Sony
Sony Xperia Z
RM 1,050.00
Price last checked: 29 Jun 2015. Confirm current price before buying.
IP57 certification is the standout here: this phone can handle dust and a dunk in water up to a metre for half an hour, which was rare for its time. Under the glass there's a quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait chipset paired with 2GB RAM, plus 16GB of storage that stretches further with microSD support up to 64GB. The 5.0-inch Full HD display runs at 441 ppi, sharp enough for text and video at normal viewing distance.
The 13.1MP rear camera brings autofocus, LED flash, HDR and sweep panorama, with 1080p video recording on both the rear and 2.2MP front camera. Sony Xperia Z price in Malaysia starts from RM1050, and it runs Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, upgradable to 4.2.2.
Battery capacity sits at 2330 mAh, non-removable, which was standard for a 5-inch phone in its era. It's built at 7.9mm thick and weighs 146g, available in Black, White or Purple.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Available. Released 2013, February |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MDM9215M / APQ8064 |
| GPU | Adreno 320 |
| RAM & Storage | 16 GB, 2 GB RAM |
| External Storage | microSD, up to 64 GB |
| OS | Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density) |
| Display type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Multitouch | Yes, up to 10 fingers |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 146 g (5.15 oz) |
| Body Type | \- IP57 certified - dust and water resistant \- Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes |
| Colors | Black, White, Purple |
| Connectivity | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Data Speed | HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 with A2DP |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 (MHL), USB On-the-go |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | 13.1 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | Yes, 2.2 MP, 1080p@30fps |
| Video | Yes, 1080p@30fps, video stabilization, HDR |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization, HDR, sweep panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Voice 60dB / Noise 58dB / Ring 61dB |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
| Sound Type | Vibration; MP3 ringtones |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony Xperia Z support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL), the Sony Xperia Z does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia Z have?
The Sony Xperia Z comes with 16 GB, 2 GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the Sony Xperia Z?
The Sony Xperia Z has a Non-removable Li-Ion 2330 mAh battery battery.
Is the Sony Xperia Z still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Sony Xperia Z is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2013, February).