The latest innovations in audio, visual and camera experiences from Sony harnessed into two stunning new Xperia™ smartphones, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact
- - Xperia XZ1 offers immersive entertainment and content creation innovations through Sony’s groundbreaking Motion Eye™ camera with Super slow motion video, 19MP Autofocus burst, pioneering 3D Creator feature, 5.2” Full HD HDR display with streaming HDR video compatibility, and premium audio experience with S-Force Front Surround Sound and dual front-facing speakers.
- - Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile Platforms for smooth performance and super-fast download speeds[i] and will launch with the latest Android 8.0 Oreo™ operating system.
Toronto, August 31, 2017 –
Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today announced two
additions to its flagship family, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact.
Both smartphones incorporate the latest Motion Eye™ camera for capturing
detail beyond human eye capability and feature 960 frames per second
(fps) Super slow motion video, new groundbreaking technology for mobile
with 3D scanning, class-leading display technologies for beautiful
on-screen images (including HDR display for Xperia XZ1 only), and a
premium listening experience with S-Force Surround Sound and Hi-Res
Audio. Wrapped in a timeless premium design, Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1
Compact both combine advanced processing power with super-fast download
speeds and are launching with Android 8.0 Oreo™ out of the box.
“These
new smartphones build on the tremendous success and reception of our
Xperia XZ Premium, which has received high recognition among our
customers due to its world-class, innovative audio, visual and camera
features,” said Kunihiko Shiomi, President of Sony Mobile Communications
North America. “Now, for the first time, our customers can create,
share and print 3D scans directly from our smartphones, an amazing
breakthrough certain to delight the growing creative class who continue
to amaze us with how they use their devices to make the ordinary
extraordinary.”
Xperia XZ1: Entertainment and creativity powered by Sony innovation
Building
on Sony’s traditional strengths in camera, visual and audio innovation,
the Xperia XZ1 takes another step forward as the premier smartphone for
fans of entertainment and content creation. It all starts with the
camera. As introduced in Xperia XZ Premium, the camera on Xperia XZ1
comes equipped with Sony’s exclusive Super slow motion video capture,
courtesy of the Motion Eye™ camera system. Built using know-how from
Sony’s ‘α’ and Cyber-shot™ camera ranges, the Motion Eye system consists
of a powerful 1GB memory-stacked camera sensor that processes images
five times faster than conventional cameras found in other smartphones.
This, in turn, provides the ability to create incredible Super slow
motion videos at 960 fps, which is four times slower than videos
captured on other smartphones[ii].
A
new feature of the Motion Eye camera on Xperia XZ1 is Autofocus burst,
which is an enhanced Predictive Hybrid Autofocus with rapid-fire burst
capability that captures continuous motion at 10 fps while remaining in
focus at 19MP resolution.
The updated
camera also introduces 3D Creator, a breakthrough in mobile innovation
and creativity. 3D Creator is Sony’s unique in-house algorithm for fast
and easy scanning of 3D objects, offering a new world of creative
possibilities. For the first time ever in a smartphone, users can
capture high-quality 3D scans of objects in just one minute using the
four scan modes: head scan, face scan, food scan and freeform scan. Each
mode has its own custom guide for ease of use, and after users finish
scanning an object, there are various playful options. Users can share
scans with friends on messenger apps[iii] using 3D stickers or upload
the scans to the 3D community (such as Sketchfab). Users can make the
scan come alive by using it to create an avatar for use in the camera AR
effects options, third-party apps, as a live wallpaper, or even send
scans to a 3D printer to create a memorable keepsake. Within the 3D
Creator apps, users can also choose the “Find More” button that takes
them to even more possibilities available through Google Play to explore
a wider and ever-growing 3D ecosystem.
Rounding off the premium camera experience is the first-class 13MP front camera with Sony Exmor RS® ISO6400 and a display flash for taking outstanding selfies in any light.
Xperia
XZ1 boasts an abundance of enhancements to optimize users’
entertainment experiences, including the 5.2” 1080p Full HD HDR display
that produces crisp, clear images and videos even outdoors. With the HDR
(High Dynamic Range) and 5.2” Full HD display, Xperia XZ1 is ideal for
streaming HDR video from leading entertainment platforms, including
Netflix and Amazon.[iv] Using Sony’s BRAVIA TV technology, Xperia XZ1
brings more color and contrast for immersing users in their favorite
shows and movies in stunning realism. Further technologies, including
TRILUMINOS™ Display for mobile, X-Reality™ for mobile, and Dynamic
Contrast Enhancer, work together to deliver razor-sharp, detailed and
brighter images on screen.
