Sony 8 core phone. Sony Xperia XA2 review

This smartphone, made in a “frameless” design, nevertheless retains the classic proportions (16:9) of a bright 5.2-inch screen. Its main camera has a slow-motion function (120 fps), and the front camera, with a wide-angle lens, is useful for group self-portraits. The filling, flavored with Android 8.0, is also worth noting a fresh processor, high-quality sound, NFC interface and support for fast charging. From the review, not only the advantages, but also the disadvantages will become clear Sony Xperia XA2.

Together with Xperia XA2 they introduced new original cases Style Cover Stand made of faux leather. Thanks to the adjustable tilt angle, these accessories provide comfortable viewing of videos. In this case, playback is automatically paused when the case is closed. In turn, the new mono Bluetooth headset MBH22 is designed for six hours of talk time and can be used in conjunction with Google Assistant to control music playback, as well as perform other commands.

• model: H4113;
• OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Xperia proprietary shell;
• Processor: 8-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (MSM8998), 8-core ARM Cortex-A53 architecture (up to 2.2 GHz);
• graphics subsystem: Adreno 508;
• RAM: 3 GB;
• memory for data storage: 32 GB, eMMC, combined slot for microSD/HC/XC memory cards (up to 256 GB);
• screen: 5.2 inches, IPS (1920x1080 pixels), pixel density per inch 424 ppi, safety glass Corning Gorilla Glass;
• main camera: 23 MP, Exmor RS (1/2.3-inch optical size), wide-angle G Lens (84-degree viewing angle), f/2.0 aperture, 5x Clear Image zoom, hybrid autofocus, LED flash, slow-motion video (120 fps), 4K video;
• front camera: 8 MP, Exmor R (1/4-inch optical size), ultra-wide-angle lens (120 degrees), f/2.4 aperture;
• network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (2G), UMTS HSPA+(3G), LTE (4G) Cat.13/Cat. 12;
• interfaces: Bluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz), Miracast, Google Cast, NFC, USB Type-C(OTG);
• SIM card format: two nanoSIM (4FF);
• sound: SmartAmp, Clear Audio+;
• radio: FM tuner;
• navigation: GPS/GLONASS, A-GPS;
• sensors: accelerometer, light and proximity sensors, gyroscope, compass (Hall sensor), fingerprint scanner;
• battery: non-removable, lithium-ion, 3,300 mAh, Smart Stamina 3.0, support for Quick Charge 3.0 and adaptive Qnovo, Battery Care;
• dimensions: 142x70x9.7 mm;
• weight: 171 grams;
• color: black, silver, blue, pink.

Design and ergonomics of Sony Xperia XA2

It's no secret that Sony smartphones are easy to distinguish among similar ones, largely due to their original, slightly angular design. So, the Xperia XA2 inherited the evolving Loop Surface concept, which is characterized by a slight curvature of the screen and symmetry, giving the device a more elegant look. The side edges of the case are made of anodized aluminum, while the top and bottom ends are supplemented with a decorative chamfer.

The front panel of the smartphone is entirely covered with protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass, but the back panel is covered with durable polycarbonate. Although in a silver color (and this is exactly the device we got for testing), it looks quite “metallic”. In addition to silver, black, blue and pink colors are also offered. If the side frames around the screen are practically invisible, then the upper and lower dies were made with a large margin. The power/lock button has returned to its classic round “metal rivet” look, as the fingerprint scanner has now moved to the rear panel. The overall dimensions of the Xperia XA2 are 142x70x9.7 mm, and the weight is 171 grams. At the same time, protection of the case from dust and moisture is not provided for this smartphone.

At the junction of the front panel and the top end there is a cutout for the speaker grille, below which the Sony logo was applied on the plate. To his right they collected the “invisible” LED indicator, a large “eye” of the front camera, as well as proximity and light sensors.

The control panel touch buttons (“Back”, “Home” and “Recent applications”) are the “triangle”, “circle” and “square” icons, which take their place at the bottom of the screen.

On bottom end around the USB Type-C connector for charging/synchronization there is a grille for a “multimedia” speaker and a hole for a “conversational” microphone.

