Sony Xperia Smartphones

Sony Xperia is a line of smartphones.

2021

Announcement of the world's first smartphone with an inch photomatrix

At the end of October 2021, Sony introduced the Xperia PRO-I, the world's first smartphone, whose camera is built on a sensor measuring 1 inch diagonally. This model uses an Exmor RS sensor with phase autofocus and a pixel pitch of 2.4 μm, which in turn is used in the RX100 VII camera from the same manufacturer. The new smartphone was designed specifically for content creators and bloggers.

Xperia PRO-I supports 12-bit RAW shooting and 4K video recording at up to 120 frames per second. The smartphone is equipped with a switchable diaphragm (f/2.0 or f/4.0), which allows you to change the depth of sharpness. The device is equipped with a BIONZ X mobile image processor and a new interface chip, which in turn provides high speed and improved image quality.

Xperia PRO-I smartphone

The novelty is equipped with three cameras, as well as a 3D iToF scene depth sensor, ZEISS Tessar anti-glare optics. The main 12 MP camera of the Exmor RS sensor has wide-angle optics with an equivalent focal length of 24 mm, and the other two, also 12 MP, are equipped with 16 mm ultra-wide-angle and 50 mm standard lenses. Xperia PRO-I supports phase autofocus at 315 points covering 90% of the frame, as well as advanced autofocus technologies, in addition, the phone is equipped with a special button for lowering the shutter. The phone itself is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 mobile platform and has 12 Gigabytes of RAM and a 512 Gigabyte flash drive on board. There is also support for memory cards microSD a capacity of up to 1 Terabyte. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.5 'OLED display with a 4K matrix and a high dynamic range, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 240 Hz touch layer response rate, protected from damage by a strong Corning Gorilla Glass Victus glass.

Xperia PRO-I itself supports Dolby Atmos surround sound technology, as well as 360 Reality Audio format and upscaling two-channel stereo to the level of spatial sound. The smartphone is equipped with High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless technologies using the LDAC codec for wireless connections, as well as DSEE Ultimate, and the phone is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio connector. The smartphone supports the Game Enhancer feature to improve gameplay. Heat Suppression mode allows you to power the smartphone subsystems directly, bypassing battery charging. A battery with a capacity of 4500 mAh provides the device for a whole day and in just 30 minutes you can charge the battery up to 50% using the included XZQ-UC1 charger with a power of 30 W. The smartphone is waterproof and dust-proof according to IP65/68. Sony reduced the use of plastic in the packaging of Xperia smartphones, eliminating plastic components or replacing them with paper materials, and the Xperia PRO-I model uses exclusively paper materials instead of plastic.

The smartphone also provides an accessory called Vlog Monitor, which is equipped with a 3.5 inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1280 × 720 and an aspect ratio of 16:9, as well as a metal holder with buttons to control the shooting, and a leather case will be available as an additional accessory. Xperia PRO-I will go on sale in early December 2021 and will be available in the only Frosted Black color version. The cost of the device is $1.8^[1]

Xperia 1 III и Xperia 5 III

On April 14, 2021, Sony introduced the updated line of its Xperia 1 and 5 smartphones, announcing two models: Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III.

According to the company, both models support continuous autofocus for all lenses and autofocus on the eyes in real time. In addition, the Xperia 5 III model implements object tracking technology, thanks to which users can take accurate shots of moving objects in a variety of scenarios, simply by touching the finger of the screen.

Xperia 1 III

In Xperia 1 III, the object tracking feature has been updated - now it allows you to track them in real-time tracking. Using an algorithm-artificial intelligence and a 3D iToF sensor to measure distance, this function can accurately detect an object, focus on it and continue to track it, even if it temporarily disappears from view.

Moreover, both models support a continuous autofocus function that calculates AF/AE parameters at a rate of 60 times per second, so users can take and save 20 snapshots (20 frames per second). The BIONZ X processor allows users to perform high-speed shooting in Burst Mode serial shooting mode in low light. The focal length of the camera reaches 105 mm, which is supplemented by fast autofocus, implemented thanks to a phase-focused photosensor based on the Dual PDAF dual photodiode technology. When switching between 70mm and 105mm, the focus is automatically adjusted. Support for focal lengths of 16 mm, 24 mm, 70 mm and 105 mm. Both models are still equipped with ZEISS optics calibrated specifically for Xperia smartphones.

Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III support AI super resolution zoom - AI zoom of proper resolution. This technology uses Sony's artificial intelligence to restore details to photos and give clarity to images, ensuring constant accuracy. Like previous models, Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III support Photography Pro. The Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III smartphones also use Optical SteadyShot technology with the FlawlessEye function.

