Sony Xperia Z1: Groundbreaking 20.7-megapixel camera with G Lens, Exmor RS and BIONZ!

Sony has finally revealed at IFA 2013 the much-anticipated Xperia Z1, a premium waterproof smartphone that combines the very best of Sony's technology, entertainment and wide range of companion products with a unique and groundbreaking camera experience. More about the Sony Xperia Z1 after the jump.

The elegant, 5" Xperia Z1 is the latest addition to Sony's premium Z series of products and brings Sony's proven world-class technologies to the smartphone like never before - including the very best of Sony's camera expertise. Xperia Z1 features Sony's award-winning "G Lens" with a 27mm wide angle and bright F2.0 aperture, custom made large 1/2.3-type CMOS image sensor Exmor RS for mobile with 20.7MP and a BIONZ for mobile image processing engine. The combination of these technologies delivers the same level of quality and performance as a conventional compact digital camera in a slim, waterproof smartphone. Indeed, independent testing has confirmed that Xperia Z1 provides the best overall image quality of all leading smartphones. This means that Xperia Z1 captures beautiful, sharp and bright images even in lowlight conditions. High shutter speeds and 3x clear image zoom also prevents shots from being blurred while enabling them to be captured at distance.

Xperia Z1 also includes all of the features consumers have come to expect of a Sony smartphone. Its stunning looks combine Sony's acclaimed OmniBalance design with premium materials and precision engineering in a slim waterproof and dust resistant smartphone (IP55 & IP58). A solid one-piece aluminium frame with tempered glass on the front and back ensures beauty and durability as well as a consistent viewing experience from any angle.

Xperia Z1 features the fully integrated Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor with 2.2 GHz quad-core CPU and 4G LTE to provide a seamless connected entertainment experience, industry leading battery performance and amazing speed. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor features the latest GPU and dual ISP for incredible graphics, 3D games and videos. The Xperia Z1 also includes a 3000 mAh battery for a high battery performance. Sony's Battery STAMINA Mode automatically turns off functions to save power when you don't need them and restarts them when you do.

Thanks to the inclusion of Sony's BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia Z1 features Sony's unique TRILUMINOS Display for mobile, creating a wider palette of rich natural colors for an immersive viewing experience. It also includes X-Reality for mobile - Sony's intelligent super resolution technology which analyzes each image and optimizes the quality to deliver super sharp videos. Xperia Z1 also brings Sony's audio expertise to play with Sony's ClearAudio+ which automatically optimizes the audio experience without the need to adjust individual settings.

Sony Xperia Z1 Specifications
2.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor
5-inch Full HD (1080x1920) TFT Triluminos display, 441ppi
Scratch-resistant glass and Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Adreno 330 GPU
2GB of RAM
16GB of internal storage
microSD support up to 64GB
20.7MP autofocus camera with LED flash
1080p@30fps Full HD video recording
2MP front-facing camera
Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and ANT+
microUSB 2.0 with MHL and USB-OTG
GPS with A-GPS support and GLONASS
HSDPA 42Mbps / HSUPA 5.8Mbps / LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac / Wi-Fi hotspot
Dust and water-resistant (IP55 and IP58)
Li-Ion 3,000mAh battery (non-removable)
144 x 74 x 8.5mm (dimension)
170g (weight)
Color: Black, White and Purple

Pricing and Availability
The Sony Xperia Z1 will launch globally from September 2013. Pricing is yet to be announced.

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