use. The reason is simple, and at Sony do not hide it – fast charging considerably more quickly drops off the battery life, but it need not all. So if someone really need and who are willing to take the risk, then he can afford to buy the necessary charger. The smartphone will be available in white, black, green and gold colors. Interestingly, for the first time at Sony implement the concept of the unity of body design and interface system. That is white and white Z5 receive desktop interface.

Xperia Z5 Compact looks like a small copy of the “big” flagship. On this interpretation, insisting the company. This is not entirely true. Indeed, the unit was more compact – the screen was 4.6 inches diagonal and a resolution of 1280×720 pixels against FullHD at Z5. In this way, the body is shorter and narrower than the Z5, but a bit thicker – 8.9 mm. But the material is changed frame – on the perimeter of the plastic used. There are 4 colors available: white / silver, black, coral and yellow.

The third version – Xperia Z5 Premium – this is the main innovation of Sony. Before us is the first smartphone that gets a full-fledged 4K-display with a diagonal of 5.5 inches. This 0.3 inches more than the basic model. Differ and design elements such as the black model has a mirrored back surface design, used in the rest of the familiar effect of frosted glass, border and frame made of polished stainless steel. Distinguished and battery – 3430 mAh battery is used, which is logical explains the power of the new display. One of the interesting features of note implemented in Z5 Premium technology to upscale, you can deploy HD and Full HD-quality content to 4K. But the question arises whether all the smartphone with it’s very small screen 4K image? There is a feeling that the good is not more than QuadHD-screens. Net marketing and nothing more.

Another interesting news regarding all models – support for active listening to Hi-Res music, for it will require a new headset MDR-NC750, which must be bought separately. This is a really cool option. In addition, the headset can be used to record audio when recording video.

And now the bad news. I wanted a new line of smartphones has received a new processor, ideally – Snapdragon 820, which is now in operation at Qualcomm. But, alas – we see the same processor as in the questionable Xperia Z3 + – 810th Snapdragon. The Sony say they have done a serious work, and that the new revision 810-th overheating problems solved. If so, this is great news, because otherwise the model 4K screen raises serious questions. There’s something not performance.

Innovations in line Z5 many devices. But they have to be tested. Hand on heart, like that of the Sony, happened. But you never know what we want.

The prices for new items not yet been announced, even in Europe, which will be calculated on the basis of the euro at the time of the announcement. The terms of sales all the clearer: Sony Xperia Z5, and Z5 Compact and will be available in early October, and the Xperia Z5 Premium – in November.

Source: sonymobile

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Earlier this year, the network several times flashed mention of the new frameless smartphone Sony Lavender, who is to receive 5.5-inch screen and eight-processor MediaTek MT6752. Until recently it was believed that the device will continue to one of the budget lines of the Japanese manufacturer, but days ago suddenly became aware that Lavender is nothing, as a representative of the popular line Xperia Ultra. The source said that the model of Lavender or E5503 will debut on the market before the end of summer with the commercial name of Xperia T4 Ultra.

Features of the new frameless smartphones

The previous model of this line, Xperia T2 Ultra, was introduced in early 2014 and received a 6-inch screen. Why the company decided to reduce the diagonal T4 Ultra is unclear, especially because among the new products Sony in 2015 there are already several devices with the 5.5-inch screen. In any case, it is known that the frameless smartphone will get 2 GB of RAM, 13-megapixel camera module, the dual slot for SIM-cards, and support for LTE Android Lollipop “out of the box.” Many sources also believe that Lavender is the first frameless smartphone from the Japanese manufacturer.

Unfortunately, does not know how much will cost new, but judging from the anticipated performance, cost T4 Ultra will be small.

Source: gsmdome

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Sony sales falling despite the fact that their smart phones are getting better and better. Our editors liked and Sony Xperia Z2, and Sony Xperia Z3, and we look forward to updating the line, it is very stylish flagship company presented in 2014. The Sony believe that all is not well acquainted with the rich functionality of their devices, so … “Take your business to the next level” – tell us in the video, just yesterday posted on the company’s channel. Because c device from Sony is not only pleasant to check twitter and photographed in the pool. Any problem of prime importance which are easily solved using them. Not all examples can be seen in the video.

The company stresses that all Xperia devices are powerful enough to easily cope with the mundane office tasks, provide access to cloud storage, and run heavy applications or websites. Reminded about connect wirelessly basic devices with accessories that work on touch and almost instantly. Do not forget that our Soup dust, as it tells us movie, so even if you foreman at a construction site (and you have enough on our phone sn) or work in a very unstable weather, our smartphone you still be able to use it. And pictures, and call and angry e-mail to send – everything is possible.

