Sony, one of the top-tier smartphone brand in the world is tipped to launch their premium flagship smartphone, the Sony Xperia XZ1 in India. Internationally, the device is priced at $699 (INR 44,900) so, according to their previous pricing strategy, the device might be priced around INR 50,000.
The Sony Xperia XZ1 offers top of the tier premium flagship smartphone. Here is the complete set of specifications for the Sony Xperia XZ1.
The Sony Xperia XZ1 features a 5.2-inch FHD IPS LCD screen with Sony’s Triluminous display and X-Reality technology. This is also one of the few devices to support HRD content out of the box. Under the hood, the device packs second most powerful mobile processor ( Apple A11 Bionic chip takes the lead) Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Octa-core SoC, paired with 4 GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64 GB onboard flash storage with a dedicated SD card slot (up to 256 GB).
In terms of camera, the Sony XZ1 is equipped with 19 MP Exmor RS sensor with 3D scanning capability and recording HD slow-motion videos up to 960 frames per second. The camera offers OIS and 4K video recording capability.
In terms of connectivity, the India version will feature dual SIM card capability with 4G LTE and VoLte. This is also the first smartphone in India to be powered by Android Oreo out of the box (of course with custom UI on the top). The device is fitted with a 2700 mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick charge 3.0 complaint. Sony smartphone-specific features like NFC, the IP68 rating for dust and water resistance are also offered.
For the audiophiles, the device does feature high-resolution audio with digital active noise cancellation with S-Force surrounding sound will sure to enhance the audio experience. If the pricing for the Sony Xperia XZ1 goes accordingly, the OEM might make a good comeback in the Indian flagship smartphone market.