Phones

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Launching in India Soon

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 25, 2015 | 4 comments

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra, the 6-inch phablet with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera that also offers flash will be launching in India soon. We still don’t know a lot of details, like the exact arrival date or price, though the latter is expected to be around Rs. 29,000. What we do know is that come tomorrow, Sony will be revealing a lot more details on their soon-to-be-released phone. The Xperia C5 Ultra has already been priced and dated for Hong Kong and Taiwan.

After the jump, Sony’s announcement with a cute picture that shows off the C5 Ultra’s main draw, the front-facing camera.

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Promotional Photo Leaks

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 21, 2015 | 0 comments

Hot on the heels of what will likely be the Sony Xperia Z5+, we have another leak on our hand. Thanks to what appears to be a promotional photo, we’re able to have our first look at what will likely be the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact.

Some more details after the jump.

Sony Xperia J1 Compact ‘Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’ Edition Revealed

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 18, 2015 | 2 comments

In Japan, the Metal Gear franchise is kind of a big deal – and to help usher in the arrival of the latest entry and likely the final chapter with Hideo Kojima at the helm, Sony Mobile is putting together something special. Come next month, fans of the game will be able to get the Sony Xperia J1 Compact Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Edition, exclusively in Japan. Available in limited quantities, the phone promises to offer everything a FOX Hound operative would want. Details after the jump.

Sony Xperia Z3+ Wins EISA 2015-2016 ‘European Multimedia Smartphone Award’

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 17, 2015 | 2 comments

The Sony Xperia Z3+(Z4 in Japan) might not be doing wonders on the sales charts, but that doesn’t mean critics aren’t into the phone. In fact, the Xperia Z3+ has just won the EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) award for the best “European Multimedia Smartphone” in 2015–2016.

The EISA is held every year and covers a wide variety of products and categories like best tablets, wearables, smartphone cameras and more. More details after the jump.

Sony Xperia Z5+ (S70+) Photo Leaks

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 13, 2015 | 1 comment

Another day and another leak. While we’ve already spotted the Sony Xperia Z5 and likely Xperia Z5 Compact which appear to not support the new USB Type-C standard, todays leak is about the more elusive model S70+ that’s been appearing in different databases the past few months.

Lets talk more after the jump, including a larger photo.

Sony Xperia Z5 & Xperia Z5 Compact to Not Feature USB Type-C?

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 13, 2015 | 5 comments

Just yesterday, we talked about the possibility of a 4K display on Sony’s upcoming flagship Xperia Z5 models. According to that rumor, Sony would utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8944) chipset to power its 4K display with 2160 x 3840 resolution. Now comes rumors of what won’t be making it into the Xperia Z5; USB Type-C.

Lets talk after the jump about what exactly USB Type-C.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual & Xperia M5 Dual Come to Hong Kong

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 12, 2015 | 4 comments

Sony has announced that the mid-range Xperia C5 Ultra Dual and Xperia M5 Dual are headed to Hong Kong. Designed with a younger demograph in mind, the two phones come in vibrant color and offer some impressive features like a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with flash on the C5 Ultra Dual and a rear-facing 21.5-megapixel camera with 4K video on the M5 Dual.

After the jump, release date and prices.

Next Sony Xperia Flagship to Feature a 4K Display?

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 12, 2015 | 2 comments

A rumor that’s been going around is that the next Sony flagship smartphone (which we’ll call the Xperia Z5 for the sake of this article) will feature a 4K display. Already the Sony E68XX (E6833, E6853 E6883) model has shown up on different benchmark tests out there, indicating new devices are on the way, though its unclear if it will be in late 2015 or early 2016.

