Sony is reportedly already planning a competitor to the rumored Samsung “Galaxy S4 Zoom.” Codenamed “Honami,” the device is expected to offer a large 1/1.60- to 1/1.5-inch sensor and a Sony G lens that would bring compact camera picture quality to a smartphone.
Still waiting for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean to arrive on your Sony Xperia smartphone? Well, you’re not the only one, but there is some good news. Sony has confirmed that it’s now in the final stages of preparing Jelly Bean for a slew of Xperia devices, and the company promises more news this week.
The new Sony Xperia Z looks to be off to a terrific start, with analysts reporting that 4.6 million units have been sold in just 40 days. Some of that success is being attributed to the fact that Sony announced the device before competitors like HTC and Samsung had a chance to throw their latest flagships into the mix.
Earlier today, Sony released the official pricing of its latest phone, the Sony Xperia ZL. The Xperia ZL will retail at $759.99 directly from Sony’s web store, however the page displays two models of the phone. The first is the C6502, this model comes with pentaband HSPA+ connectivity, whereas the second model, the C6506, comes with LTE on bands 2, 4, 5, and 17.
The new Sony Xperia SP looks a lot like the Xperia Z.
Sony has today announced two new mid-range smartphone that give fans a cheaper alternative to its flagship Xperia Z. They’re called the Xperia SP and the Xperia L, and both offer Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The Xperia SP is the slightly better model, with a 4.6-inch 720p display, and an 8-megapixel Exmor RS camera.