The hole for the second microphone (for noise reduction) and the 3.5 mm connector (CTIA) for an audio headset are on the top end.

On the right edge there is a volume rocker, a power/lock button and a dedicated shooting key.

There is a slot on the left edge, covered with lid, which is easy to pry off with a fingernail. On the lid there is a tray intended for the first subscriber identification module (nanoSIM format). Another tray not connected to the lid (again, removable, for example, using a fingernail) is designed to install a second nanoSIM or microSD memory card.

In the center of the upper part of the rear panel, decorated with the Sony logo, the main camera lens was placed with a slightly protruding protective edging. A little to the left of it there was a place for an LED flash, and below – for a round capacitive pad for a fingerprint scanner. The NFC antenna area is marked with an icon.

Even with classic screen proportions (16:9), operating a 5.2-inch device with one hand is not particularly difficult. However, the settings provide special tools for changing the size of the screen working area.

Screen Sony Xperia XA2

The Xperia XA2 smartphone has a 5.2-inch IPS matrix with an aspect ratio of 16:9. At a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels, the pixel density per inch is 424 ppi. Branded Sony technology are used to improve image quality.

The required backlight level is selected either manually or automatically (“Adaptive adjustment”). According to unofficial data, the maximum brightness reaches 500 cd/sq. m, which even feels like the truth. In addition, the adjustment range is very wide. So it is quite comfortable to work, both in complete darkness and in bright light. Touch screen clearly responds to pressure and recognizes up to ten simultaneous touches. This multi-touch is confirmed by the results of the AnTuTu Tester program. In the settings, you can also step-by-step adjust the size of images, text and icons on the screen.

For color gamut and contrast, presets for standard mode and extreme brightness mode are offered. In addition, you can completely disable automatic image quality enhancement. The backlight control function automatically detects whether the device is in your hand or not. In the first case, the screen does not go off, but in the second it turns off in accordance with the timeout setting. Changing the color temperature of the screen (“White Balance”) makes the shades warmer or, conversely, cooler. A high-quality oleophobic coating is applied to the Gorilla Glass 4 protective glass. By the way, the “piquant” detail about the version number of the glass was found only on the Corning website.

Camera Sony Xperia XA2

IN Xperia smartphone The XA2 did not skimp on megapixels and equipped it with a rear camera with a 23 MP Exmor RS sensor (optical size 1/2.3 inches). The Sony G Lens wide-angle lens with an equivalent focal length (EFL) of 25 mm and a viewing angle of 84 degrees has an f/2.0 aperture. The maximum image resolution with the classic aspect ratio (4:3) is 5520x4144 pixels (23 MP). The main photo module also has an LED flash and digital image stabilization (SteadyShot). Hybrid autofocus ensures fast focusing in a variety of lighting conditions.

For Full HD video, the main photo module provides a frame rate of not only 30 fps, but also 60 fps. The separate “4K Video” application records clips at 3840x2160@30 fps.

There are three main shooting modes available in the Camera application - “Manual” (M), “Super Auto” and “Video”. You can force enable the HDR option only in manual mode, where you are asked to decide on your own focusing, as well as shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation levels and white balance presets.

Front camera with an 8-megapixel Exmor R sensor (1/4-inch optical size) received a lens with an f/2.4 aperture and a variable viewing angle. So, with just one tap on the corresponding icon on the viewfinder, you can switch between wide-angle (80 degrees) and ultra-wide-angle (120 degrees) mode. The maximum image resolution for a 4:3 aspect ratio here is 3264x2448 pixels (8 MP).

Horizontal swipes switch shooting modes, and vertical swipes (from top to bottom) change the main camera to the front one (and vice versa). In the settings, you can not only determine the photo resolution and video quality, but also, for example, activate the “soft skin” cosmetic effect for selfies. Among additional applications, along with “4K Video” and “Panorama”, various filters (“Artistic”) and augmented reality effects (“AR effect”) are also offered, which can somehow enliven boring photos.

In the “Video” mode of the main camera, next to the record button there is an icon that is used for slow-motion (120 fps) shooting with HD quality (1280×720 pixels).

