Sony unveils the Xperia Z5 Premium, the world’s first 4K Ultra HD smartphone

Sony Mobile has unveiled to the Philippine market the world’s first 4K Ultra HD smartphone, the Xperia Z5 Premium. The phone was launched together with two other phones, the Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact.

All phones run on Android 5.1 Lollipop and boast a 23MP camera with front-facing 5MP.

Designed with Sony’s interchangeable lens camera technology, the next-gen camera in the Xperia Z5 series has an autofocus feature that can deliver a speed of 0.03 seconds.

“Smartphones are part of people’s lives,” said Noboyushi Otake, President and Managing Director of Sony Philippines. “Since users already create, share and enjoy most of their content on the go – we’ve set out to bring Sony’s latest innovations in camera, design and display to ensure the Xperia Z5 series is the best possible lifestyle and entertainment platform.”

Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact, and Z5 Premium are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 quad-core processor are are packed with 32GB of internal storage and expandable up to 200GB (via microSD card). For connectivity, the phones support both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.

Photos with less noise and blur

Built to capture split-second moments, the 23-megapixel rear camera offered by the trio is boosted by Exmor RS for mobile sensor to have faster autofocus. This advancement in low-light photography can provide clearer photos at night or in darker surroundings with less noise and blur.

The Z5 series also comes with Sony’s SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode for video to eliminate jolts or shudders when shooting and have better low-light performance without blur. Aside from this, the trio boasts a two-day battery life brought about by Quick Charger 2.0 which enables devices to get 5.5-hour usage with just 10 minutes of charging, or one whole day usage if these were charged for 45 minutes.

These devices can be connected to PlayStation 4 Remote Play via home Wi-Fi and use the DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller for a better gaming experience.

Users of Xperia Z5 series will benefit from access to Xperia Lounge Gold, which delivers Sony entertainment in the form of offers, new apps, latest movies, TV episodes and music included with their device.

Specifications

The Xperia Z5 model, with a svelte continuous plate form that has a metal frame and frosted glass back, has an IPS LCD handset screen which measures 5.2-inch in size and has a 1080 x 1920 resolution. It also comes with 3GB RAM, has a single SIM slot and energized by a 2,900 mAh Li-Ion battery. The device is available in white, graphite black, gold and green colors.

A pocket-friendly compact smartphone, Xperia Z5 Compact offers a 4.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280-pixel. The model is also packed with 2GB RAM, slots for single and dual SIM, and powered by a 2,700 mAh Li-Ion battery. Users can choose from device’s colors that include yellow, coral, white and graphite black.

The Xperia Z5 Premium comes with a 5.5-inch 4K TRILUMINOS, 2160 x 3840 resolution IPS LCD screen, where details are depicted at four times the resolution of full HD. It is also equipped with 3GB RAM, single SIM slot and 3,430 mAh Li-Ion battery.
Besides, it allows users to enjoy combined Hi-Res audio music with Digital Noise Cancelling that reduces noise by up to 98%.

Availability

Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact will be available in all Sony Centers and Sony Mobile Stores nationwide on October 23 with SRP of Php35,990 and Php29,990, respectively. No price announcement was made for Xperia Z5 Premium but will be available starting December 3 with pre-orders from November 6 to 22.

For pre-orders, Sony is giving out portable charger, style cover window, and Quick Charger 2.0. Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium will be available in single SIM variants only.