Sony Xperia live two days of battery life – as if also a plus, although it is unlikely at least someone is so busy to forget to bring or put powerbank smart charging if it is – its main tool for doing business. In general, if we have forgotten something and you are curious about how you can still use the Sony Xperia smartphone business, it has a separate page on the website. People in business suits and with the eternal cup of coffee in his hands must sometimes be distracted from affairs and promoting their business.

In fact, as for me, it is clear dissatisfaction with the company – they create a great image and powerful product with lots of useful software is not for everyone, but only to the target audience, and the vast majority still uses iPhone. And anyway, you just looked at the ideal world of Sony – it all work, all look great and are all absolutely all device Japanese manufacturer.

And your smartphone helps you in your work?

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Prior to the exhibition CES 2015 left quite a bit, but now our Polish colleagues from have reviewed quite interesting Xperia E4. Consider all the main features of this device, its pluses and minuses. And to share their own experiences.

Let’s start with the appearance. Appearance Xperia E4 is markedly different from all previous decisions of Sony. Something it is similar to a budget smartphone Nokia, and is somewhat reminiscent of smartphones HTC, but in any case it is best that we have ever seen from Sony in the budget segment. The battery in the device non-removable, and the back cover, made of cheap plastic solid, very similar to the cover Nokia Lumia 630, that is, the lid acts as the whole body of the smartphone. Ahead covers the entire surface of the glass, unfortunately, is not known, Gorilla Glass is either something else.

Our colleagues were surprised at how such a compact body fit 5-inch display and a front camera of 1.9 MP, because the upper frame unit is thin enough, but the downside can be attributed too much space under the display. Xperia E4 in the future, may receive and dual sim version, which in Russia will be the most relevant. By cons include enough relative quality of the assembly, in some places when you creak device may cause a version device.

Relative to the display, the smartphone shows excellent results in its segment. Yes, 960 x 540 pixels for a 5-inch display – just a little, but, like LG, with the help of various software improvements – sharp edges, good color saturation and deep black – Sony managed to make a great display, which can be compared with display Xperia M2, located a class above.

As for the interface, it is similar to other solutions which are used in the Xperia Z4, Z4 Xperia Compact, and so on. e., in other words, you get the experience of operating system that is comparable to top-end devices. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4.4 and, according to preliminary data, will receive Android 5.0 Lollipop in the second quarter of 2015. Among the few drawbacks is worth noting a huge number of branded applications, Sony, including a variety of services such as PlayStation, Xperia Lounge, TrackID, Sociallife. And this despite the fact that the device has only 8 GB of internal memory, of which the user can use only 3.8 GB, it will be enough for 4-5 HD-movies.

With respect to the filling, the “heart” of the smartphone will be a quad-core Mediatek MT6582 processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. Accelerator – Mali-400MP4, the same set of first generation Galaxy Note. Memory device of 1 GB, of which 800MB is available, and the user is only 200-300 MB. In Antutu shows decent smartphone 17,857 points, this is enough to view videos on YouTube, to “surf” the web pages, but in games like Real Racing 3, you may experience problems with smoothness.

Two chambers in the device, which is a plus for a budget device. Front Camera 5 megapixel rear, in turn, is 1.9 megapixels. Due to the fact that no E4 for mass sales, some noticeable problems in the software part. For example, in the dark you will notice a lot of noise in the daytime images do not have enough exposure, and as a result have a very dark picture.

In general, the camera does not even reach the average. It is strange that Sony, which has become popular due to the cameras, despite the budgetary system, not paying her enough attention.

Music lovers can please: smartphone has quite a pleasant sound in the headphones, the bass have not gone away, it does not cause rejection, but the sound of the external speaker raises questions: the bass is almost inaudible, and at maximum volume markedly excessive treble.

With regards to the battery, and then all is well. When scrolling through HD-video at the average level of brightness of the device is fully charged, has worked as much as 9 hours.

Note that the Lumia 535, which will be the main competitor devices, the figure is only 5 hours, most likely in the smartphone is built on a 2330mAh battery as its predecessor, Xperia E3.

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For several years, the majority of well-known manufacturers of devices on the Android platform mercilessly modified shell with a green robot, forcing users variegated launchers “self-made” and the package is not always relevant branded service to boot. Fortunately, some of the vendors are willing to provide the user with an alternative: give preference to “embellished” version of the platform, or enjoy the drain interface. Of those companies that support the freedom of choice – under the cut.