Generally speaking, “photo hunting” with using Xperia XA2 left a mixed impression. On the one hand, one cannot help but note the simple interface and useful options, but on the other hand, for example, you still expect more from night and macro photography (again, on Sony sensors!).

Sound Sony Xperia XA2

Enabling the ClearAudio+ option replaces the 5-band equalizer with presets and separate controls low frequencies(Clear Bass technology). For headphones in manual mode, surround sound emulation in studios, clubs and concert halls is also provided. Let us recall that for wireless headsets paired via Bluetooth, LDAC and aptX HD codecs are available, providing high quality sound. The dynamic normalizer, in turn, equalizes the volume of different audio tracks or video recordings.

The “multimedia” speaker of the Xperia XA2 sounds quite loud and with good quality. The proprietary Music application offers to store your audio library on Google Drive. For the FM tuner that appeared in the new smartphone to work, you need to connect a wired audio headset as a short-wave antenna.

Sony Xperia XA2 hardware and performance

For Xperia XA2, the developers settled on a fresh mobile platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, which features increased gaming performance, enhanced photo and video capabilities, improved power efficiency, and high speed transferring data to LTE networks. Eight ARM Cortex-A53 processor cores, created using the 14 nm process technology, are clocked at up to 2.2 GHz. The Adreno 508 graphics accelerator works in tandem with them. At the same time, their performance, according to the company, has increased compared to its popular predecessor - Snapdragon 625 - by 10% and 30%, respectively.

The X12 LTE modem, when paired with a new RF transceiver, can provide a maximum downlink data rate of 600 Mbps (Cat. 12). appeared on the chip Bluetooth support 5.0, fast charging Quick Charge 4.0, shooting video in 4K format, etc. The basic configuration of the Xperia XA2 is complemented by 3 GB of RAM.

Testing Sony Xperia XA2. Results in the AnTuTu benchmark

Testing Sony Xperia XA2. Results in the GeekBench benchmark

The built-in storage capacity of 32 GB can be expanded with microSD/HC/XC memory cards (up to 256 GB). USB-OTG technology allows you to connect regular flash drives to your smartphone via a USB Type-C adapter. Let us remind you that the combined slot is designed to install either a memory card or a second nanoSIM.

Functions voice communication And mobile internet in Xperia XA2 are assigned to one radio channel, with which two subscriber identification modules in nanoSIM format (4FF) can alternately work. They provide support for fourth-generation LTE networks for mobile terminal categories Cat.12/Cat.13. The set of 4G frequency bands contains the FDD-LTE Band 3 (1,800 MHz), Band 7 (2,600 MHz) and Band 20 (800 MHz) required for Russia. Among other wireless communications, along with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), Miracast, Google Cast, Bluetooth 5.0 (LDAC, aptX HD) and NFC are supported.

The NFC interface is useful for exchanging data between smartphones or making payments Android service Pay. In tandem with the corresponding application, it will also help you find out the balance of Strelka and Troika transport cards.

Satellite GPS systems and GLONASS can be used for positioning and navigation. There is also a coordination mode over Wi-Fi and cellular networks (A-GPS).

Autonomy Sony Xperia XA2

The non-removable battery capacity of the Xperia XA2 is 3,300 mAh. The smartphone comes with the usual charger(5 V/1.5 A), so to take advantage of Charge 3.0 fast charging, you will need to purchase, for example, the recommended UCH12W adapter. After which you can fill the battery halfway in about half an hour.

As for the energy efficiency of the new smartphone, the AnTuTu Tester program rated it at 7,507 points. A set of test videos in MP4 format (hardware decoding) and Full HD quality at full brightness played continuously for about 7.6 hours.

To extend the autonomy of the Xperia XA2, smart power saving modes Stamina and Ultra Stamina are used, the first of which limits, in particular, background data transfer, and the second - the number of available applications. Qnovo's adaptive charging technology and Battery Care feature increase battery life.