The Xperia 1 III is equipped with a 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display CinemaWide with an aspect ratio of 21:9 and a frame refresh rate of 120 Hz, and the Xperia 5 III is a 6.1-inch HDR OLED display CinemaWide with an aspect ratio of 21:9 and an update rate of 120 Hz. The models use the X1 mobile processor, which brings BRAVIA HDR remastering technology to visual content.

Xperia 5 III

Another update was the ability to adjust the balance of white, reducing the load on vision. The L-y raiser function (gamma correction for dark areas) allows you to better see opponents in the dark by adjusting the details of the image in dark areas and highlighting opponents without overexposing bright areas.

Cinematography Pro, based on powered by CineAlta standards, now offers even more opportunities to create videos with dramatic slow-motion effects. This was made possible thanks to the 4K HDR slow shooting feature at 120 frames per second, which allows you to capture and play video at a 5 times slowed speed when setting up the playback of 24 frames per second. In addition, the smartphone is able to record in 21:9 format with 24/ 25/30/60 frames per second. Eight different Look-profile presets for color management allow you to completely change the atmosphere of the scene through different shooting styles.

Among the updated features in both models are a number of user interface updates that were developed specifically for video creators. For example, to help users control their workflow, the interface allows you to check with how much free memory is left and how much recording time is still available. In addition, it allows you to check what parameters were used in the filming of a particular clip, so that they can be applied to other projects. Details now include resolution, frame rate, appearance, lens, stabilization, white balance, ISO, shutter angle/speed, focus parameters, and sound level. In addition, the application allows you to view and organize the footage with the ability to play clips simply by moving your finger through the phone display.

In the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III smartphones, 360 Spatial Sound technology performs up-mixing of stereo tracks. This technology works with both local files and content from streaming services, optimizing the quality of their sound.

In addition to supporting the High-Resolution and High-Resolution Wireless Audio standards, the Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III models still support DSEE Ultimate technology.

The models support networks 5G Wi-Fi and and are based on a 5G mobile platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. The models use the central processor Qualcomm Kryo 680, as well as the Qualcomm Adreno 660 graphics processor. Intelligent networking features use Xperia deep learning technologies neural with Sony Neural Network Libraries. Both smartphone are equipped with accumulator a capacity of 4500mAh.

The Xperia 1 III design with a matte glass on the rear panel and a matte metal frame, its screen is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protective glass. The Xperia 5 III is more compact, its rear panel and screen are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6, while the body itself is designed with a glossy finish and has a strong metal frame. In addition, both models have IP65/68 water and dust protection.

Xperia 1 III and Xperia 5 III are available with an antibacterial cover (Antibacterial Style Cover). The case has a durable design and can be used as a stand for horizontal placement of the smartphone, providing additional viewing convenience. In addition, the covers themselves have a special coating and are made of antibacterial material.

A 30W compact charger is also available to power the USB-C port. This charger has overheating protection and certified PPS (Programmable Power Supply) support to minimize thermal exposure.

2020: Sony Xperia 1 II

On June 8, 2020, the company Sony announced the launch of a pre-order for the flagship model Xperia 1 II. Russia In Xperia 1 II with 10 operating system Android will be available in black.

The triple camera of the smartphone is equipped with ZEISS optics with calibrations selected for the Xperia 1 II, as well as with ZEISS T Coating, which allows you to get photos of good quality and contrast by reducing highlights. Using technology developed for cameras with Alpha removable lenses, the Xperia 1 II smartphone provides the ability to continuous autofocus, performing calculations of autofocus and exposure parameters up to 60 times per second. This allows you to implement on the smartphone the ability to continuously track autofocus and exposure for serial shooting at a speed of up to 20 frames per second. This is relevant when photographing moving objects, for example, children, animals or athletes. The camera allows you to focus and track objects with high accuracy. The Real-time Eye AF function, which captures focus on the eyes of an object to obtain portrait shots, works both when shooting people and animals. The fast focus of the Xperia 1 II also works in low light conditions, providing good image in difficult conditions thanks to the combined use of four technologies at once: a dual photodiode sensor, an autofocus system that covers approximately 70 percent of the sensor, a 3D sensor iToF and a large 1/1.7 inch Exmor RS array for mobile devices. All this makes the camera 1.5 times more sensitive than in the previous model, providing faster and more accurate autofocus when shooting in low-light conditions, say Sony.

