CES 2013: Sony unveils powerful and tough Xperia Z flagship smartphone

One year after Sony and Ericsson went their separate ways as partners in mobile and Sony has released its most compelling and competitive flagship smartphones here at CES in Las Vegas. The Xperia Z features a larger a 5” Full HD 1080p Reality Display, Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 13 megapixel fast-capture camera and 4G LTE, Xperia Z has all the specifications expected from a premium smartphone.

On top of this, it brings the best of Sony’s unique technology, content, design and connectivity to deliver rich user experiences.  Sony has also made the Xperia Z water an dust resistant, a first for such a thin and light flagship smartphone. Xperia Z will launch globally in Q1 2013.

“With Xperia Z, we are bringing over half a century of innovation in TV, imaging, music, film and gaming to create a superphone experience that truly stands out,” said Kuni Suzuki, President and CEO, at Sony Mobile Communications.“With great specifications, Sony’s media applications, One-touch functions and outstanding battery life, Xperia Z is well positioned for leadership in the smartphone market. By putting smartphones at the heart of our strategy, Sony is enabling people to create, enjoy and share content and experiences like never before.” Sony also promises more than 'four times' the battery stamina for stnadby times as the Xperia Z manages apps running in the background

In selected markets, a design variant of Xperia Z – the Xperia ZL – will also be released in Q1 2013. Xperia ZL delivers the same immersive entertainment experiences as Xperia Z but in a smaller form factor.