Motorola

One of the options to use Android as intended in Google – the creation of purchase Motorola. Until last winter division dedicated to the creation of smartphones owned search giant, so that the American manufacturer has ceased to equip Soup own launcher, no surprise. Like the “Google Phone” device line Moto receive regular updates, but there are also fly in the ointment – officially Motorola products are not covered within the Russian Federation and the countries of Eastern Europe. For the part of potential buyers gadgets and Moto Droid is a lack of value.

Sony

Not so long ago, “insiders” of the Japanese corporation shared with colleagues from GSM Arena information that in the future for smartphones Xperia will be officially available firmware versions with pure Android. Unfortunately, the “leak” denied the representative of the vendor, adding that Sony find the idea interesting. Maybe financial setbacks forced to implement ideas with the release of the next leader?

ZTE

Manufacturer of China announced its intention to abandon the modified launcher in favor of the Corporation created the Good this summer. Then the machine with a simple and catchy name Blade Vec 4G, initially working on a modified Android, Google got shell Start.

Xiaomi

Over the assembly with the “clean green robot” work in another Chinese company – Xiaomi. True, it is possible to establish an alternative firmware, adapted for the local market, will only get the owners of the flagship Mi4 and former flagship Mi3.

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The Sony S-Master technology is widely used in audio equipment manufacturer and could come soon on Xperia range. The timing is uncertain at the moment, but according to Weng Guoxiong not be excluded that from next year it can be implemented and adapted to the Xperia Android smartphone segment. If the implementation was actually confirmed in the coming months, the quantum leap in audio department of the Xperia could be substantial in both headphones or through the integrated speakers. For those unfamiliar with the S-Master technology, following an explanation of Eric Kingdon, Technical Marketing Manager at Sony:

The S-Master technology, unique to Sony, it is found that a digitalsignal remains within a Hi-Fi system until it reaches the checkout. This allows him to remain pure, distortion-free and provide exceptional clarity of sound.
The S-Master digital amplifier uses three clever technology elements to achieve this:

• Complimentary Pulse Length Modulation (C-PLM), which converts the digital input signals into a sequence of electrical pulses

• The Clean Data Cycle technology, which eliminates distortions are included in the entrance

• The S-TACT filter, which eliminates the distortions generated by the impulse electrical

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After a couple of months after the flagship Xperia Z and Xperia ZL company introduced new models of mid-priced segment. On one of them – Sony Xperia L, we met today. The company’s website says that the Xperia L – «mobile phone-based operating system Android, developed by leading experts in the creation of cameras Sony», let’s see what came of it.

Features, appearance, assembly

The smartphone comes in a small cardboard box of white, where in addition to a smartphone, you can find a charger with capacity of 1.5 Ah, USB-microUSB cable, and documentation. Headset is not supplied. On the review sample came in white, yet there are versions of red and black.

Taking smart phone in hand, one wonders unusual form back cover – it’s a bit concave inside, it might even seem that because of this smartphone will be uncomfortable to hold in your hands, but in practice this is not an issue.

The device has a 4.3-inch screen, so the case has been quite compact, despite the wide border around the display. Keep him comfortable, concave back cover adds comfort for the smartphone in landscape orientation while playing games or watching videos. 

On the right side there are three physical buttons on the device: a volume rocker, a power button and the capture key. The volume keys and camera have a short stroke with a distinctive click when pressed. The power button is located almost in the center of the sidewall, it protrudes slightly above the body and is always easy to touch. You can only criticize the volume button – it is already on the bevel rear cover, and because of the short length of use to it is not very convenient. The headphone jack is located on top, and the microUSB connector for charging and syncing – to the left. On the bottom is a luminous strip that informs about the state of charge of the device, missed events, as well as the lights in the gallery.

The body is made of plastic milk-white in color. The back cover is a bit of flex in the lower part, and the bending hear some creaking. It snaps into many small clips, but in the power button is loose to the body – perhaps this is just a feature of our sample, because judging by his appearance, he had not passed through the hands of one. However, if this time is important to you, it’s worth checking before you buy.

Screen

Sony Xperia L has a display diagonal of 4.3 “with a resolution of 854×480 pixels, it is covered with protective glass, resistant to scratches, no oleophobic coating. Part of the screen occupied by the on-screen control buttons. Unfortunately, it is similar in color rendering with displays other smartphones Sony’s latest generation : The colors are faded and the black color looks rather dark gray. Interestingly, these features are evident mainly in third-party applications. When viewing videos and photos is not so noticeable – the effect of optimization Mobile Bravia Engine. Automatically adjusts the brightness of the brightness always puts a little more than necessary – obviously this is done to ensure that the colors do not seem so dull.