According to the manufacturer, the triple camera is versatile due to the support of three focal lengths: 16 mm/24 mm/70 mm. Photography Pro technology, transferred from Alpha cameras, offers a user interface that is already familiar to Alpha photographers with manual control to set shutter speed and other parameters. The Imaging Edge for Mobile solution allows you to connect the Xperia 1 II to Sony Alpha cameras and use the smartphone as a platform for remote control of the frame composition, selecting the focus mode, setting ISO sensitivity and other settings. In addition, it allows you to transfer photos taken by the Alpha camera to Xperia 1 II to control the color and tone of the pictures.

As noted in Sony, the Cinematography Pro feature, based on CineAlta technology, supports cinematic shooting in 10-bit 2K HDR format at a frequency of 120 frames per second, as well as recording cinematic video in 4K HDR format with an aspect ratio of 21:9 at a speed of 24/ 25/30/60 frames per second. Touch management of autofocus (Touch AF), scales for manual control of an exposition, measurement of level and control of balance white give to users more opportunities for manual control, and the technology from Sony helps to minimize noise and hindrances from wind, providing accurate sound recording.

According to the manufacturer, the sound adjustment in collaboration with Sony Music Entertainment, made it possible to provide the smartphone with an authentic sound. The quality of audio playback is complemented by the fact that the device has implemented 360 Reality Audio hardware decoding technology to optimize audio quality when listening to music on the TIDAL platform. You can listen to music as Dolby Atmos through front stereo speakers, as well as on wired headphones with a 3.5 mm connector or through wireless headphones. Changes in sound settings made it possible to reduce the level of interference to an unheard of 20 dB - that is, by 90% compared to connecting headphones through USB-C. In addition to High-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Wireless Audio, the Xperia 1 II smartphone supports DSEE Ultimate. This technology uses artificial intelligence to automatically improve the frequency of sound and bitrate in real time, bringing any played audio content closer to high-resolution sound. This technology works with wired or wireless headphones, both when playing local files and when working with streaming services.

The gameplay on the 21:9 screen combined with direct connection to the DUALSHOCK wireless controller from PlayStation makes mobile gaming more realistic. The Game Enhancer feature was expanded in Xperia 1 II and received additional features. It supports the Competition Set mode, which transforms Xperia into a full-fledged gamer device that can be used in cyber sports. In the updated technology for mobile gaming, the response time of the touch screen was improved compared to Xperia 1, Sony emphasized.

Additional Xperia 1 II features noted by the manufacturer:

• X1 technology for mobile devices based on technologies used in; TVs BRAVIA
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G Mobile Platform and Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF Radio Module allow you to play, record videos, multitask, thanks to a 25% increase in CPU and graphics performance compared to the previous model;
• thanks to Sony's collaboration with Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming for Xperia 1 II, Call of Duty Mobile was specially configured;
• the battery capacity of 4000 mAh supports the fast charging function, which allows you to charge the smartphone up to 50% in 30 minutes. The device supports the possibility of fast wireless charging Qi to restore the battery on the go;
• The 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED 21:9 aspect ratio CinemaWide display provides color accuracy in Creator mode using CineAlta technology;
• IP65/68 water protection;
• Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on both sides.

2018

Flagship smartphone Xperia XZ3

On August 30, 2018, Sony officially introduced the flagship Xperia XZ3 smartphone. In the assortment of the Japanese manufacturer, this is the first device with an OLED screen, which Sony previously used only in expensive Bravia TVs. Displays on organic LEDs are more energy efficient compared to LCD panels, they are brighter and more contrasting.

The screen in the Xperia XZ3 is characterized by a 6-inch diagonal, a resolution of 2880 x 1440 pixels, an 18:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 5 protective glass. Always-On Display allows you to display various useful information, such as date clocks, alarm clocks, and reminders, on a locked screen. The screen occupies 80% of the faceplate area and supports an extended dynamic range.

Sony Xperia XZ3

The hardware basis is based on the flagship octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with an integrated Adreno 630 graphics controller. RAM and permanent memory are 4 GB and 64 GB respectively. Plug-in drives microSD are allowed.

The screen in the Xperia XZ3 occupies 80% of the face

The rear of the case has a 19-megapixel Motion Eye camera based on a 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor with a maximum f/2.0 diaphragm. Phase and laser autofocus systems are implemented. In front there is a 13-megapixel chamber with a maximum diaphragm of f/1.9.