If true, the Xperia Z5, which is believed to come in multiple sizes, including a 6-inch model if not larger, will use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8944) chipset to power its 4K display with a mind bending 2160 x 3840 resolution. Yea, let’s definitely talk after the jump.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra & Xperia M5 Get Priced and Dated for Taiwan

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 11, 2015 | 1 comment

If handled properly, the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5 could be two hot selling devices for Sony. Each phone shares some similar components like a fantastic 13-megapixel front-facing camera, designed to give you a better ‘selfie’ than you thought possible from that camera. Yet each phone has its own unique traits like the 6-inch display on the C5 Ultra (versus the 5-inch of the Xperia M5). But bigger doesn’t mean better as the Xperia M5 offers 3GB RAM and is more durable with a IP65/68 water- and dust-resistance design.

If you want to know more about the two smartphones, take a look at our initial coverage. Having already been available for pre-order in Hong Kong, Sony has now turned its eyes towards Taiwan where the two phones just received a price and release date.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Gets a Case, the SCR40 Style Cover Stand

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 11, 2015 | 0 comments

Just yesterday, we brought you news about the Sony SCR48 Style Cover Stand for the just-announced Sony Xperia M5. Acting as the bigger sibling to that phone, the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is also getting its own case. The Sony SCR40 Style Cover Stand is nearly identical between the two devices though thanks to some unique features, makes it more than your typical case.

After jump, details and pictures await you.

Verizon Prepares for Sony Xperia Z4v By Discontinuing Xperia Z3v

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 10, 2015 | 0 comments

Say goodbye to the Sony Xperia Z3v (D6708) on Verizon. The slight variant of the Xperia Z3, which was designed for Verizon with extra features like wireless charging, has officially reached its ‘end of life’ status. As of today, the phone has been discontinued by Big Red as it no longer shows up on their website.

However, fear not as this is actually good news.

Sony Xperia M5 Gets a Case, the SCR48 Style Cover Stand

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 10, 2015 | 0 comments

Sony’s newest mid-range smartphone, with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera and 21.5-megapixel rear-facing camera with 4K video, is getting its first case. Dubbed the SCR48 Style Cover Stand (Sony has always been known to be clever and short with their naming), this latest official case from Sony goes beyond just protecting the Xperia M5 and has a few neat tricks built in, like sleep/wake mode.

Those details and pictures after the jump.

Sony Xperia M5 and its Fast Focusing Hybrid AF Camera Shown Off

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 5, 2015 | 0 comments

Earlier in the week, Sony debuted the Xperia C5 Ultra and the Xperia M5. While the smaller of the two devices, the Xperia M5 offers a faster processor and higher 21.5-megapixel rear-facing that’s capable of shooting in 4K. Another advantage of the smaller phone (a relative word, seeing how it’s still a 5-inch phone) is its fast-focusing hybrid AF camera.

Thanks to it, the camera is able to focus on multiple points at any given time and snap a photo about as quick as you can click on the shutter button, or so Sony claims. The video showing off this new feature can be found after the jump.

Sorry Canada – No Sony Xperia Z3+ and Xperia Z4 Tablet for You

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 4, 2015 | 7 comments

If Sony pulling the plug of their online retail store in the US and Canada wasn’t sad enough news for you, we’ve unfortunately got one more piece to add to it. While the Sony Xperia Z3+ will be coming to the US via Verizon, those in Canada will have to either opt for its predecessor, the Xperia Z3, or wait for future models. According to Sony, their latest flagship smartphone and tablet won’t be making it to the country. That means no Sony Xperia Z3+ or Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet for those in Canada.

After the jump, Sony’s statement on the matter.

Meet the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra and Xperia M5

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 3, 2015 | 6 comments

Sony_Xperia_C5_Ultra_and_Xperia_M5 Prior to IFA 2015, which takes place in Berlin on September 4-9th, Sony has launched two new mid-range smartphones, the Xperia C5 Ultra and the Xperia M5. As its name suggests, the Xperia C5 Ultra is a fairly large phone; 6 inches to be exact; with a 1080p display while the Xperia M5 comes with a more reasonably sized 5-inch, 1080p display. While there’s nothing unique about their sizes, what makes these two devices stand out from the glut of Android devices is their front-facing camera – a 13-megapixel beast that can satisfy all of your ‘selfie’ needs.

More details about the jump.