Sony Xperia XA2 Software Features

The Xperia XA2 smartphone runs under operating Android systems 8.0 (Oreo) with the proprietary Xperia shell, which minimally changes the interface and adds a number of features to it. For example, like stock Android, there is an application menu and separate screens with program shortcuts. And a standard solution is used for the notification curtain. Long-pressing an application icon brings up an access menu (if supported) with up to four frequently used functions of that application. With the next tap and hold, on the line of the menu that appears, you can move the icon of one of these functions to home screen. For example, from “Settings” you can separately select quick transition to the section “Accumulator (Battery)”.

In addition to choosing a wallpaper and theme, in the settings it’s easy to change the icon grid, as well as decide on the type of transition between work screens.

To conveniently unlock your smartphone, for example, by pairing it with a PIN code, it is recommended to use a fingerprint scanner, the capacitive pad of which is located on the back panel of the smartphone. In the Smart Lock section, you can also configure quick unlocking of the device using face and/or voice recognition. It is worth remembering that such protection is less reliable than using fingerprints.

One-Handed Actions makes it easy to resize your home screen, including support for optimized dialing, unlocking, and notification apps. Note that dividing the screen into two parts (tap and hold on the “Recent applications” icon) is not yet supported by all programs.

Where to buy and conclusions

Positioned as a mid-range smartphone price category, Xperia XA2 at the start of sales was estimated at 25,990 rubles. Of the 5.2-inch “classics” with a standard aspect ratio (16:9) screen, for example, for (our review here) they are now asking only a thousand more (26,990 rubles). This difference, in addition to the additional display, is obviously due to the presence of a Super AMOLED screen, dual (12 MP + 12 MP) main and 16 MP front cameras, as well as 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal memory. True, it will no longer be possible to expand the existing storage with microSD cards, but the set wireless connections There is no NFC interface. In addition, you will have to be content with Android 7.0 (Nougat) OS coupled with the Flyme OS shell.

Pros:

• bright screen with narrow frames;
• front camera with wide viewing angle;
• high-quality sound;
• a set of interfaces, including NFC;
• fast charging support;
• Android 8.0 OS out of the box;

User Rating: 5 (1 votes)

More recently, cameras in Sony phones were so highly rated that devices from Samsung and Apple were left to bite the dust. However, in recent years, the role of camera phones has become more common. But this year Sony decided to tell the market that there is still powder in the flask. The manufacturer did not follow trends by installing a dual camera, giving preference to one, but the most top-end sensor. The back side is decorated with a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera (IMX400) with f/2.0 aperture. And this is a truly innovative system. Why?

Sony used special memory that took place between the sensor and control circuits. It serves as a kind of buffer where frames are temporarily saved without waiting for them to be written to the main memory. As a result, this has a positive effect on the reading speed of the sensor. In addition, it is the built-in memory that allows you to record slow-mo video at 960 fps, while most smartphones can record at 240 fps at best. Even without delving particularly deeply into the characteristics of the Sony Xperia XZ1 camera, it can confidently be called one of the best on the market. Sony did not take quantity, presenting one, but high-quality module.

As for the photo quality itself, the Xperia XZ1 is comparable to the company’s other smartphone, the XZ Premium. It also uses the Motion Eye sensor. During the day the photos turn out just great. Lots of details, minimal noise, wide range and accurate colors. In low light, the quality of photographs, of course, decreases, but still remains at a fairly acceptable level.

Videos on the Sony Xperia XZ1 can be recorded at a maximum resolution of 4K. You can record 1080p videos at 30 or 60 fps. In 720p you can record video at up to 960 fps. The videos on the Sony Xperia XZ1 are of a very, very decent level.

Front camera 13 megapixels with f/2.0 aperture. A good sensor that supports FullHD video recording. The pictures are detailed and clear. There are additional modes. In general, the camera's capabilities are more than enough to take good selfies.

3D modeling

Perhaps the most interesting feature of the Sony Xperia XZ1. A proprietary development of a Japanese company, which allows you to create 3D models of various objects using a camera. The technology looks really interesting and promising. The principle of the function is well explained in this video:

You can do a bunch of different things with scanned models, from processing them directly on your smartphone to printing them on a 3D printer. What’s also interesting is that the system is self-learning. The manufacturer promises that with each subsequent scan we will receive better and better models. I am glad that Sony is not lagging behind other companies in developing augmented and virtual reality technologies.