The tube operates under the control of operating system Android 9.0 Pie and is powered by a 3300 mAh battery with fast charging. With a thickness of 9.9 mm, the device weighs 193 grams. The phone is protected from water and dust according to the IP68 standard and is equipped with a fingerprint scanner.

Comparison of Sony Xperia XZ3 with competitors, TAdviser data

The start of sales of the Sony Xperia XZ3 is scheduled for September 24, 2018. The cost of the smartphone will be $900. The stores will sell versions in black, silver, green and red colors of the case.^[2]

Xperia XA2 Plus

On July 11, 2018, Sony Mobile Communications announced Xperia XA2 Plus, a medium-priced smartphone designed for entertainment content.

Sony Xperia XA2 Plus smartphones

Sony Mobile Communications noted that the Xperia XA2 Plus smartphone features a strict and stylish design with very thin frames in a metallized case. Anodized aluminium frame is cut using diamond edging technology. The 6-inch Full HD + display has high brightness and sharpness, as well as a wealth of shades for natural color display. Strong Corning Gorilla Glass 5 will protect the screen against accidental falls. The smartphone has a mini-display mode that allows you to switch between a smaller and larger screen interface for ease of typing and working with one hand. The smartphone can be unlocked with one touch thanks to a fingerprint scanner.

Xperia XA2 Plus supports Hi-Res Audio technology, which allows you to get a clean and reliable sound - to hear the music in the form in which it was created by the author, the developer emphasized. Sony DSEE HX automatically improves the digital sound quality of MP3 files and compressed audio data to almost the level of high-resolution audio. Sony's LDAC feature improves the quality of Bluetooth, which allows you to transmit audio data up to high resolution. This will ensure high sound quality even when listening through wireless speakers or headphones, according to the company.

According to the developer, the 23-megapixel main camera of the Xperia XA2 Plus smartphone is equipped with a large 1/2.3 inch Exmor RS sensor with ISO 12800 sensitivity, which allows you to take clear pictures in poor lighting conditions. The camera supports 4K video recording, which allows you to create videos with bright and deep colors. There is also a slow shooting function at 120 frames per second. The wide-angle front camera with a viewing angle of 120 ° and a resolution of 8 megapixels is designed specifically for selfies - it allows you to cover more space. Portrait Selfie has Beauty and Boke effects to adjust focus in real time and create a blurred background.

According to Sony Mobile Communications, the powerful 3580 mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset allow you to use the Xperia XA2 Plus for longer, ensuring uninterrupted and fast smartphone operation. The model is equipped with smart charging technologies. Smart Stamina increases battery life during the day, and Battery Care and Qnovo adaptive charging provide long battery life. The smartphone also supports the Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging mode (you need a Quick Charger UCH12W or other compatible charger).

Together with Xperia XA2 Plus, a support case with a black and silver skin finish is offered, complementing the color of each device. It can be used as a stand when viewing video, and when closed, it automatically pauses playback or puts the device to sleep.

The Xperia XA2 Plus smartphone with Dual support SIM operating system Android and with 8.0 Oreo will enter the Russian market in August 2018 in four colors: silver, black, gold and green.^[3]

2017: Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact и XA1 Plus

On September 14, 2017, Sony introduced the Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and XA1 Plus devices.

Xperia XZ1, XZ1 Compact and XA1 Plus smartphone line, (2017)

Sony Xperia XZ1

The Sony Xperia XZ1 Samartphone is equipped with a 5.2-inch display with SoundHD resolution. On board the device is 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of onboard memory, processor Snapdragon 835. OS Android Oreo. 19-MP main camera with the ability to record delayed video of 960 frames per second. 13-MP - frontal. Battery 2700 mAh. Supported 5.0 Bluetooth NFC , and port Type-C 3.1 (in compact version Type-C 2.0), fast charging, two. SIM cards The case is metal. Dust and moisture protection IP68.

Samartphone Sony Xperia XZ1, (2017)

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

The XZ1 Compact received a 4.6-inch display, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of primary memory. Managed by Android Oreo OS. Snapdragon 835 processor. 19-MP main camera and 8-MP - front. 2700 mAh battery. Network interfaces are represented by Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, port Type-C 3.1 (in the compact version of Type-C 2.0). Fast charging function. Reinforced plastic housing.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact smartphone, (2017)

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Smartphone It has a 5.5-inch FHD display, a 23-MP main and 8-MP front camera, a processor, MediaTek MT6757 3 or 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of ROM with microSD card support up to 256 GB. There is support, LTE Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, Type-C, 3430 mAh battery^[4]

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus smartphone, (2017)

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