But the viewing angles are worthy of praise – even in a strong rejection of the brightness almost falls, the colors are not inverted, and do not fade. In the sun, the display dims considerably, but remains readable.

The value of the minimum brightness of 51.5 cd/m2 at 50% illumination – 186 cd/m2, the maximum value is 361 cd/m2. Measurements of color indicators confirm the subjective impressions. The screen supports four simultaneous depression.

The shell, multimedia

Smartphone running the operating system Android 4.1.2, is used as an interface shell Xperia UX, which significantly changes the appearance of Android. The reviews Sony Xperia Z and ZL already described the main advantages and disadvantages of the shell, so that will not be repeated here, we describe a few additional points. Folders are created by dragging and dropping labels on each other in the application menu also has the ability to create folders. If you have created a folder added to her several application shortcuts, and then delete all but one, the folder will remain in place until you release the last of her label. The switches in the notification menu to enable or disable the transmission of data or other functions, long press on the switch does not translate into the appropriate setting item. The ability to customize the order of the items or switch settings are not provided.

Small applications that are present in the flagship Xperia Z, no. Curtain notification is not available from the lock screen.

Noteworthy is the integrated keyboard Sony. From here you can choose from several layouts (T9, qwerty, qwerty with the introduction of additional characters), and color options, including individual keys smiles, points, voice input. Xperia keyboard supports the input by means of gestures, like Swype. The functionality of the integrated keypad eliminates the need for alternative options.

For speakers and when playing music in the headphones are available a variety of software settings. The external speaker is quite loud, his sound is visible in noisy environments. At the same time, the vibration is very weak – if the phone is in the pocket of clothing, his work you will not feel a thing. The earpiece is loud enough to talk in a peaceful setting, but the stock volume had almost none.

Memory

The device has 8 GB of internal flash memory, of which about 1.6 GB is reserved for the application, and 4 GB – for the user’s data. Of this amount, 1.3 GB is available for the installation of their applications, and 3.5 GB – for data. Also there is a slot for a memory card that is inserted or replaced to remove the battery.

Camera

The smartphone unit is installed Exmor RS backlit (8 megapixels). The device is able to record video in 720p, there is support for HDR-video. Instead of the promised marketers’ less than one second “launch the camera takes a second or two, which is quite normal for a mid-end smartphones. Pictures of the machine pretty quickly.

Camera app has many settings (including even the behavior of the button start the camera), leaving room for experimentation.

Under normal shooting conditions, the pictures are of sufficient quality both indoors and outdoors. The quality of images at night is normal, it is only slightly dependent on the selected shooting mode.

Performance

The smartphone is built on a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8230 + Adreno 305), two Krait cores running at 1GHz, RAM – 1 GB. In addition, a full range of wireless connectivity options – including NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n support work in two ranges. Still there is FM-radio with RDS.

In practice, this iron provides a fairly smooth operation of the interface, it works fast and stable. After the download is available for about 460 MB of RAM, which is enough for the background of multiple applications. The smartphone has no trouble with popular modern games. With the HD-video playback is also all right – a series of show at 720p in the container. Mkv reproduced without problems (using player DicePlayer).

Wi-Fi is fast, the sensitivity of the module is sufficient. GPS satellites are found in about a minute. Everything is quite expected and well. Below you can see the results of the different benchmarks.

Autonomy

Meals smartphone provides battery capacity 1700 mAh * h Although the performance capacity is not a record, in normal operation (synchronization between accounts Google, up to one hour of calls, a couple of SMS, Twitter, and tape reading news during the day, two hours of music, occasional video viewing) Smartphone easy living day light (without the use of modes energy savings).

The smartphone is mode STAMINA, which disables the transmission of data and background job applications when the screen is turned off, leaving only the active phone functionality. Available as a constant work in this mode, and run at a specific battery level. You can also allow specific applications running in the background. In addition, you can configure a separate disable various modules when the battery is low. Depending on the usage profile, phone, these modes can significantly extend battery life.

Conclusion

Sony Xperia L leaves a mixed impression – a smartphone has both its advantages and significant weaknesses. At the time of review of the cost of a smartphone in the shops of 2500-2700 hryvnia (proposals with official warranty). For the same money you can buy last year’s model as upper-middle price range, and many models of B-brands on the platform MediaTek, many of which will have a better screen and assembly.

Therefore, the device can only recommend to people looking for a loyal brand and a good camera for reasonable money.

Pros
+ Performance
+ Camera button camera
+ HDR-Video
+ Loud speaker

Cons
– Build quality
– The quality of the display
– A weak vibration motor

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