Autonomy

Let's not beat around the bush - the 2700 mAh battery seems very, very small for the characteristics of the Sony Xperia XZ1. However, the smartphone continues to pleasantly surprise us. It is not clear what affected the autonomy (a more efficient chipset process or software optimization), but the Xperia XZ1 shows autonomy results that are superior to smartphones with 3000+ mAh batteries. Probably, the limitation of background processes in , which is one of the main features of the updated OS, really has an effect.

Naturally, you shouldn’t expect that your smartphone will last a record amount of time in active mode. With active use, whatever one may say, in the evening the Sony Xperia XZ1 will have to be charged. In video playback mode, the smartphone shows an amazing 11 and a half hours battery life, in web surfing mode - 2 hours less.

Smartphone supports modern technology fast charging – QuickCharge 3.0. In just 30 minutes the battery can be filled to 60%.

Sony Xperia XZ1: where to buy, price, analogues

In Russia, Sony Xperia XZ1 starts at a price of 49,990 rubles. The start date for sales of the smartphone is scheduled for October 11. The company will be accepting pre-orders from September 27 to October 3. Users who pre-order will receive branded noise-canceling headphones as a gift. In other countries, the Sony Xperia XZ1 can be purchased for around $775.

What analogues of the Sony Xperia XZ1 can be considered? Yes, in principle, any of the latest flagships of 2017.

• Samsung Galaxy S8. An excellent smartphone that has been on sale for almost six months. Powerful hardware, first-class cameras, 18:9 display.
• . A new product from another Korean company, presented at IFA 2017. It should start in Russia in October. Offers top-end hardware, flagship cameras and large display with thin frames.
• . A smartphone in a more classic design. Excellent screen, excellent cameras and top-end hardware.

Conclusion and review of Sony Xperia XZ1

Despite the wide frames, lack of a dual camera and classic design, the Sony Xperia XZ1 makes a good impression. The smartphone looks stylish, has advanced hardware, a top-end main camera sensor, and is powered by the latest Android versions, it has excellent stereo sound and a bunch of less noticeable innovations. Why not a flagship?! It's hard to find fault with the Sony Xperia XZ1. Some roughness in the firmware and software from the manufacturer will be “added” in subsequent updates, which in turn will affect performance. True connoisseurs of Sony smartphone design will also appreciate the Xperia XZ1, but non-connoisseurs are unlikely to even consider the device. Even the battery, despite expectations, did not disappoint.

Sony Xperia XZ1 – good smartphone, but not for everyone. At a price of almost 50,000 rubles, it has a lot of alternatives that have a greater chance of success thanks to various trendy features - dual camera, frameless screen. Is the Sony Xperia XZ1 worth the money? More likely yes than no. Show me a flagship smartphone from an AAA brand that would cost much less at launch.

Sony takes the MWC exhibition very seriously. For example, I don’t remember the last time a company came to Barcelona with just one device - usually they show at least two. And sometimes three. This year we are dealing with the Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact. The name did not conceal any intrigue, but in fact, Sony’s flagship line has changed beyond recognition. And I’m not exaggerating at all - everything you might love about the appearance of Sony smartphones remains a thing of the past. The Xperia of today is similar to everything from Nokia and HTC to Xiaomi, but not a Sony product.

I'm sure the new design will be the most talked about aspect of both new products. After all, it implies not only a new aesthetics, but also the rejection of some elements. For example, a mini-jack. Or a fingerprint sensor on the side. But technical specifications haven't changed that much. The highlight of the program is, of course, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 platform, so many of the hardware changes are due to it.

Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact have remained virtually unchanged in size, but their screen diagonal has increased slightly - thanks to the screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Well, in general, as you can see, the compact model has much fewer technical differences from the traditional one. Although some features cannot be displayed in a short table - more on this below.

Sony, like no other, loves to give its design concepts loud marketing names. The previous one was called Infinity Loop, the current one is Ambient Flow. It sounds interesting, but in reality everything looks as if Sony did not promote its own ideas of beauty to the masses, but gathered focus groups and tried to please everyone. And the XZ2 seems to be in keeping with the spirit of the times and has everything you need for a flagship in 2018, but in my opinion the design is too boring.

