Sony Xperia Z

The body of the Xperia Z is a rectangular slab compared to Sony's more curved Xperia T and Xperia Arc S.{{cite web|url=http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z-review-50010121/|title=Sony Xperia Z Review|publisher=Cnet UK|access-date=16 February 2013|archive-date=13 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130313231952/http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z-review-50010121/|url-status=dead}} This design is called "OmniBalance", which "is focused on creating balance and symmetry in all directions", according to Sony.{{cite web |title=Xperia Z Design Highlights |url=http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z/features/#design |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421134759/http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z/features/ |archive-date=21 April 2013 |publisher=Sony Mobile}} The Xperia Z has subtly rounded edges and reflective surfaces on all sides, which are held together by a skeleton frame made from glass fiber polyamide. The aluminum power button is placed on the right-hand side of the device, which is said to make one-handed operation of the phone easier.{{cite web |title=Sony Xperia Z Hands-on |url=http://www.jariphone.com/xperia/xperia-z-hands-mammoth-roundup-video |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130521164615/http://www.jariphone.com/xperia/xperia-z-hands-mammoth-roundup-video |archive-date=21 May 2013 |access-date=16 February 2013 |website=JariPhone |publisher=}}

The phone's dimensions are stated to be 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm, and its weight is 146 grams (including the battery). It has a non-user-replaceable lithium-ion battery, rated at 2330 mAh.

The phone is covered on the front and back by tempered glass, where the front is Dragontrail Glass from Asahi Glass Company resin-bonded to the LCD, and the back is Corning Gorilla Glass.{{cite tweet |user=SonyMobileNews |number=289572752229285889 |title=.@mwuhani3609 we don't comment on supplier names but Xperia Z uses durable tempered glass that has equiv specs to Gorilla/Dragontrail ^SM |date=10 January 2013}}{{cite web|title=Sony Xperia Z Press Conference|date=19 February 2013|url=http://www.eprice.com.hk/mobile/talk/4551/49606/1/rv/sony-xperia-z-L36h-review/|publisher=eprice.com.hk|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=22 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130222010932/http://www.eprice.com.hk/mobile/talk/4551/49606/1/rv/sony-xperia-z-L36h-review|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Does the Xperia Z use both Dragontrail and Gorilla Glass?|date=20 February 2013|url=http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/02/20/does-the-xperia-z-use-both-dragontrail-and-gorilla-glass/|publisher=xperiablog.net|access-date=22 February 2013|archive-date=24 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130224015625/http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/02/20/does-the-xperia-z-use-both-dragontrail-and-gorilla-glass/|url-status=live}}

It includes a 13.1-megapixel rear camera with an Exmor RS IMX135{{Cite web|last=scorpus57|date=30 March 2013|title=Review: Sony Xperia Z|url=https://www.neowin.net/news/review-sony-xperia-z|access-date=2020-07-15|website=Neowin|language=en|archive-date=8 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708175616/https://www.neowin.net/news/review-sony-xperia-z|url-status=live}} image sensor, flash, image stabilization, HDR, face detection (with red-eye reduction), Sweep Panorama, scene recognition and 16x digital zoom, and a 2.2-megapixel front camera with a Sony Exmor R sensor. Both cameras record video at 1080p.

The rear camera is one of the first mobile phone cameras that can capture HDR video.{{Cite web |date=17 February 2013 |title=Sony Xperia Z review: Zero hour |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z-review-887.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410031955/https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z-review-887.php |archive-date=10 April 2023 |access-date=14 August 2023 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}

The camera software is equipped with a quick launch feature, also known as fast capture, allowing the optional automatic capture of a photo or record video immediately after launch from the lock screen.{{Citation |title=Quick Launch; Shutter Sound - Sony T-Mobile XPERIA Z 1s C6916 User Manual|page=73}}

