Sony

Sony Xperia Z

Name: Sony Xperia Z
Brand: Sony
Price: 1050 MYR

Available. Released 2013, February 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)

RM 1,050.00

Source last updated 29 Jun 2015 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064Chipset 16 GB, 2 GB RAMRAM & Storage 13.1 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh batteryBattery

IP57 certification is the standout here: this phone can handle dust and a dunk in water up to a metre for half an hour, which was rare for its time. Under the glass there's a quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait chipset paired with 2GB RAM, plus 16GB of storage that stretches further with microSD support up to 64GB. The 5.0-inch Full HD display runs at 441 ppi, sharp enough for text and video at normal viewing distance.

The 13.1MP rear camera brings autofocus, LED flash, HDR and sweep panorama, with 1080p video recording on both the rear and 2.2MP front camera. Sony Xperia Z price in Malaysia starts from RM1050, and it runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.2.2.

Battery capacity sits at 2330 mAh, non-removable, which was standard for a 5-inch phone in its era. It's built at 7.9mm thick and weighs 146g, available in Black, White or Purple.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Available. Released 2013, February

Performance

Processor: Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Chipset: Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064
GPU: Adreno 320
RAM & Storage: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
External Storage: microSD, up to 64 GB
OS: Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery

Screen

Display size: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density)
Display type: TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch: Yes, up to 10 fingers

Body

Dimension: 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm
Weight: 146 g (5.15 oz)
Body Type: \- IP57 certified - dust and water resistant
\- Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes
Colors: Black, White, Purple

Connectivity

SIM: Micro-SIM
Data Speed: HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
NFC: Yes
USB: Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS

Sensors

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: 13.1 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: Yes, 2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps
Video: Yes, 1080p@30fps, video stabilization, HDR
Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, HDR, sweep panorama