Is there Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides of the case? Thank you, but now almost any flagship can boast the same thing. Does the back panel play beautiful colors in the sun? It’s cool, but we’ve been pleased with such tricks for a long time by all and sundry, including budget handsets under the Honor brand. 18:9 aspect ratio screen? Great, but why couldn't we do this earlier? In general, the design is very controversial. If previous Sony smartphones could not be confused with anything, then the current ones can easily be mistaken for any other handset, not necessarily a flagship one. The only definitely pleasant point is the slightly convex shape of the rear panel. Compared to the flat handsets of previous generations, the Xperia XZ2 feels more pleasant and natural in the hand, but only the most attentive users will be able to notice this difference.

It’s nice (and very correct from a marketing point of view) that Sony does not focus on specifications, because most smartphones that have already been presented or will be presented at MW C will have exactly the same hardware and approximately the same specifications. Instead, the company continues to improve the software features of last year's flagships. One of them was the function of 3D scanning of the head, face or arbitrary small objects. This will appear in an improved form in the Xperia XZ2. Previously, you could only scan your head with the help of a friend and the main camera of your smartphone, but now you can get by with the front camera and a pair of your own hands.

One more important detail- rendering of a 3D model can now be done not only on the smartphone itself, but also in the cloud. And in this case, the quality of the model will be higher due to a larger number of polygons (500 thousand versus 50 thousand) and higher texture resolution. True, it is not yet clear how quickly processing will take place on the server and how well it will all work. If there are no complaints about the main camera - the result was quite good last year, then the quality of self-scanning using the front camera raises some doubts. But we will definitely check this in the process of preparing a detailed review.

The main camera is the same as on the Xperia XZ1 - it is the same Motion Eye module with a 19-megapixel CMOS sensor produced by Sony. From a hardware point of view, everything is the same here, but there are several software improvements: color correction, noise reduction and contour sharpening. However, it has not yet been possible to check how much this affected the quality of shooting. It is known that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 allows you to implement multi-frame noise reduction at the hardware level, but it is also known that Sony has long been unable to bring the quality of pictures closer to either the iPhone, or the flagship Galaxy, or even Huawei. So I'm very skeptical about the Xperia XZ2. And at the same time, I will be very happy if Sony manages to break this vicious circle. Yes, the camera is still capable of shooting slow-motion video at 960 frames per second, but now in Full resolution HD. True, the concept itself has not changed - you can activate this mode literally for a second. We'll find out a little later whether there will be a noticeable increase in quality.

The most unexpected new feature is the so-called Dynamic Vibration System. When watching movies, videos, or playing games, the smartphone will vibrate to the beat of the music or gaming situation. Something between the iPhone's Taptic Engine and feedback on PlayStation controllers.

Finally, the Xperia XZ2 will come with an adapter that supports QuickCharge. Until this point, Sony practiced saving on matches, but in the end common sense prevailed. Moreover, the smartphone also supports wireless fast charging. However, this requires a special adapter, which is sold separately. Moreover, you will also need a separate adapter in order to listen to music on your favorite headphones - starting with the Xperia XZ2 line, Sony is abandoning the mini-jack. In general, this is the saddest and most senseless trend of recent years. Despite the fact that the 3.5 mm jack itself does not interfere with anything (including sales wireless headphones or the ability to make moisture protection), all manufacturers refuse it.

The exact release dates for the Xperia XZ2 in Russia have not yet been announced, as well as the price. All we know for sure is that the smartphone will be released in the second quarter of 2018 and will be available in four colors: obsidian black (as in the photo), cold silver, dark emerald and ash pink.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

The concept of a compact flagship is still relevant and good. Many people still can’t get used to the size of traditional top-end smartphones, and there are very few compact devices with powerful hardware on the market. You can only remember the iPhone SE and the entire Sony line Xperia Compact. In Russia they traditionally love her very much.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact cannot boast of the Dynamic Vibration System - again, there was simply no room in the case to install the required element. Well wireless charging impossible due to the fact that the back panel of the case is plastic, not glass. Fast wired charging is supported, and the corresponding adapter is included in the package by default.

