Sony Xperia ZR announced, available in Q2 2013
Sony Xperia Z is without a doubt one of the smash hit smartphones that Sony has released and building on the buzz that Z lineup has generated recently, Sony has released smaller and lighter smartphone, Xperia ZR. While Z is meant for those who were looking for ‘the best of Sony in a smartphone’ ZR will cater to those who are looking for something that is smaller. Xperia ZR is nearly identical to Z except that it comes with a smaller 4.6” 720p display, 8GB onboard storage (16GB for Xperia Z) and a VGA front facing camera (2.2mp fullHD front camera on Z). Xperia ZR does come with water and dust resistant capabilities that made Xperia Z such a big hit. We do not have any information on pricing but Xperia ZR will hit retail stores across the globe in Q2 2013.
“The Xperia ZR pushes the boundaries on where and how consumers can use the full potential of their smartphone. By combining Sony’s leading camera technology with the highest level of water-resistance, you will never miss another moment.” said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “Bringing together the best of Sony’s leading technology, media applications and easy one-touch connectivity with the largest ever range of NFC-enabled accessories, the Xperia ZR delivers the unique smartphone experience that people can expect from Sony.”
Specification:
Weight
- 138 grams
- 4.93 ounces
Dimensions
- 131,3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm
- 5.15 x 2.63 x 0.40 inches
Camera
- 13 megapixel fast-capture camera with Exmor RS
- 16x digital zoom with auto focus
- VGA front camera
Display
- 4.55 inches TFT
- 16 millions colours, 1280×720 pixels
On the inside
- Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
- 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Quad Core, 2GB RAM, 8GB onboard storage
Networks and connectivity
- GSM/3G/LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, NFC, USB v2, FM-Radio
Durability
- Dust-proof and water-resistant (IP55 / IP58) [*]
- Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
Battery
- Talk time (up to): Up to TBD hours TBD min***
- Standby time (up to): Up to TBD hours TBD min***
- Music listening time (up to): Up to TBD hours TBD min***
- Video playback time (up to): Up to TBD hours TBD min***
- 2300mAh battery
Others
- Black, White, Pink, Mint colors
- Active Noise cancellation
- TV-Out
- Micro-SIM