Xperia XZ1
also comes with a host of the latest Sony audio innovations, including
S-Force Front Surround Sound and dual front-facing speakers, bringing
users 50 percent more sound pressure[v] than previous Xperia models for
an awesome sound even when users decide to listen without headphones.
Other advanced audio technology includes SmartAmp (which minimizes
prevents speaker degradation over time) and High-Resolution Audio,
enabling users to enjoy every nuance and detail in a track as if users
are right there with the artist. Plus, the built-in Digital Noise
Cancelling (DNC) technology reduces exterior noise by up to 98 percent
when paired with DNC headphones for undisturbed listening.
Xperia
XZ1 is powered by the cutting-edge Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 Mobile
Platform with X16 LTE, designed to provide blazing-fast Gigabit LTE
downloads speeds (up to 1Gbps) and performance to enjoy a modern
lifestyle while users are working or having fun. The Snapdragon 835
Mobile Platform is engineered to support stunning graphics, smooth
performance and enhanced battery efficiency. Xperia XZ1 is also the
first smartphone to ship with Google’s latest Android 8.0 Oreo™. The
device is perfect for smooth, responsive gameplay of users’ favorite
PlayStation®4 games using PS4 Remote Play. File transfers are also
super-fast thanks to the USB 3.1 connection, which is 10 times quicker
than USB 2.0 with a transfer speed of up to 5Gbps.
Every
aspect of Xperia XZ1 is encased in a timeless full-metal design
constructed with Sony craftsmanship. The exterior has Sony’s signature
flagship loop surface with a seamless body for a premium, understated
look and refined feel. The water-resistant[vi], dust-proof design is
built with active usage in mind, and has been constructed with a full
body joint structure that’s strong against any twist and bend. Xperia
XZ1’s display is reinforced with durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5.
Wrapping up the premium design are four new colors, each inspired by
natural light and the beauty of the changing tones of morning: Moonlit
Blue, Venus Pink, Warm Silver and Sony’s classic Black.
Xperia XZ1 Compact: The power of a Sony flagship smartphone beautifully packaged in a pocket-sized design
Xperia
XZ1 Compact is the latest in a line of industry-leading compact
smartphones from Sony. Taking the compact smartphone category to a new
level, Xperia XZ1 Compact is the first smartphone of its size to feature
the state-of-the-art Motion Eye camera system consisting of a powerful
1GB memory-stacked camera sensor that delivers the ability to create
incredible Super slow motion videos at 960 fps. Also like the Xperia
XZ1, the camera on Xperia XZ1 Compact features 3D Creator and comes with
Autofocus burst for rapidly capturing continuous motion at 10 fps while
remaining in focus at 19MP resolution.
The
8MP front-facing camera on Xperia XZ1 Compact comes with an
industry-leading super-wide-angle 12mm lens with 120° Field of View
(FoV) for taking selfies that tell a more complete story by capturing
more people and more of the surrounding scene. Users can easily switch
to an 80° normal angle with a single on-screen click. The front-facing
camera also features display flash for snapping beautifully clear
selfies even in difficult lowlight conditions.
Sony
is renowned for its unique audio innovations and Xperia XZ1 Compact
does not compromise despite its size, packing the latest Sony
audio-enhancing technologies such as SmartAmp, Hi-Res Audio, DSEE HX
upscaling, LDAC, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC) and ClearAudio+. Like
Xperia XZ1, the Compact features S-Force Surround Sound and dual
front-facing speakers, which have 50 percent more sound pressure than
previous models to enjoy unprecedented sound quality.
Xperia
XZ1 Compact is powered by the leading-edge Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835
Mobile Platform. With download speeds of up to 800Mbps, Xperia XZ1
Compact lets users download an episode of a TV series in 30
seconds[vii]. It features battery capacity of 2700 mAh (the same as
Xperia XZ1).
XZ1 Compact comes in a
4.6” HD Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 display encased in a durable
reinforced water-and dust-resistant v glass fiber body featuring diamond
cut metal edges for improved connectivity. Xperia XZ1 Compact comes in
four beautiful colors: Black, White Silver, Blue and Twilight Pink.
Xperia XA1 Plus: Bringing superior entertainment to the palm of users’ hand
Finally,
Sony Mobile introduces the latest addition to its super mid-range
family, Xperia XA1 Plus. Offering best in class entertainment in the
palm of the consumers’ hand, it features a 23MP camera, 5.5” Full HD
display and immersive audio performance with Sony technologies. Bringing
a vibrant choice of three colours, Gold, Blue and Black, to express
ones individual style, Xperia XA1 Plus features a rounded, sleek design
with narrow borders. All this is powered with all day battery thanks to
its large capacity and Stamina Mode and with power efficient performance
to keep everything running smoothly and quickly with its octa-core
processor.