Sony Xperia Z

Release Date: Discontinued

Specs Score 50%
Highlights
5 inches
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
2 GB RAM
13.1 MP
2330 mAh

Quick Summary

Striking a masterclass balance between cost and capability, the Sony Xperia Z is a versatile mid-range smartphone designed for the modern user. It runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop), which pairs beautifully with its 5 inches display to ensure fluid, vibrant interactions. It effortlessly handles daily applications and moderate tasks, drawing power from a 2330 mAh battery.

Hardware Score Analysis

A detailed breakdown of how this device scores based on automated hardware specification analysis.

Performance 60%
Display 43%
Camera 30%
Battery 58%
Memory 56%

Launch

Status Discontinued

Display

Type TFT
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm² (~69.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Shatter proof glass

Main Camera

Single
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF
Video 1080p@30fps, HDR
Features LED flash, HDR

Selfie Camera

Single
2.2 MP
Video 1080p@30fps

Body

Dimensions 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.47 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
Weight 146 g (5.15 oz)
Build Glass front, glass back, plastic frame
Features IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m. and 30 min)
Colors Black, White, Purple

Connectivity

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C6602, C6603
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C6603
4G Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C6603
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
SIM Micro-SIM

Platform

OS Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 320

Memory

Card Slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage 16GB 2GB RAM
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Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm Jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG

Features

Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable

Miscellaneous

Models C6603, C6602, C6616, C6606
SAR 1.05 W/kg (head)   0.56 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.48 W/kg (head)

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