Sony Xperia XZ announced with USB-C, 23MP ISO12800 rear camera

Japanese tech manufacturer Sony takes centerstage at IFA in Berlin with two new devices, one of which is their new mobile flagship dubbed as the Xperia XZ.

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It’s not a flagship for nothing as it is equipped with sensitive cameras — a 23-megapixel rear camera that touts a triple image sensing technology, a Predictive Hybrid AF system coupled with laser AF and an RGBC-IR sensor that automatically adjusts colors and white balance. It also touts a sensitivity of up to ISO12800 for low-light conditions. It’s also one of the first Sony smartphones to sport a USB-C port.

Sony Xperia XZ specs:
5.2-inch Full HD TRILUMINOS display @ 1920 x 1080, 424ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass
2.2GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
Adreno 530 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB / 64GB internal storage
expandable up to 256GB via microSD
23MP 1/2.3” Exmor RS rear camera with Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid AF, 4K video recording
13MP 1/3.06” Exmor RS f/2.0 front camera
LTE Cat 4
Single and Dual-SIM variants (nano)
Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi
A-GNSS
DLNA Certified
Google Cast
NFC
High-Resolution Audio
IP65 or IP68 water resistance (varies per model)
Fingerprint scanner
Android Marshmallow
2900mAh battery
146 x 72 x 8.1 mm
161g

The Sony Xperia XZ will be offered in 32GB single-sim and 64GB dual SIM variants with Forest Blue, Mineral Black, and Platinum phone colors starting this October in the US. Pricing has not yet been announced.

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