Is This the Sony Xperia Z3? (Update)

Sony Xperia Z3

News has been swirling about Sony’s second and final flagship for 2014. The latest rumours about the specs is that there will be an incremental upgrade from the Z2 rather than a significant jump. As for design, some leaked images appeared a few days ago giving us an idea of what to expect (if it is the Z3). Well here is another one, it comes from the same leaker of the original images though it’s unclear if it’s a polished mock-up of the first leak or actual promotional material.

Come take a look.

Update – Yet another leak, this image clearly shows the Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact coming out this September. It appears to be an online German retailer.

Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact Release Date September

Sony Xperia Z3 – Second Flagship of 2014

A few days ago we got our first tips on what to expect with the next flagship smartphone. This is what Sony will use to showcase the best of their tech and capture even more market share than it already has done since the beloved Xperia Arc first turned heads. We notice that this is the first time that Sony has used a full white front face, rather than black front and white sides/back. There is a lot of interest in the thinner bezels too.

Of course Sony hasn’t commented on this though it’s likely to be called the Xperia Z3. Details on the specifications of the device are thin on the ground. A benchmark of this model smartphone was found just a few days ago over at juggly.cn which reveals more of the Z3s specs:

AnTuTu Xperia Z3 Benchmarks

  •     2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 Qualcomm MSM8974 PRO-AC CPU (quad-core) (a conflicting rumour says expect 2.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 805)
  •     Model D6653
  •     1080 screen (QHD)
  •     Android 4.4.4

Samsung and Apple have seen disappointment with ‘incremental’ upgrades of flagships, as many people want new ideas, fresh features, unique design. If these images are accurate leaks, then Sony smartphones have never looked so much like an iPhone before. Let’s hope Sony knows the strong level of consumer interest looking for some breathtaking new tech that sets standards, not follows them, like the Xperia Z.

Here’s a recap of the original leaked images:

Xperia Z3 and Z3 MiniXperia Z3 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ll keep a close eye as usual for developments, stay tuned. If you want to see our earlier coverage of the Z3 leak, the Z3 Compact and the rumoured Xperia Z3 tablets, read all about it here.

 

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