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Sony Xperia Z Ultra U.K. Release Date Pegged for September with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean

Packed with an impressive range of features, Sony’s Xperia Z Ultra is likely to hit U.K. shelves in September. While launching the device, Sony announced a global launch in Q3 2013, but didn’t specify a release date.

After the official announcement, Sony Netherland unveiled the European price as €719, which is about £610. U.K.’s largest mobile phone retailer Cardphone Warehouse listed the device on its website for prospective buyers to register, and expects it to release in September. Online retailer Clove also expects a September debut with a price tag of £599. U.K. retailer Three has also confirmed that it will offer the device and has asked interested consumers to register for the device.

Among the touted features, the Xperia Z Ultra flaunts a 6.4-inch Full HD screen, so it can be likened to a phablet capable of competing with Samsung Galaxy’s Note series and the Galaxy Mega. The display also features the “Triluminos” technology, which allows the incorporation of a broader range of rich natural colors. The water and dust resistant device calls itself the “slimmest and largest Full HD smartphone,” touting a thickness of 6.5 mm. It is also light, weighing 212 grams.

The Xperia Z Ultra is powered by a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core chip, said to be the fastest smartphone processor. It has an 8MP camera featuring Sony’s Exmor RS sensor, which Sony claims is the first mobile image sensor with High Dynamic Range for pictures and videos. The front camera has a 2MP sensor. Another impressive feature is the Battery STAMINA Mode, a battery management technology that enhances standby time by at least four times.

Other features include the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS, 16GB storage, NFC and 4G LTE connectivity. The device will come in black, white and purple color variants. It seems to hold great prospects for Sony, which has been unveiling interesting devices, of late. The upcoming Sony SmartWatch 2 is another exciting device.

Sony Xperia ZL Release Date In US – Features, Specs And Other Details

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Finally, flagship phones from sonny seem to heading towards US, but only one seems to have got confirmed and that is Sony Xperia ZL. There is no official announcement of the price as well as the release date. So, we will not know exactly when the handset will hit shelves Stateside. It is simply listed as coming soon.

Xperia ZL, although similar to Xperia Z, is expected to have very high end features. With a sleek body and excellent hardware, those who are willing to wait are in to experience a great smart phone. Other benefits include not being tied to a carrier.

Users will be able to use the unlocked 5-inch handset with both AT&T and T-Mobile. It will be available in 3 colors- black, white and red and one can expect the price to be as high as $760, looking at the price of other smart phones currently in the market.

As Sony has partnered with one carrier already, probably AT&T, you may not find the e water and dust-proof Sony Xperia Z being sold online. The device will ship with default Android apps such as Google Talk, YouTube etc along with the Facebook app on board.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4, it runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.1 and carries 2GB RAM. Get front-facing video chat camera as well as 13-megapixel primary camera. The 1080p 5-inch display boasts of 440+ pixels per, thus beating Apple at its Retina display. You also get to enjoy custom Sony skins.

Xperia Z doesn’t support Verizon and is not a dual-SIM handset. Connectivity comprises of NFC, microUSB port, Bluetooth and wifi. Battery juice is great and you can easily get 500 hours of standby and up to 40 hours of music playback. Get 5.5 hours of video playback and 10 hours of talk time.

Sony Xperia ZL Release Date Rumours, Price, To Feature a 5inch display and 1920×1080 HD display

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The new Sony Xperia ZL is an upgrade of the older water proof Sony Xperia Z. So far, the information regarding ZL has been elusive. There have been no sign of the listings of the price and features at the moment. This new phone is going to be pretty similar to Z and is expected to come at an affordable price.

It is not clear which part of the globe it is going to be released in. Rumours suggest that it will be available for 600 Euros in Europe but the date is not still available. It is slated to be released in Canada but again the timing is not clear. A site Mobile Syrup predicts that it will be in the market by the end of the year.

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In the United States, there is no information as to when it will be on the stands. Four carriers are vying to take on the Xperia ZL – AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile or Sprint and offer a two year agreement. This gadget is rumoured to be able to work with any GSM carrier. It is likely to be able to adaptable to T-Mobile’s HSPA+network as well.

Although it is just another version of the Sony Xperia Z, tech enthusiasts want to learn more about its essential features. It is expected to be loaded with a powerful Snapdragon processor, 2 GB RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It has a large A 13 mega pixel rear camera is an added attraction.

This cheaper model is not waterproof and is large in size. It is pretty similar in looks with Sony Xperia Z. Its price and specifications are expected to make this a hot selling item.