The burst shot mode of the Xperia Z has three-speed settings: high speed (0.9 megapixels), middle (9.6 megapixels), and low (2.1 megapixels). For unknown reasons, the resolution at the lowest speed setting is lower than at the medium speed setting.{{Cite web|date=2013-04-01|title=How to take better shots with your Sony Xperia Z? Use Burst mode!|url=http://blog.gsmarena.com/how-to-take-better-shots-with-your-sony-xperia-z-use-burst-mode/|access-date=2020-07-14|website=blog.gsmarena.com|archive-date=4 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204181752/http://blog.gsmarena.com/how-to-take-better-shots-with-your-sony-xperia-z-use-burst-mode/|url-status=live}} At the highest speed setting, the device can capture 1000 photos within 68 seconds.{{Cite web|date=2013-02-11|title=Sony Xperia Z - Rund 1000 Bilder dank Burst Mode in 68 Sekunden|url=https://www.giga.de/smartphones/sony-yuga-erste-bilder-des-hochauflosenden-androiden-aufgetaucht/news/sony-xperia-z-rund-1000-bilder-dank-burst-mode-in-68-sekunden/|access-date=2020-07-14|website=GIGA|language=de|archive-date=27 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227153727/https://www.giga.de/smartphones/sony-yuga-erste-bilder-des-hochauflosenden-androiden-aufgetaucht/news/sony-xperia-z-rund-1000-bilder-dank-burst-mode-in-68-sekunden/|url-status=dead}}

Tests suggest that poor image processing in the automatic (standard) camera mode leads to a quality loss that photos captured through burst mode appear higher in comparison.{{Cite web|date=2013-03-19|title=Xperia Z: Burst Mode picture quality better than Normal Mode {{!}} Xperia Blog|url=https://www.xperiablog.net/2013/03/19/xperia-z-burst-mode-picture-quality-better-than-normal-mode/|access-date=2020-07-14|website=www.xperiablog.net|archive-date=27 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220427122052/https://www.xperiablog.net/2013/03/19/xperia-z-burst-mode-picture-quality-better-than-normal-mode/|url-status=live}}

The smartphone has a capacitive touchscreen with a size of 5", and its resolution is 1920x1080 pixels (1080p) at 441 ppi, with 16 million colors. The screen uses Sony's Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for picture and video enhancement.

The smartphone ships with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB of internal storage flash memory (with approx. 11 GB available to the user) and a microSD card slot which accepts cards up to 128 GB.

The smartphone has a built-in 3.5 mm audio jack for headphones, GPS and GLONASS support, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, HDMI (via MHL), MirrorLink 1.0, Miracast and NFC, in addition to being DLNA certified. In Japan, the smartphone features an infrared blaster.

NFC is a core feature of the device.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} The device is certified to IP55 and IP57 standards to be dust-protected, low-pressure water jet-protected and waterproof, allowing immersion under 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes.{{cite web |title=Xperia Z Specifications |url=http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z/specifications/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130223075658/http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z/specifications/ |archive-date=23 February 2013 |publisher=Sony Mobile}}

The Xperia Z originally ran Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with Sony's launcher and additional applications, including Sony's media applications (Walkman, Album, and Movies), as well as a battery stamina mode.{{cite web|title=Hands on: Sony Xperia Z review|url=http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z-1119637/review|publisher=TechRadar|access-date=1 February 2013|archive-date=26 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726053049/http://www.techradar.com/us/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-z-1119637/review|url-status=dead}} The device received an update to Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) on 24 June 2013.{{Cite web |date=25 June 2013 |title=Sony updates the Xperia Z to Android 4.2.2 with an OTA update |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_updates_the_xperia_z_to_android_422_with_an_ota_update-news-6269.php |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US |archive-date=26 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426135422/https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_updates_the_xperia_z_to_android_422_with_an_ota_update-news-6269.php |url-status=live }} In December 2013, the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean software update rolled out for Xperia Z devices.{{Cite web |date=23 December 2013 |title=Android 4.3 rolling out to Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Xperia Tablet Z |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/android_43_rolling_out_to_xperia_z_zl_zr_and_xperia_tablet_z-news-7416.php |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}} In May 2014, the Android 4.4.2 KitKat software update rolled out, followed by Android 4.4.4 in September 2014.{{Cite web |date=9 September 2014 |title=Sony Xperia Z is now getting Android 4.4.4 update |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z_is_now_getting_android_444_update-news-9589.php |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US}}