The color range of the XZ2 Compact will be approximately the same as that of the older model, but the shades are softer, pastel: black, white silver, smoky green and pink coral. The price and exact release dates in Russia have not been announced again - keep in mind the second quarter of this year. And the cost will most likely be (exactly) the same as last year's Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact. The latter should remain on sale and become noticeably cheaper. At least that would be logical.

Sony prepared for release Xperia C5 Ultra with 6-inch display and Xperia M5 with 8-core processor MediaTek Helio X10 and the most advanced camera in the company’s range. By the way, this chipset will soon “progress” to a 10-core configuration, which we described in detail yesterday in this material: “ " But let's return to our today's heroes from the Japanese vendor - these are very interesting and even unique new products that deserve the closest attention despite the lack of hype around their announcement.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

In the model Xperia C5 Ultra company Sony tried to implement its latest design achievements, including in the field of narrowing the side frames to 0.8 millimeters. In fact, they are not visible, which creates the effect of a “frameless” communicator due to the huge diagonal of the display itself of 6 inches. In general, this communicator acts as rulers " Xperia T"(the last device in it is Xperia T4 Ultra) and combining it with a series of selfie smartphones " Xperia C"(but only recently appeared in it). If you remember how the code name of the device (“Lavender”) periodically popped up on the Internet, then Xperia C5 Ultra that is precisely what he is.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

- NanoSIM slot for 1 or 2 SIM cards (Xperia C5 Ultra Dual);

- 6.0-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (~367 ppi) with invisible 0.8 mm side frames;
- Eight-core 64-bit processor with a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz;
- Mali-T760MP2 video chip;
- RAM 2 GB;
- Built-in memory 16 GB;

- Main camera (25 mm) with a resolution of 13 megapixels with LED flash and autofocus;
- 13 megapixel front camera with autofocus and LED flash;


- Other features: scratch-resistant rear surface, compact dimensions for a 6-inch phablet with one-handed control, Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, proprietary software.
- Non-removable battery with a capacity of 2930 mAh;
- Platform with branded software Sony;
- Thickness 8.2 mm, dimensions 164 x 79 mm, weight 187 grams;

As experts from various information publications note, Sony created a model Xperia M5 using endangered design standards OmniBalance and the top model’s own achievements (the one that is presented outside Japan under the name Xperia Z3+). Distinctive feature smartphone - 21.5 megapixel camera based on a flagship sensor Sony IMX230. It seems that the company has gone to great lengths, squandering all its trump cards even in the mid-budget segment (this is what the new product is aimed at). Obviously, this fall the Japanese IT giant will really surprise us even more cool camera and hardware filling in the generation mobile devices (« "), otherwise Xperia M5 I wouldn't own such a powerful camera. But this is not the only argument Sony- the newly introduced camera phone has stainless steel elements and a powerful eight-core processor MediaTek Helio X10, high pixel density of the 5-inch display (441 ppi) and a lot of other delights, which you can read more about below.

- NanoSIM slot for 1 or 2 SIM cards (Xperia M5 Dual);
- GSM/GPRS/Edge, UMTS/HSDPA, 4G LTE Cat.4 networks;
- 5.0-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (~441 ppi);
- Processor eight-core 64-bit MediaTek Helio X10 Turbo (MediaTek MT6795) with a clock frequency of 1.9 GHz;
- PowerVR G6200 video chip;
- RAM 3 GB;
- Built-in memory 16 GB;
- Supports MicroSD cards up to 200 GB
- Main camera Sony IMX 230 with a resolution of 21.5 megapixels with LED flash and phase detection autofocus;
- Front camera 13 megapixels with autofocus;
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac modules, Bluetooth 4.1 HS, GPS/GLONASS, NFC chip;
- Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, light, digital compass, barometer;
- Other features: scratch-resistant rear surface, water protection according to IP68 standard (immersion by 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes), proprietary software.
- Non-removable battery with a capacity of 2600 mAh;
- Android platform 5.0 Lollipop with proprietary Sony software;
- Thickness 7.6 mm, dimensions 142 x 72 mm, weight 143 grams;
- The price and release date have not been announced.