On 16 October 2014, Sony reported that it would be updating the entire Xperia Z lineup of devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop, beginning in early 2015, for the core Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 devices, with others following soon after. Later in CES 2015 at Sony's event, they announced that the Android 5.0 Lollipop would be rolled out to the Xperia Z series starting in February 2015.{{cite web|url=http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10/16/were-bringing-android-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/|title=We're bringing Android 5.0; Lollipop to the entire Xperia Z Series|publisher=Sony Mobile|access-date=17 December 2014|date=16 October 2014|archive-date=15 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215202422/http://blogs.sonymobile.com/2014/10/16/were-bringing-android-5-0-lollipop-to-the-entire-xperia-z-series/|url-status=live}}

On 29 May 2015, Sony released Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Xperia Z, followed by Android 5.0.2 on 23 May 2015. On 7 September 2015, Sony released Android 5.1 Lollipop for the Xperia Z.{{Cite web |last=Vlad |date=7 September 2015 |title=Sony pushes Android 5.1.1 update to Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, and Tablet Z |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_pushes_android_511_update_to_xperia_z_zl_zr_and_tablet_z-news-13889.php |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=GSMArena.com |language=en-US |archive-date=26 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230426135232/https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_pushes_android_511_update_to_xperia_z_zl_zr_and_tablet_z-news-13889.php |url-status=live }} This was the final firmware update for the device, as Android 6.0 Marshmallow was released for the Xperia Z2 and later Xperia devices only.{{Cite web|url=https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiam4aqua/faq/system-%26-performance/801930740b21ac8f014fde85a06d00675a/#gref|title=Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for Xperia devices|website=Support|publisher=Sony|access-date=June 25, 2019|archive-date=30 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200130154832/https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiam4aqua/faq/system-%26-performance/801930740b21ac8f014fde85a06d00675a/#gref|url-status=live}}

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The following table shows which UMTS and LTE bands are supported. See the list of UMTS networks and the list of LTE networks to find which bands are required to use a cell phone service provider.

All variants support four 2G GSM bands: 850/900/1800/1900.

The Xperia Z has received mostly positive reviews from critics.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}} Damien McFerren of CNET gave the phone 4 and a half stars out of five and said "The Sony Xperia Z combines looks, power and connectivity to supply one of the most impressive Android experiences we've seen in quite some time. The lack of Android 4.2 at launch is unfortunate and that 5-inch screen isn't going to suit everyone, but there's little room for complaint elsewhere. This is easily Sony's best phone yet, and one of the best Android phones ever released".

Android Central gave the phone a positive review, saying "For Android fans, the Sony Xperia Z was one of the highlights of a fairly quiet CES. A 5-inch, 1080p phone with a bold new design language and fancy new camera technology, the Xperia Z was probably the most compelling phone of the show. And just a couple of months later, it's now available to buy in the UK. Without a doubt, Sony Mobile's new baby is one of the largest, with full specs Android phones around".{{citation needed|date=March 2017}}

Audience reactions to the phone have also been positive. At CES 2013, the Xperia Z won the ‘Best Smartphone' and ‘Best of Show' awards.[http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=69735 Sony flagship Xperia Z and Xperia ZL Android smartphones first look | IT Business] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160125072030/http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/home/News.asp?id=69735 |date=25 January 2016 }}. Itbusiness.ca (29 August 2013). According to Sony executive Calum McDougall, early Xperia Z sales have been strong. He states, "It [the Xperia smartphone] sold over 150,000 units in its first week in Japan, taking a 24 percent market share straight away." "It may be a bit too early to say but the first signs are very positive."{{cite web |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2013/02/26/sonys-xperia-z-smartphone-off-to-a-good-start-executive.html |title=Sony's Xperia Z Smartphone Off to a Good Start: Executive |date=26 February 2013 |work=CNBC |publisher=NBCUniversal News Group |access-date=1 April 2013 |archive-date=12 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250112035307/https://www.cnbc.com/2013/02/26/sonys-xperia-z-smartphone-off-to-a-good-start-executive.html |url-status=live }}

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